Public squares are open spaces in cities and towns that are typically surrounded by buildings and used for public gatherings. Plazas, piazzas, and fora are all terms used to refer to public squares. Plazas are Spanish-derived terms used to describe a public square or open space in a city or town. Piazzas are Italian-derived terms used to describe a public square or open space in a city or town. Fora are Latin-derived terms used to describe a public square or open space in a city or town.