pergula
Pergula is a historical term used in architectural and garden contexts to describe a light, open structure that forms a shaded walkway, arcade, or seating area. In overview, it is closely related to the modern pergola, but pergula is the older, more general designation found in classical and early garden literature. The word is rooted in Latin, where pergula or related forms referred to beams or rafters shaping a light roof or lattice; the exact etymology is not uniformly agreed.
Design and construction of pergula structures typically involve a series of vertical posts or columns supporting
Historical context is rooted in Roman and later Italian garden design, where pergula-like elements framed views,
In contemporary usage, pergula remains a descriptive term in some historical texts, while the term pergola