Noun
An open internal courtyard inclosed by the walls of a large dwelling house or other large and stately building.
Source: Webster's dictionaryIn the 16th century Sixtus V bisected Bramante's Cortile del Belvedere with a cross-wing to house the Apostolic Library in suitable magnificence. Source: Internet
The Cortile di Ludovico il Moro has a renaissance loggia and terracotta decorations. Source: Internet
In 1999, Lin exhibited Il Cortile Mare (1998), furniture design, maquettes and photos of works at the American Academy in Rome, Italy. Source: Internet