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Outside

Portico

A porch whose roof is carried on columns, usually topped by a pediment, in front of the entrance.

Where to look
Columns standing free in front of the main doors, carrying a roof.
Styles
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Cross-section of a vaulted building with a nave, two aisles and flying buttresses. Each label links to its feature. NAVE AISLE AISLE RoofPinnacleFlying buttressButtressAisleRib vaultClerestoryTriforiumArcadePierNave
Cross-sectionFor orientation: Portico is not drawn here.