viale

Viale is an Italian term that designates a wide street or avenue. In Italian urban planning, viali (the plural) are typically broad, tree-lined corridors intended to connect districts, public spaces, or parks and to provide a sense of scale and orientation within a town or city.

Derived from via, meaning “street,” with the productive suffix -ale, viale designates a broader or more ceremonial street than a ordinary via. It is often used for major routes that function as avenues rather than simple lanes.

In Italy, viale appears commonly in street naming, with the form Viale followed by a name, place, or landmark. The term is also encountered in other regions and in communities with Italian influence, where streets may be labeled Viale as part of a broader naming scheme.

Beyond its use in geography, Viale is also an Italian surname. As with many Italian surnames, bearers of the name have emigrated worldwide, contributing to a range of professional fields.