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	* Radial city plan.		* Radial city plan.
	* St Peters Basilica.		* St Peters Basilica.
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		+	* Agora.
	* Baroque architecture.		* Baroque architecture.
	* Central business district (CBD).		* Central business district (CBD).

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	* Central business district (CBD).		* Central business district (CBD).
	* City centre.		* City centre.
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	* Public space.		* Public space.
	* Radial city plan.		* Radial city plan.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The term piazza ~~has several meanings. The primary definition means~~ an open space, usually ~~oblong~~, surrounded by buildings.	+	The term piazza typically refers to an open space, usually rectangular, surrounded by buildings.

−	~~In Italian cities, a~~ piazza is often a public square (although it is not always square). They are usually covered with a hard surface, but ~~piazzas~~ are not generally open to motor vehicle traffic.	+	A piazza is often a public square (although it is not always square). They are usually covered with a hard surface, but are not generally open to motor vehicle traffic. They may be suitable for open markets and social gatherings - both informal and official. People often consider the piazza as a place to conduct personal business or just gather to experience spontaneous conviviality over a cup of coffee or during a weekly stroll. Important religious and municipal buildings are frequently located in the piazza, which may also feature cafes, bars and shops.
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−	~~Piazzas are typically pedestrian zones that are most~~ suitable for open markets and social gatherings - both informal and official. People often consider the piazza as a place to conduct personal business or just gather to experience spontaneous conviviality over a cup of coffee or during a weekly stroll. Important religious and municipal buildings are frequently located in the piazza, which may also ~~have a cafe~~, ~~bar or some other shop~~.	+

	= History =		= History =
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	= The age of the Italian piazza =		= The age of the Italian piazza =

−	In Renaissance times, the piazza regained its prominence, serving as the central gathering point in many Italian cities. During the 1800s, some served as open air settings for ~~various forms of~~ entertainment.	+	In Renaissance times, the piazza regained its prominence, serving as the central gathering point in many Italian cities. During the 1800s, some served as open air settings for entertainment.

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	The Piazza San Pietro (or St Peter’s Square) in the Vatican is one of the most famous piazzas in the world. Situated in front of St Peter’s Basilica, it was designed in the 1600s by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The centrally paved area is round rather than square and is flanked by gigantic columns.		The Piazza San Pietro (or St Peter’s Square) in the Vatican is one of the most famous piazzas in the world. Situated in front of St Peter’s Basilica, it was designed in the 1600s by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The centrally paved area is round rather than square and is flanked by gigantic columns.

−	= Alternative ~~piazzas~~ =	+	= Alternative meanings of piazza =

−	In 17th and 18th century England, the term piazza developed a second meaning~~. It was a term used to describe~~ a long covered walk or loggia with a roof supported by columns.	+	In 17th and 18th century England, the term piazza developed a second meaning, describing a long covered walk or loggia with a roof supported by columns.

−	In the 19th century~~, a piazza~~ in the US was ~~a term~~ used to describe a veranda ~~that was~~ created by eaves projecting from ~~the~~ building.	+	In the 19th century in the US 'piazza' was used to describe a veranda created by eaves projecting from a building.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The term piazza has ~~two~~ meanings. The ~~first~~ means an open space, usually oblong, surrounded by buildings.	+	The term piazza has several meanings. The primary definition means an open space, usually oblong, surrounded by buildings.

	In Italian cities, a piazza is often a public square (although it is not always square). They are usually covered with a hard surface, but piazzas are not generally open to motor vehicle traffic.		In Italian cities, a piazza is often a public square (although it is not always square). They are usually covered with a hard surface, but piazzas are not generally open to motor vehicle traffic.
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	In Renaissance times, the piazza regained its prominence, serving as the central gathering point in many Italian cities. During the 1800s, some served as open air settings for various forms of entertainment.		In Renaissance times, the piazza regained its prominence, serving as the central gathering point in many Italian cities. During the 1800s, some served as open air settings for various forms of entertainment.

−	[[File:PiazzaRome.jpg]]	+	[[File:PiazzaRome.jpg\|link=File:PiazzaRome.jpg]]

	The Piazza San Pietro (or St Peter’s Square) in the Vatican is one of the most famous piazzas in the world. Situated in front of St Peter’s Basilica, it was designed in the 1600s by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The centrally paved area is round rather than square and is flanked by gigantic columns.		The Piazza San Pietro (or St Peter’s Square) in the Vatican is one of the most famous piazzas in the world. Situated in front of St Peter’s Basilica, it was designed in the 1600s by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The centrally paved area is round rather than square and is flanked by gigantic columns.

−	= ~~The emergence of the British piazza~~ =	+	= Alternative piazzas =

	In 17th and 18th century England, the term piazza developed a second meaning. It was a term used to describe a long covered walk or loggia with a roof supported by columns.		In 17th and 18th century England, the term piazza developed a second meaning. It was a term used to describe a long covered walk or loggia with a roof supported by columns.

−	~~[[File:CoventGardenPiazza.jpg]]~~	+	In the 19th century, a piazza in the US was a term used to describe a veranda that was created by eaves projecting from the building.
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−	~~The Covent Garden piazza, originally planned as one of~~ the ~~first squares in London~~, ~~was designed~~ in ~~1630. It initially provided private residences, but over~~ the ~~years it grew into~~ a ~~modern gathering place, market, entertainment backdrop and so on~~.	+

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* Central business district (CBD).		* Central business district (CBD).
	* City centre.		* City centre.
−	* Opening up at Covent Garden.
−	* Open to the Public.
	* Public space.		* Public space.
	* Radial city plan.		* Radial city plan.

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= Introduction =

The term piazza has two meanings. The first means an open space, usually oblong, surrounded by buildings.

In Italian cities, a piazza is often a public square (although it is not always square). They are usually covered with a hard surface, but piazzas are not generally open to motor vehicle traffic.

Piazzas are typically pedestrian zones that are most suitable for open markets and social gatherings - both informal and official. People often consider the piazza as a place to conduct personal business or just gather to experience spontaneous conviviality over a cup of coffee or during a weekly stroll. Important religious and municipal buildings are frequently located in the piazza, which may also have a cafe, bar or some other shop.

= History =

The piazza has existed in some form for thousands of years. In ancient Roman times, it was the main square of the community and it served as the geometric centre of the city.

This changed in medieval times, when cities grew around defensive structures and within walls. Piazzas were seen as dangerous places, since they could leave groups of people vulnerable to attack (or they could serve as gathering places for those looking to stir up rebellion).

= The age of the Italian piazza =

In Renaissance times, the piazza regained its prominence, serving as the central gathering point in many Italian cities. During the 1800s, some served as open air settings for various forms of entertainment.

[[File:PiazzaRome.jpg]]

The Piazza San Pietro (or St Peter’s Square) in the Vatican is one of the most famous piazzas in the world. Situated in front of St Peter’s Basilica, it was designed in the 1600s by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The centrally paved area is round rather than square and is flanked by gigantic columns.

= The emergence of the British piazza =

In 17th and 18th century England, the term piazza developed a second meaning. It was a term used to describe a long covered walk or loggia with a roof supported by columns.

[[File:CoventGardenPiazza.jpg]]

The Covent Garden piazza, originally planned as one of the first squares in London, was designed in 1630. It initially provided private residences, but over the years it grew into a modern gathering place, market, entertainment backdrop and so on.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Baroque architecture.
* Central business district (CBD).
* City centre.
* Opening up at Covent Garden.
* Open to the Public.
* Public space.
* Radial city plan.
* St Peters Basilica.

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