galleria a colonne

00:16 Sep 15, 2006
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Italian to English translations [PRO]
Construction / Civil Engineering
Italian term or phrase: galleria a colonne
I viharas sono per lo più delle aule quadrate centrali, con delle celle pei monaci praticate sopra tre lati, e una galleria a colonne sulla facciata.

My translation so far:

The viharas are predominantly quadrangular, central courts flanked on three sides by monastic cells, the façade of which consists of a XXXXX

I automatically feel like translating with "vaulted tunnel", but of course that would be incorrect! Any ideas? (I'm happy to turn the last part of the sentence around if need be)
Ivana UK
United Kingdom
Local time: 16:59


Summary of answers provided
5 +1porch
Olivia Bisegna
4 +1portico
Juliet Halewood (X)
4gallery supported by columns
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gallery supported by columns


Explanation:
HTH


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porch


Explanation:
Hi Ivana, see the website, I hope it helps.


    Reference: http://www.devi.org/ajcave7.html
Olivia Bisegna
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agree  Shera Lyn Parpia: si, questo è giusto
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portico


Explanation:
portico or porticoed gallery

Portico - a porch or walkway with a roof supported by columns

Juliet Halewood (X)
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agree  Rosanna Palermo
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