ss an upward orientation. The verticality of the Gothic style comes through more clearly on the side of the tower where a narrow stained glass window is contained in a deep-set arch that occupies a large part of the wall.
The pointed arches, important in Gothic architecture, are found in the portal, over the round window, and throughout the building. The typically Gothic octagonal spires and pointed pilasters are also found in several spots. The church's decorative elements are Gothic in style. The traceries in the great window, the tall side window, and the decorative elements below that window, are also Gothic. Several open, shelf-like elements which look as though they were meant to contain statues are found at the sides of the tall window. Each one consists of pierced tracery work. Pilasters, located between these elements and the window, narrow as they rise and feature gable-style points at several spots. This window and another triple window on the other side of the tower are contained within slightly p
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