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Segovia: the Roman aqueduct in the historic city

The aqueduct is part of a wider urban ensemble. His comparison with Alcázar and the cathedral shows different ways for architecture to be present in one environment.

Published22 Oct 2026
Architecture

Avignon: the papal palace and the image of power

The palace is considered together with the episcopal ensemble and the bridge. External harshness and internal artistic work are different parts of his historical image.

Published22 Oct 2026
Architecture

San Gimignano: the towers as a city silhouette

Tower houses are associated with the wealth and power of local families. The preserved vertical accents help to read the medieval city beyond the separate facade.

Published22 Oct 2026
Architecture

Venice: water as part of the urban structure

Venice and the lagoon are seen as a related heritage. Architectural reading includes buildings, water spaces, and transitions between them.

Published22 Oct 2026
Architecture

Pisa: four monuments in a common space

The cathedral, baptistery, bell tower and Camposanto form an ensemble. The leaning tower is its most recognizable part, but it does not exhaust the architectural idea.

Published22 Oct 2026
Architecture

Florence: The Renaissance as an Urban Environment

The historic center combines temples, palaces and public spaces of different stages. The city is better understood through their connections than through a list of masterpieces.

Published22 Oct 2026