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Piazzetta

Piazzetta

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An Italian surname known from the painter Giambattista Piazzetta
  • proper noun
: Piazzetta
  • The Piazzetta in Venice is famous for its beautiful architecture and bustling cafes.

Examples

  • Tourists flock to the Piazzetta to take photos and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the area.

  • Following this order, the first relief on the right side of the arch (toward the Piazzetta) displays two Venetian fishermen casting lines into the water (Fig. 3);

    Academic text (2008)

  • In addition to the Trades, a second set of local workers appeared at the bases of the two massive marble columns at the water's edge of the Piazzetta.

    Academic text (2008)

  • We enjoyed watching the sunset from the Piazzetta in Capri as the lights started to twinkle.

Surface Forms

Piazzetta main

Etymology

Piazzetta is an Italian family name that means 'little square'; it comes from piazza 'square' (like English 'plaza') plus the ending -etta 'small'. So the name likely pointed to someone from a small town square, which is a handy image to remember the Venetian painter Piazzetta and his scenes of city life.