Oradea, the Cannonical Row or Corridor, in Romanian " Şirul Canonicilor", the third and last building of the Baroque ensemble.

It is an amazing building due its shape and history. It is a very simple repetitive building. In fact there are 10 different houses made in more than 100 years (1753-1875) to shelter Canonical Catholic homes It is an clear example of additional space. The first house (today number 7) was built in 1753 for the Cannonical János Alapy so it is called Alapy house. Houses were built in a very austere baroque, and in time with some Transylvanian Classicism. An eye endorsed will observe some minor differences but all the 10 houses, similar and perfectly aligned are visual unified by the huge porch and corridor, which gives the illusion of unity of style and the appearance of an unique building.
We don't know the name of the architects or builders.
The most interesting point of view is not the main facade (very common), but the view through the corridor from one end (edge), as in my main picture, where the corridor appears as infinite. Lateral arches bring a light rhythm which alternate with the massive pillars shadows, emphasizing the vanishing effect of single-point perspective. There are 57 arches and 250 meters length that give that impression. In the initial plan here should be built a Catholic Seminary, by the Viennese architect of the nearby Baroque Palace, but for unknown reasons the project was abandoned.

More English details and pictures can be seen on the Oradea City Hall website

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