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Church of Numerianos. The church which was built in
fulfilment of a vow by Numerianos, Johannes and Mary;
but which we shall call the Church of Numerianos for
the sake of brevity, is one of the best specimens of
church architecture in the city. Nave of 3 aisles divided
by 2 rows of 3 longtitude arches, semicircular
apse between side chambers. A narthex or portico
of good Doric columns, perhaps 2 stories, second
story in Ionic order. Three west portals, each
with an inscription. All roofs probably of wood
central aisle certainly so covered. Exterior finish
good, dressed stone. Interior arches and piers also
well finished. W. portals moulded good corner
cap at top of W. wall. Window in apse.

Cloister of vestry buildings at N.; buildings on four
sides. Perhaps 2 stories at E. side (see stains)
Cistern of circular form in middle of court. Buildings
of clositer are not so well built or so handsomely finished.
Possibly open loggia in 2nd story adjoining church,
columns fallen below. Altar in relief like that shown p.25.