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Bk. IV. Ch. II. SWISS CHURCHES. 35 of Zurich has not, and never had, an apse at the Avest end, nor is it easy to suggest any motive for so unusual an arrangement, unless it is that the prevalence of the plan of two apses had rendered it more usual to enter churches in Germany at the side, and it was conse- quently adopted even where the true motive was wanting. In an architectural point of view, it certainly is a mistake, and destroys 488. Doorway at Bas'e. (From Oiapuy.) half the effect of the church, both internally and externally ; but it was very common in Germany before they learnt from the French to make a more artistic arrangement of the several parts. Another peculiarity is the distinct preparation for two towers at the west end, as proved by the two great piers, evidently intended to support their inner angles. Frequently in Germany the whole Avest end was carried up to a considerable height above the roof of the