Saintes commented by Braun COMMENTARY BY BRAUN: “Saintes is the capital of the Santones, situated on the Charente: this city was called Mediolanum Santonum by Ptolemy; Mediolanum was a bishoric... More info
Naples commented by Braun “The fertile region around Naples […] was the reason that the Romans liked to go to Naples after their work to rest and relax and to... More info
Mons commented by Braun “It is said that Emperor Charlemagne made Mons his capital and granted it imperial privileges. And he is supposed to have taken its name from its... More info
Marburg commented by Braun “On top of a high hill is the residence of the Prince, with a chapel built by Louis, bishop of Münster, third son of Landgrave Henry... More info
Peru in the 17th century Blaeu presents a splendid map of Peru in the 17 century. The map appeared for the first time in the Atlantis Appendix of Willem Blaeu... More info
Pars Flandriae Teutonicae This map shows part of the Duchy of Flanders, of which some is currently situated in France. The western part of Teutonic Flanders, spreading from Nieuwpoort to... More info
Alhama commented by Braun “Alhama is not the least of Spain’s cities and is seven miles away from the splendid city of Granada. […] The city and its surroundings have... More info
West Friesland by Ortelius This map of West Frisia is based on the manuscript map by Sibrandus Leo. It features excellent detail of the region’s network of waterways. A strapwork... More info