1. the visual appearance of a town or urban area, especially as seen from a distance
2. a picture or painting depicting a town or urban scene

Examples

• The medieval townscape was dominated by the cathedral spire.
• Urban planners worked to improve the townscape with new parks and buildings.
• From the hilltop, we could see the entire townscape spread out below us.
• The artist specialized in townscapes of old European cities.
• Modern development has dramatically changed the townscape over the past decade.
• The townscape painting captured the bustling market square perfectly.