A pergola is typically a square or rectangular shape and can be freestanding or attached to the home. It has an open style of flat or slightly angled roof that can include single direction beams or a lattice structure. A ramada is sometimes called a pavilion. It is similar to a pergola, except it has a closed roof which is typically pitched like the roof of a house. It often has one or more full walls. Most ramadas are freestanding and not attached to the home. A gazebo has a full roof, is hexagonal in shape, and is a freestanding addition to the landscaping.