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Download or read book Trevi Fountain written by iMinds and published by iMinds Pty Ltd. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the history of the Trevi Fountain in Rome with iMinds Travel's insightful fast knowledge series. Rome is a city of fountains. As you wind your way down narrow lanes and through busy streets, you are sure to pass many a piazza graced with a fountain spread out before you. These unique works of architecture couple grandiose designs with the refreshing presence of cascading water. For those who have visited Rome, it may not surprise you to learn that there are in fact an impressive 280 fountains in the Eternal City. And the most famous of all is the Trevi Fountain. The name 'Trevi' comes from the words 'tre vie', which means 'three roads' in Italian, as it stands at the intersection of three Roman streets. Located in the Quirinale district and is often touted as one of Rome's "must-see" landmarks. Standing at 26 metres, or 85 feet, high and spanning 20 metres, or 65 feet, the Trevi Fountain is also the largest baroque fountain in the city. Its melange of marble, stone and flowing water beguile Romans and tourists alike. But did you know the water comes from one of the city's earliest aqueducts? Ancient reports tell us that a young virgin discovered the spring in the late first century BC. Upon its discovery, the Roman statesman Agrippa had the Acqua Virgine aqueduct constructed in 19BC. This aqueduct brings the water all the way from the Salone Springs, which are about 20 kilometres, or twelve and a half miles, from Rome. They provide water not only for the Trevi, but for all of the fountains in the historic centre of Rome. iMinds will tell you the story behind the place with its innovative travel series, transporting the armchair traveller or getting you in the mood for discover on route to your destination. iMinds brings targeted knowledge to your eReading device with short information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind.
Book Synopsis The Trevi Fountain by : John A. Pinto
Download or read book The Trevi Fountain written by John A. Pinto and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Trevi Fountain by : Michael DeMocker
Download or read book Trevi Fountain written by Michael DeMocker and published by Building on a Dream. This book was released on 2018-09 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nestled in a small piazza in the heart of Rome, Italy, is a spectacular fountain that is a masterpiece of both art and engineering. The Baroque-style Trevi Fountain is presented like a theater stage with mythical gods and creatures playing in the cascading waters. But the true wonder of the Trevi Fountain is the pre-industrial engineering which brought water from over hills and through valleys from many miles outside the city to the fountain-using just gravity. How did the Roman engineers pull off this amazing feat? Find out inside! Book jacket.
Book Synopsis Hadrian's Villa and Its Legacy by : William Lloyd MacDonald
Download or read book Hadrian's Villa and Its Legacy written by William Lloyd MacDonald and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The great Villa constructed by the Emperor Hadrian near Tivoli between A.D. 118 and the 130s is one of the most original monuments in the history of architecture and art. The inspiration for major developments in villa and landscape design from the Renaissance onward, it also influenced such eminent twentieth-century architects as Le Corbusier and Louis Kahn. In this beautiful book, two distinguished architectural historians describe and interpret the Villa as it existed in Roman times and track its extraordinary effect on architects and artists up to the present day. William L. MacDonald and John A. Pinto begin by evaluating the numerous buildings composing the complex, and then describe the art, decorated surfaces, gardens, waterworks, and life at the Villa. The authors then turn to the ways the Villa influenced writers, artists, architects, and landscape designers from the fifteenth century to the present. They discuss, for example, Piranesi's archaeological, architectural, and graphic Villa studies in the eighteenth century; connections between Hadrian's Villa and the English landscape garden; the array of European verbal and artistic depictions of the Villa; and architectural studies of the Villa by twentieth-century Americans.
Book Synopsis The Tucker - Tyler Adventure by : Tara Taft
Download or read book The Tucker - Tyler Adventure written by Tara Taft and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-14 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1954, Kit and Rusty, two twenty-something women, set sail on the Queen Mary, bought a car in Paris, and toured Europe. They visited 13 countries in just three months and they wrote many letters home.
Book Synopsis Guide to the Aqueducts of Ancient Rome by : Peter J. Aicher
Download or read book Guide to the Aqueducts of Ancient Rome written by Peter J. Aicher and published by Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aicher has crafted an ideal introduction and a valuable field companion for navigating the Roman aqueducts. Features new maps, schematic drawings, photographs, and reprints of Ashby's line drawings.
Book Synopsis Trevi Fountain in Rome by : Wander Stories
Download or read book Trevi Fountain in Rome written by Wander Stories and published by WanderStories. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dear Traveler, Welcome to the WanderStories™ tour of the Trevi Fountain in Rome. We are now ready to take you on your personal tour of this world famous landmark. We, at WanderStories™, are storytellers. We don’t tell you where to eat or sleep, we don’t intend to replace a typical travel reference guide. Our mission is to be the best local guide that you would wish to have by your side when visiting the sights. So, we meet you at the sight and take you on a tour. WanderStories™ travel guides are unique because our storytelling style puts you alongside the best local guide who tells you fascinating stories and unusual facts recreating the passion and sacrifice that forged the beauty of these places right here in front of you, while a wealth of high quality photos, historic pictures, and illustrations brings your tour vividly to life. Our promise: • when you visit the Trevi Fountain with this travel guide you will have the best local guide at your fingertips • when you read this travel guide in the comfort of your armchair you will feel as if you are actually visiting the Trevi Fountain with the best local guide Let’s go! Your guide, WanderStories
Download or read book Secrets of Pompeii written by Tim O'Shei and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2015-12-21 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dig through the ruins at the base of the mighty Mount Vesuvius to discover the archeological wonder of the once-buried city of Pompeii. What do the site's ornate buildings and sculptures tell us about how the ancient Romans lived? And what can be gleaned from the body casts of those who died in Mount Vesuvius' massive outburst? Travel along with scientists to find out how their discoveries shed light on this historic site's deepest mysteries. Unlocking the secrets of the past is just an artifact away!
Download or read book City of the Soul written by John A. Pinto and published by University Press of New England. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: City of the Soul critically examines how an international cast of visitors fashioned Rome's image, visual and literary, in the century between 1770 and 1870 - from the era of the Grand Tour to the onset of mass tourism. The Eternal City emerges not only as an intensely physical place but also as a romantic idea onto which artists and writers projected their own imaginations and longings. The book will appeal to a wide audience of readers interested in the history of art, architecture, and photography, the Romantic poets, and other writers from Byron to Henry James. It will also attract the interest of historians of urbanism, landscape, and Italy. Nonspecialists and armchair travelers will enjoy the diverse literary and artistic responses to Rome.
Book Synopsis The Seven Hills of Rome by : Grant Heiken
Download or read book The Seven Hills of Rome written by Grant Heiken and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2013-10-24 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From humble beginnings, Rome became perhaps the greatest intercontinental power in the world. Why did this historic city become so much more influential than its neighbor, nearby Latium, which was peopled by more or less the same stock? Over the years, historians, political analysts, and sociologists have discussed this question ad infinitum, without considering one underlying factor that led to the rise of Rome--the geology now hidden by the modern city. This book demonstrates the important link between the history of Rome and its geologic setting in a lively, fact-filled narrative sure to interest geology and history buffs and travelers alike. The authors point out that Rome possessed many geographic advantages over surrounding areas: proximity to a major river with access to the sea, plateaus for protection, nearby sources of building materials, and most significantly, clean drinking water from springs in the Apennines. Even the resiliency of Rome's architecture and the stability of life on its hills are underscored by the city's geologic framework. If carried along with a good city map, this book will expand the understanding of travelers who explore the eternal city's streets. Chapters are arranged geographically, based on each of the seven hills, the Tiber floodplain, ancient creeks that dissected the plateau, and ridges that rise above the right bank. As an added bonus, the last chapter consists of three field trips around the center of Rome, which can be enjoyed on foot or by using public transportation.
Book Synopsis The Rough Guide to Rome by : Martin Dunford
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Rome written by Martin Dunford and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Rome - now in full colour throughout - is the most readable introduction to the sights and attractions of one of the greatest cities on earth. Everything you need to know about the iconic landmarks, ancient buildings and distinctive neighbourhoods, as well as the inside track on the best of the city's restaurants, wine bars, shops, markets and much more, is presented in a user-friendly format with dozens of beautiful photos and colour-coded maps. With features on the best places for Roman pizza, the city's best hotel bars, cutting-edge cuisine and expert history and background on the art and architecture, the Rough Guide has everything you need to make the most of your stay. There's no better single-volume guide to Rome around. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Rome. Now available in ePub format.
Book Synopsis The Plants of the Trevi Fountain by : Loretta Gratani
Download or read book The Plants of the Trevi Fountain written by Loretta Gratani and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Discovering Ancient Rome by : Samuel Willard Crompton
Download or read book Discovering Ancient Rome written by Samuel Willard Crompton and published by Britannica Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rome was the city that conquered the entire Mediterranean world. For almost 500 years, it presided over that world, shaping it, and providing instruction for all those who came later. The city fell to the barbarians, and the empire ceased to exist, but the ideas and ideals that built both the city and the empire can still be felt today. This book presents the fascinating empire of Ancient Rome, from its rise to its fall. Readers will learn how Romans lived their daily lives, as well as the accomplishments they contributed that continue to influence the world today.
Book Synopsis Rick Steves Walk: Heart of Rome by : Rick Steves
Download or read book Rick Steves Walk: Heart of Rome written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rick Steves' Walks eBooks are straightforward, self-guided walking tours through some of Europe's most popular destinations, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves' Walk: Heart of Rome, Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a walk through Rome's center—including where to start, how much time you need, and what's worth stopping for—all for less than the cost of a cappuccino. With Rick's knowledgeable, humorous writing in hand, you'll also learn some interesting historical facts about the things you encounter along the way. Packed with indispensable tips and recommendations from America's expert on Europe, Rick Steves' Walk: Heart of Rome is a tour guide in your pocket—and on your smartphone. Rick Steves' Walks and Tours are available for must-see locations throughout London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest, Athens, and Istanbul.
Book Synopsis The Trevi Fountain by : Luigi Rapagina
Download or read book The Trevi Fountain written by Luigi Rapagina and published by Edizioni Polìmata. This book was released on 2016-02-02 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hi, I’m Luigi Rapagina. You may remember me from such automated information kiosks as “The Colosseo Quadrato” or “Piazza di Spagna”. This time I’m going to guide you through the secrets and magic of the Trevi Fountain, the most famous and beautiful fountain in the whole world. Before we start, let me give you a piece of advice. Once in front of the fountain, sit down and rest for about half an hour, fill a bottle of water at the Nasone (a typical Roman drinking fountain) that you will find on the right side of the big pool and bathe your eyes in the overwhelming beauty surrounding you: now that’s a glimpse of Rome that will be hard to forget! This is the most famous fountain in the world... And just one more thing: don’t forget to toss a coin over your shoulder into the fountain ! It’ll bring you luck!
Book Synopsis Fountains of Papal Rome by : Fanny Davenport Rogers MacVeagh
Download or read book Fountains of Papal Rome written by Fanny Davenport Rogers MacVeagh and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Rough Guide to Italy by : Celia Woolfrey
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Italy written by Celia Woolfrey and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 1435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now available in ePub format. The Rough Guide to Italy is the ultimate handbook to one of Europe's most appealing countries. You'll find all the detailed information you need from vaporetto routes in Venice to hole-in-the-wall pizza joints in Naples or the best spot to watch the sunset on the Amalfi coast. From the top draws of Rome and Florence to hidden corners of Friuli or Liguria, this guide will help you make the most of your trip to Italy. Be inspired to go diving in Sardinia, climbing on Mount Etna, windsurfing on Lake Garda, or trekking in the Alps. Clear, detailed listings sections will lead you to great accommodations, from swish boutique hotels and quirky B&Bs to idyllic agriturismos, and slick city apartments--as well as to atmospheric osterie, gourmet restaurants, and melt-in-your-mouth gelato. A full-color introduction helps you plan your trip, while readable accounts of Italy's history, art, and groundbreaking film industry will help you get the most from your trip. Full-color and with crystal-clear maps, The Rough Guide to Italy is your essential travel companion. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Italy.
