Gazebos

Gazebos are roofed, freestanding semi-indoor pavilions found in yards, parks and gardens. Gazebos are often perceived to bear an ambiance of romance, and are used as a venue for the exchanging of vows in weddings.

Fast Facts

1. May originate from ancient China
2. Word "gazebo" first appeared in-print in 1750
3. Usually shaped as an octagon
4. Built for shade, shelter from rain, and ornamental purposes

In the Movies

Perhaps the most famous individual gazebo is the one featured in the 1965 musical The Sound of Music. The structure—which in the film is located on the grounds of the Von Trapp family mansion—still exists in Salzburg, Austria. Tourists have been banned from entering the structure, however, as some have been injured while trying to emulate the film's energetic dance scene between Liesl and Rolfe (played by actors Charmian Carr and Daniel Truhitte).

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