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The Venice Variations
From the myth of Arcadia through to the twenty-first century, ideas about sustainability – how we imagine better urban environments – remain persistently relevant, and raise recurring questions. How do cities evolve as complex spaces nurturing both urban creativity and the fortuitous art of discovery, and by which mechanisms do they foster imagination and innovation? While past utopias were conceived in terms of an ideal geometry, contemporary exemplary models of urban design seek technological solutions of optimal organisation. The Venice Variations explores Venice as a prototypical city that may hold unique answers to the ancient narrative of utopia. Venice was not the result of a prec...
Venice Italy Holiday
60 colour photographs revealing the city life of Venice portraying churches, canals, automated canal cleaner, mystery man in a mirror, delivering groceries, cafe seats on water, Doges Palace, St. Mark's Square, Contemporary Art, masks, sculptures, Designer shop fronts [Sisley, Versace, GF, Ferre, Guggi, Pucci;] bridges; flood prevention and intervention scheme; waterways, gondolas and shopfronts. [includes captions] [Japanese Edition]
3 Day Guide to Venice
See. Eat. Sleep. Enjoy. A 72-Hour Guide to Venice, Italy.City breaks are perfect for those long weekends away. You go to a city and you've got only a short amount of time to see the sights, there's no time to get distracted. But what if you don't know exactly what to do and see? Which places to eat at? When the best time is to visit? Lauded as the most unique city in the world, Venice is a destination not to be missed by any avid traveler. A city of canals, this Italian metropolis is a wonder of engineering and one of the most romantic cities in Europe. Whether you want to have a weekend for two away from the hustle and bustle of regular city life or marvel at the splendor of the truly uniqu...
Venice Travel Guide
Welcome to my Venice travel guide. In the pages ahead, you'll discover a treasure trove of information designed to make your visit to Venice truly unforgettable. Nestled within the bustling streets of Venice are tales of history, creativity, and diversity waiting to be explored. From the iconic landmarks that shape Venice's skyline to the hidden gems tucked away in historic neighborhoods, every corner of Venice has a story to tell. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, my Venice travel guide is your passport to unlocking the essence of Venice. I've curated insider tips, must-see attractions, and off-the-beaten-path adventures to ensure that your visit to Venice is fille...
Venice's Most Loyal City
This innovative microhistory of a fascinating yet neglected city shows how its loyalty to Venice was tested by military attack, economic downturn, and demographic collapse. Despite these trials, Brescia experienced cultural revival and political transformation, which Bowd uses to explain state formation in a powerful region of Renaissance Italy.
Venice Deserted
An exceptional photographic report of the most beautiful city in the world, completely deserted, under the exceptional circumstances of the Corona virus lockdown.
17 Walks in Venice, Italy
17 Walks in Venice provides crafted itineraries that take you away from the main tourist hotspots and show you the rich cultural heritage of this great city. The walks are mostly less than 1.5 miles (2.4km) long and they include extra features such as the best restaurants, cafes, and bars along the way. The walking maps have detailed directions, and significant points of interest are described in more detail. With a total of over 400 features to see along the way, there is something in each walk for everyone.
Venice's Hidden Enemies
How could early modern Venice, a city renowned for its political freedom and social harmony, also have become a center of religious dissent and inquisitorial repression? To answer this question, John Martin develops an innovative approach that deftly connects social and cultural history. The result is a profoundly important contribution to Renaissance and Reformation studies. Martin offers a vivid re-creation of the social and cultural worlds of the Venetian heretics—those men and women who articulated their hopes for religious and political reform and whose ideologies ranged from evangelical to anabaptist and even millenarian positions. In exploring the connections between religious beliefs and social experience, he weaves a rich tapestry of Renaissance urban life that is sure to intrigue all those involved in anthropological, religious, and historical studies—students and scholars alike. How could early modern Venice, a city renowned for its political freedom and social harmony, also have become a center of religious dissent and inquisitorial repression? To answer this question, John Martin develops an innovative approach that deftly conn
