Outdoor furniture store in Pekan Nanas, Malaysia
A gazebo is a small building with open sides. Gazebos are often put up in gardens so that people can sit in them to enjoy the view. a freestanding roofed structure usually open on the sides.
Popular types include the folly, rotunda, Victorian, Asian, pergola and pavilion gazebo.
The main difference between a pergola and a gazebo is the function of the roof. A gazebo and a pavilion provide full coverage from the sun, while a pergola allows for sunlight to shine through its slatted roof. Typically, a pergola provides partial shelter and shade over a garden, pathway, or patio.