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Features / Outside

Outside

Portal

A grand doorway, often deeply recessed, framed by several arches stepping inward one inside the next.

Where to look
The main doors: count the layers of arch around them.
Styles
On the drawings
Front

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Front of a building with a central tower and spire, a rose window, a pointed doorway, lancet windows and buttresses. Each label links to its feature. FinialSpireBelfryRose windowPinnacleButtressLouvreTowerGableTympanumLancet windowsPortal
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