Download or read book The Monuments of Italy Southern Italy the regions of Abruzzo Molise Campania Puglia Basilicata Calabria Sicilia and Sardegna written by Michael Oppenheimer and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Italy has the world's richest concentration of archaeological and architectural sites which, with its museums, makes the country the most extraordinary repository of works of art. From the enigmas of the pre-classical sites and artifacts, the beauty and serene power of Greek and Roman work, the massive yet beautiful Romanesque basilicas shading into Gothic, the glories of the Renaissance and its exaggerated modifications in Mannerism, the restrained extravagance of the Baroque to the cold elegance of the Neoclassical, Italy holds an incomparable storehouse of wonders--all of which are covered in detail in this major new work. Based on the author's 40 years of first-hand research, travel, and study in Italy, this magisterial six-volume illustrated work lists and describes, region by region, with authoritative texts and often accompanied by photographs, Italy's vast array of classical monuments, churches, museums, monasteries, cathedrals, palaces, villas, and fortresses, describing their architectural features, artistic contents and historical significance. The first five volumes cover more than 3,500 sites spanning 96 provinces. The sixth volume functions as a cultural encyclopedia of Italian architecture and art, providing biographical sketches of architects, artists and patrons, major themes and frequently discussed subjects, artistic styles, technical, architectural and artistic terms, techniques and materials, as well as relevant Italian words and expressions.
Download or read book The Monuments of Italy written by Michael Oppenheimer and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Culture in Italy 2013 written by AA. VV. and published by Gangemi Editore Spa. This book was released on 2014-05-21T00:00:00+02:00 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Context activities and cultural partecipation trends in Italy: a wide-angle snapshot of basic data and statistics illustrating the activities of the ministry and other public and private entities working to protect Italy’s heritage and promote culture.
Download or read book Cosmatesque Ornament written by Paloma Pajares-Ayuela and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2001 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A richly illustrated study of architectural ornament in the late Middle Ages.
Download or read book Tourism Economics written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Italian Statistical Abstract written by Istituto centrale di statistica (Italy) and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Bulletin of the Society of University Cartographers written by Society of University Cartographers and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fodor s See It Italy written by Inc. Fodor's Travel Publications and published by Fodors Travel Publications. This book was released on 2004 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on accommodations, restaurants, shopping, sights, and transporation in Italy.
Download or read book Walford s Guide to Reference Material written by Albert John Walford and published by London : Library Association. This book was released on 1993 with total page 1176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Walford s Guide to Reference Material Social and historical sciences philosophy and religion written by Albert John Walford and published by London : Library Association Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 1168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of Volume II (last published in 1994) has been extensively expanded and revised in all areas. Fully updated, the new edition includes major changes and covers a span of topics from archaeology through medieval history to statistics. It includes philosophy, psychology, religion, social sciences, geography, biology and history. All areas have been completely updated with additional material in economics, business and management.
Download or read book Italy written by Fodor's and published by . This book was released on 2006-11-07 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fodor's See It Italy is perfect for travelers who want to understand Italian history and culture before they arrive, and experience the country like a native Italian while they're there. Overflowing with brilliant color photography, this is the only illustrated guide that provides the practical information that you need while traveling-complete restaurant and hotel reviews with exact prices for lodging and dining (not ranges), plus time-saving tips and how to avoid crowds, exact admission prices to key sights, great photo stops, and special notes on "kid-friendly" attractions throughout. Hotels Our detailed reviews represent the best accommodations in Italy, in all price ranges. From five-star luxury hotels to family-run pensiones, we'll tell you what to expect in terms of price and quality through extensive coverage of hotels and their surrounding neighborhoods, exact prices of double-occupancy rooms (including breakfast), plus pictures of hotel facilities and guestrooms. Restaurants If you want to experience the best that Italy has to offer, pay particular attention to our outstanding restaurant coverage that will help you choose from the thousands of local eateries that cater to every budget and dining experience. From affordable, family-run trattorias to places where you can splurge on a romantic dinner-like Caravella on the Amalfi Coast-you'll find it in See It Italy. Each review covers house signature dishes, ambiance, actual prices for a two-course lunch and a three-course dinner (for two people), hours of operation, and what transportation will get you there. The Sights Whether you explore the art and architecture of Milan, wander around Siena -one of Italy's most perfect medieval cities, visit The Musei Vaticani home to Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel or take the vaporetto No. 1 on the Canal Grande, See It Italy will take you there. Accessibly written to help you navigate throughout the country without missing a thing, each attraction includes exact admission prices, what galleries and museums not to miss, and where to stop for quick bites and refreshing drinks along the way. Sights are also rated for their "value", "walkability", "historic and cultural interest", plus we suggest fantastic "photo stops" and entertaining and age-appropriate "kid-friendly" attractions throughout the book. What to Do? Our shopping walks will lead you to cutting-edge fashions to fit all budgets, from hip streetwear to expensive fashions for your feet. But, Italy has much more to offer than just sight-seeing and shopping. Fodor's See It Italy provides insider information on classical, theatrical, and cinematic performances, Italy's music scene (live jazz to underground youth centres), nightlife, spectator and activity sports, and festivals and events. Atlas and Maps Detailed neighborhood maps are incorporated throughout the book to help you navigate on historic walks, shopping tours, or to find a restaurant. Plus, a 16-page atlas details each road and path with highlights of important landmarks, parks, metro stations, and car parking areas. Fodor's See It(TM) A brand-new series that shows you before you go, guides you while you're there, and makes the perfect keepsake on your return.
Download or read book World Travel Guide written by Media House and published by Media House. This book was released on 2004-05 with total page 898 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book World Travel Guide written by Columbus Publishing Ltd and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 932 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With E-World guide CD.
Download or read book Frances Mayes Always Italy written by Frances Mayes and published by National Geographic Society. This book was released on 2020 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This lush guide, featuring more than 350 glorious photographs from National Geographic, showcases the best Italy has to offer from the perspective of two women who have spent their lives reveling in its unique joys."--Publisher's description.
Download or read book The Nuragic Civilization written by Skira and published by Skira. This book was released on 2021-12-14 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revelatory guide to one of the oldest and most mysterious civilizations of the Mediterranean With no written record of their own, the Nuragic civilization has long remained shrouded in mystery to contemporary scholars. The ancient Mediterranean civilization is thought to have occupied what is present-day Sardinia from the Bronze Age to 238 BCE, and it takes its name from the Sardinian word for the monument considered most representative of the culture: the "nuraghe". A nuraghe is a towering fortress constructed of large stone slabs stacked on top of one another, rough-hewn or cut with varying degrees of regularity, each containing one or more chambers. Over 7,000 nuraghi dot the island, along with other structures such as "sacred springs" and "giants' tombs." This book guides readers on a tour back in time through several European cities, exploring archaeological sites and uncovering the secrets of this enigmatic society with stunning photography accompanied by historical research.
Download or read book The Beaten Track written by James Buzard and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1993 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Buzard demonstrates the ways in which the distinction between tourist and traveller has developed and how the circulation of the two terms influenced how 19th and 20th century writers on Europe viewed themselves and presented themselves in writing.
Download or read book Snakes of Italy written by Gabriele Achille and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-01-20 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a comprehensive review of the biology of snakes, focusing on Italian species. The snakes of Italy belong to the two families Colubridae and Viperidae, and for each species the systematic classification and chorology including distribution maps are presented. Furthermore, readers will learn how to carry out field studies, how to handle snakes and how to photograph them. The book concludes with a chapter on the iconography of historical Italian snakes and their importance in popular science, and one on myths and legends. This SpringerBriefs volume will appeal to herpetologists and technical staff. The section on iconography may also be of interest to museum staff.
