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Features / Outside

Outside

Tower

A tall structure rising above the roof, at the front, at the crossing, or standing on its own (a campanile).

Where to look
Count them and note where they stand: one at the front, twin towers on the front, or one over the crossing.
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
FrontTower is highlighted.