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portico
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A portico is a covered entrance to a building, typically consisting of a roof supported by columns or pillars. It matters because it serves both practical and aesthetic purposes—providing shelter at an entryway while creating an impressive architectural feature that defines a building's appearance and style.
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225px|thumb|The portico of Croome Court in [[Croome D'Abitot (England)]] 225px|thumb|Temple diagram with location of the pronaos highlighted
A portico is a porch leading to the entrance of a building, or extended as a colonnade, with a roof structure over a walkway, supported by columns or enclosed by walls. This idea was widely used in ancient Greece and has influenced many cultures, including most Western cultures.
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