The Development of Cities in Northern and Central Italy
The Development of Cities in Northern and Central Italy

Author: Paul N. Balchin

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2022-02-19

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 1000550788

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Originally published in 2019, this book provides a comprehensive account of a formative historical period, uniquely describing Renaissance architecture as the physical manifestation of political and economic change. The book illustrates how shifts in architectural style and design were paralleled with Northern and Central Italy’s external and internal conflicts, the evolution of urban and regional government, and economic and demographic growth. Covering the full extent of the Renaissance period, Balchin charts the era’s medieval roots and its transformation into Mannerist and Baroque tendencies. He demonstrates how developments in architecture and planning were inextricably linked to political and economic power, and how these relationships shifted from city to city over time.

Back Roads Northern and Central Italy
Back Roads Northern and Central Italy

Author: DK Travel

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2015-03-02

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 1465440461

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Scenic routes, charming hotels, authentic regional cuisine... Take a journey through the back roads of northern and central Italy to discover the area's real soul and charm. DK Eyewitness Back Roads Northern and Central Italy driving vacation guide will take you via scenic routes to discover charming Italian villages, local restaurants, and intimate places to stay. Unearth the real soul of northern and central Italy, relying on all the practical information you could need, from road conditions and length of drive to parking information and opening hours. Twenty-five themed drives, each lasting one to five days, reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems, and authentic local experiences that can only be discovered by road. Each tour is bursting with insider knowledge and loaded with ideas for varied activities, from short walks and longer hikes to days on the beach or at a spa, to wine tours, cycling trips, and swimming in secluded Italian lakes. Meanwhile, the most friendly, best-value hotels and guest houses and charming restaurants specializing in regional produce have been selected by expert authors. Discover the unexpected on your driving vacation with DK Eyewitness Back Roads Northern and Central Italy.

Back Roads Northern & Central Italy
Back Roads Northern & Central Italy

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Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2012-05-01

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 0756693209

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Scenic routes, charming hotels, authentic regional cuisine... Take a journey through the back roads of northern and central Italy to discover the area's real soul and charm. DK Eyewitness Back Roads Northern and Central Italy driving vacation guide will take you via scenic routes to discover charming Italian villages, local restaurants, and intimate places to stay. Unearth the real soul of northern and central Italy relying on all the practical information you could need, from road conditions and length of drive to parking information and opening hours. Twenty-five themed drives, each lasting one to five days, reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems, and authentic local experiences that can only be discovered by road. Each tour is bursting with insider knowledge and loaded with ideas for varied activities, from short walks and longer hikes to days on the beach or at a spa, to wine tours, cycling trips, watersports, and swimming in secluded Italian lakes. Meanwhile, the most friendly, best-value hotels and guesthouses and charming restaurants specializing in regional produce have been selected by expert authors. Full-color throughout, discover the unexpected on your driving vacation with DK Eyewitness Back Roads Northern and Central Italy.

DK Eyewitness Back Roads Northern and Central Italy
DK Eyewitness Back Roads Northern and Central Italy

Author: DK Eyewitness

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2018-03-20

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 1465476946

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Discover northern and central Italy's hidden gems on 25 leisurely drives, from the dramatic Alpine crags above Turin to the lush valleys of Tuscany and Umbria. Plan your Italy road trip with this full-color driving guide to Northern and Central Italy's most scenic routes. The guide is packed with practical information, including zip codes for use with GPS, and rules of the road, alongside ideas for outdoor activities, ways to sample the local food and wine, and where to discover the relics of ancient Rome.

Urban Legends
Urban Legends

Author: Carrie E. Benes

Publisher: Penn State Press

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 0271037660

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Between 1250 and 1350, numerous Italian city-states jockeyed for position in a cutthroat political climate. Seeking to legitimate and ennoble their autonomy, they turned to ancient Rome for concrete and symbolic sources of identity. Each city-state appropriated classical symbols, ancient materials, and Roman myths to legitimate its regime as a logical successor to&—or continuation of&—Roman rule. In Urban Legends, Carrie Bene&š illuminates this role of the classical past in the construction of late medieval Italian urban identity.