World Metropolis Stroll -- Architectural Culture 3 -- European Part

Author: Cao Wei (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Italy borders France to the west, Switzerland and Austria to the north, and Yugoslavia to the east. To the south, it is adjacent to North African countries such as Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Malta, all of which are visible across the sea. Most of Italy's territory extends into the Mediterranean as the Apennine Peninsula, running from northwest to southeast in a narrow shape. Sicily, the island in the south, is another large island. Italians are passionate about football, and they consider Sicily and mainland Italy as one, resembling a foot kicking a ball—perhaps a masterpiece of God. Additionally, Italians are renowned for their warmth and hospitality. Whether you are in a bustling modern city or a sparsely populated remote area, you can feel this. Although Italian is the spoken language, many people still have a basic understanding of English. Moreover, due to frequent interactions with tourists, Italians are quite adept at understanding or guessing your needs even if the language is not a barrier. Italians are simple, generous, cheerful, and optimistic, with a love for music and art. Both in cities and rural areas, there are numerous clubs, and life is highly artistic. This book introduces the architectural culture of Italian cities while also appropriately highlighting local customs, folklore, and interesting anecdotes. The content is diverse and highly readable, and it is believed to help readers better understand these cities.