Abstract
This research analyses 50 representative italian "PIAZZA". There are three main objectives of this study : A) To consider the utilization of space and the relation of the "PIAZZA" to its surrounding buildings. B) To define the spatial relationships between the facades comprising the "PIAZZA" C) To determine the daily activities and important roles of the "PIAZZA". The three main conclusions of this research are ; A) The spatial elements of the italian "PIAZZA" are mostly related to the three activities of religion, public administration and commerce. B) The commerce surrounding the italian "PIAZZA" have similiar commercial features with unique spatial characteristics. C) Regarding the usage of the italian "PIAZZA" we can divide it into five categories. 1) The religious "PIAZZA" 2) The civic "PIAZZA" 3) The commercial "PIAZZA" 4) The complex "PIAZZA" 5) The others
