Perugia commented by Braun “Now let us take a closer look at the situation of the city of Perugia. It lies on a hill in the Apennines and is shaped... More info
...and the Dolhuis op nummer 50. Today, the building is part of the University of Amsterdam. Drawing by H. Schouten Published in Nieuwe atlas, van de voornaamste gebouwen en gezigten... More info
Braga commented by Braun Braga is considered one of the oldest cities on the Iberian Peninsula and was built in 290 BC. […] Alfonso I, the Catholic, wrested Braga from... More info
Ypres, where the poppies blow… Ohne Worte The famous cloth hall Ypres, October 1914 Ypres 1914-1918 Ypres, 1914-1918 Mourning Ypres, rebuilt Ypres, where the poppies blow…... More info
Milan commented by Braun “Milan can be numbered amongst the largest cities in Europe. Running through its suburbs are canals, along which all the necessities of life can be brought... More info
Coimbra commented by Braun “Coimbra stands out from other cities for it has a very beautiful collegiate church, a cathedral and furthermore an excellent and widely famed university, which lies... More info
Toledo commented by Braun (on verso) ” Toledo has already been described in the first volume of this atlas. In this plate, in addition to the plan of the city,... More info
Nijmegen commented by Braun “Of all the well-appointed churches, St Stephen’s is the most important.. Other sights include the very old castle on top of the hill near the town:... More info
Martini, M. and Blaeu, J. Martino Martini (卫匡国) (1614-1661), was born in Trento, in the Bishopric of Trent. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1631, after finishing his schooling.... More info