narthex
The processional entrance you're thinking of is called an ovation.
Rome, Italy
St Peters Square, Rome
Ovation
St. Peters in Rome, Italy. he is protected by the Swiss guard
The processional entrance of a victorious general was called a triumph. During the reign of Augustus, the honor of a triumph was reserved for members of the imperial family. An ovation was given to victorious generals who were not related to the imperial family.
St Peters's Basilica in Rome
Old st peters
The Vatican City, Leaning Tower of Pesia, Colossuem, and St Peters Basilica.
No. The former is in France, the latter in Rome (Vatican City to be precise)
The dome of Saint Peter's which is 452 feet at its highest.
The Colosseum in Rome has 80 arched entrances, with each entrance numbered for easy access.