piazza

noun
  1. An open public square or marketplace, especially in an Italian town. noun
    The tourists gathered in the piazza to admire the historic architecture.
    Street performers entertained the crowd in the bustling piazza.
  2. A veranda or porch, especially one attached to a house. noun
    They enjoyed their morning coffee on the piazza overlooking the garden.
    The old house featured a wide piazza with rocking chairs.