Recent Examples on the WebTake in the Baroque architecture of Lecce and prepare to be overwhelmed by its exuberant facades, altarpieces, and piazzas.—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2024 One of the most magical travel experiences is watching the setting of a favorite book come to life: Think reading The God of Small Things in India, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil in Savannah, or A Room with a View in Florence, seated by your own window overlooking the piazza.—Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2024 Rome aglow at night, when the piazzas empty out and the nightlife begins
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Café tables line the streets of Trastevere, known for its traditional trattorias
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What are the parts of Rome that travelers should know about?—Maddalena Fossati, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2024 The hotel has three types of accommodations: Le Corte, a traditional main building with 63 rooms and suites, and Il Borgo, composed of 92 townhouses, surrounded by narrow streets and a piazza, complete with a clock tower.—Jim Dobson, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for piazza
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Word History
Etymology
Italian, from Latin platea broad street — more at place
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