Public place or open space in a city (5)

I believe the answer is:

plaza

(Other definitions for plaza that I've seen before include "Public square, in Italy" , "Public square, as in Spanish town" , "Open square in Spain" , "Public square - shopping centre" , "Open urban square or public area" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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