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loggia

[loj-uh, loh-jee-uh, lawd-jah] / ˈlɒdʒ ə, ˈloʊ dʒi ə, ˈlɔd dʒɑ /




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The property also boasted 2.76 acres, a loggia, and a pool.

From MarketWatch Jun. 8, 2026

While such preparatory drawings often focused on the figures alone, Filippino devotes equal attention to the architectural setting, in this case an open loggia on which the saint is enthroned and surrounded by angels.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 21, 2026

Francis’ address from the loggia marked his main appearance for Christmas Day, though he is expected to deliver a blessing on Tuesday, the feast of St. Stephen, which is also a holiday in Italy.

From Seattle Times Dec. 25, 2023

The site in Trastevere identified as the oldest synagogue in Rome — a humble brick house with a small arched loggia at narrow, cobbled Vicolo dell’Atleta, 14 — is not classical but medieval.

From New York Times May 1, 2023

Upon his right a door opened on to the drive, on his left another led out to a loggia and a terrace.

From The Four Corners of the World by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason

The seven-bedroom main residence is Mediterranean in style, with a dramatic entry atrium, high coffered ceilings, expansive living and entertaining areas, covered loggias and a club-style game room and billiards lounge with a full bar.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 4, 2025

Vintage lampposts light manicured gardens outside, and the private grounds also feature fountains, loggias, lawns, terraces, a tennis court and Olympic-size swimming pool.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 5, 2021

Her exaltation extends beyond the pension to loggias, chapels, Michelangelo sculptures, Fra Angelico frescos, “miraculous” pastries and scrumptious Florentine men.

From New York Times May 30, 2017

Permanent structures like loggias, gazebos, and covered patios can solve both problems. 

From Southern Living Sep. 3, 2010

"I think we certainly should," said Rosie in a sprightly tone; "and there must be a lovely view or views from that roof and the loggias."

From Elsie at the World's Fair by Martha Finley

On the piazza, under the shadow of the beautiful loggie, the market-women are gathering up the bright fruits from the stalls and folding their red umbrellas, and thanking the saint for a profitable feast-day.

From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 20, September, 1877. by Various

With regard to this temple, however, some persons declare that Fra Giocondo changed his mind, and wished to build two under the loggie, so as not to obstruct the piazza.

From Lives of the most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects Vol. 06 (of 10) Fra Giocondo to Niccolo Soggi by Gaston du C. De Vere

It may also have been at this time that the loggie of San Francesco were built for the purpose of erecting booths during the festival of the "Pardon of St. Francis."

From The Story of Assisi by Lina Duff Gordon

Wherefore he was afterwards able to make the loggie, the refectory, the infirmary, the noviciate, the dormitory, and the library, with the other principal rooms proper to a monastery, on one plane.

From Lives of the Most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects Vol. 02 (of 10), Berna to Michelozzo Michelozzi by Gaston du C. De Vere

I strolled into one of the broad loggie of the hotel, from whence I could see a portion of the Piazza del Popolo, and lighting a cigar, I leisurely watched the frolics of the crowd.

From Vendetta: a story of one forgotten by Marie Corelli




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