Удивительные истории происходят в центре баварской столицы на уютной Мариенплац. Со стены смотрит глубоким, грустным взглядом святой Онуфрий. За углом Старой Ратуши задумалась о любви баварская Джульетта, родная сестра веронской. А по Новой Ратуше карабкается… Дракон. Эти и другие маленькие городские тайны откроет вам автор – гид по Мюнхену. А ещё в книге присутствует актуальная практическая информация: как доехать и где перекусить.
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Throughout England’s cultural history, its buildings have reflected changing economic circumstances and fashions, and architecture has always been an expression of power and influence. The Building of England takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of English architecture.From the awe-inspiring castles, cathedrals and monasteries built by the Normans, to the steel frame buildings of the Industrial Revolution and the skyscrapers spr ...
Dan Cruickshank’s personal, passionate and learned journey into the very awe-inspiring architectural icons which have transformed culture, society, industry and landscapes throughout the world – bridges.Bridges define places. Imagine San Francisco without the Golden Gate Bridge, Manhattan without the Brooklyn Bridge, or Sydney without Sydney Harbour Bridge.Not only this, but they are spectacles of engineering, and have influenced the development ...
A beautiful and practical up-to-date guide to over two thousand of Britain’s best parish churches.Although now most famous for his poetry, Sir John Betjeman’s great passion was churches. For over fifty years his guide, regularly updated, has been the eminent authority and the most distinguished guide to the best churches to visit.This edition, in full colour throughout and illustrated with over 350 specially commissioned photographs, covers over ...
Before WWI, little provision was made for the burial of the war dead. Soldiers were often unceremoniously dumped in a mass grave; officers shipped home to be buried in local cemeteries.The great cemeteries of WWI came about as a result of the efforts of one inspired visionary. In 1914, Fabian Ware, at 45, was too old to enlist. Instead, he joined the Red Cross, working on the frontline in France. There he was horrified by the ignominious end to ...
Before WWI, little provision was made for the burial of the war dead. Soldiers were often unceremoniously dumped in a mass grave; officers shipped home to be buried in local cemeteries.The great cemeteries of WWI came about as a result of the efforts of one inspired visionary. In 1914, Fabian Ware, at 45, was too old to enlist. Instead, he joined the Red Cross, working on the frontline in France. There he was horrified by the ignominious end to ...
Автор: Творческий коллектив программы «Собрание слов»
8 октября 1873 года родился русский и советский архитектор Алексей Викторович Щусев. Известнейшим произведением Щусева стал Мавзолей Ленина на Красной площади в Москве. О непростой судьбе мастера рассказывает Алексей Гриц, заведущий сектором свода памятников архитектуры и монументального искусства Государственного института искусствоведения. ...
Содержание настоящего учебного пособия соответствует курсу лекций по дисциплине «Реконструкция и реставрация объектов культурного наследия. В конце учебного пособия представлены иллюстрированные приложения, дополняющие темы. Предназначено для обучающихся в магистратуре по направлению подготовки 07.04.04 Градостроительство, а также в помощь преподавателям.
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