What's a Covered Walkway Called?

A colonnade is often used to describe a type of covered walkway, but so is an arcade, and loggia is another word that describes something very similar. ... However, if the arches are supported by columns then an arcade can also be a colonnade.

What is a covered path?

Covered walkways are popular features of many large schools, universities, garden centres and hospitals. They consist of a straight or curved roof canopy located over an external path or walkway. The structures provide protection from the rain, wind, snow and sun.

What do you call a covered walkway with columns?

Stoa, plural Stoae, in Greek architecture, a freestanding colonnade or covered walkway; also, a long open building, its roof supported by one or more rows of columns parallel to the rear wall.