: a roofed open gallery especially at an upper story overlooking an open court
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Examples of loggia in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebLocated in a loggia at the Vatican Palace, the fresco features a detailed version of a solar eclipse, including the sun’s fiery streamers.—Elissaveta M. Brandon, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024 Pope Francis waves from the central loggia of St. Peter's basilica during the Urbi et Orbi message and blessing on Easter Sunday.—Claudio Lavanga, NBC News, 31 Mar. 2024 Moments later, the pope imparted his Urbi et Orbi blessing from the central loggia of St. Peter’s façade.—Phoebe Natanson, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2024 Outside, there’s an ocean-view Olympic-length infinity pool and a huge poolside loggia overlooking the polo field.—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2024 There are beautiful vistas of the lush property from nearly every room as well as from the picturesque loggia.—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2024 The Santa Barbara-style home on two acres has a loggia with a fireplace.—The Arizona Republic, 29 Jan. 2024 Behind the house, there’s a loggia with a stone fireplace and a custom swing sofa to enjoy on relaxing afternoons and evenings.—Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2023 The loggia looks over the swimming pool, beyond which a tree-shaded lawn rolls down to the estate’s 300 feet of river frontage.—Mark David, Robb Report, 16 Nov. 2023
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