Lisbon commented by Braun “In historical times there where two cities we might call “Ruler of the oceans and the high seas”, from where ships could set sail for the... More info
Algiers commented by Braun “The inhabitants of Algiers go on raids, cruising the ocean with scores of galleys, and have laid waste to the islands of Majorca, Minorca and Formentera... More info
Andreas Cellarius (Heidelberg, c. 1596 – Hoorn, 1665) and his Harmonia Macrocosmica sea Atlas Coelestis Andreas Cellarius enrolled at Heidelberg University in 1613. Then, after several years as a schoolmaster... More info
Lviv commented by Braun “Lviv is exceedingly well fortified with a double deep moat, a strong wall and many towers. It also has an imposing arsenal with all kinds of... More info
The Duchy of Namur This fine map centered on Namur is richly embellished with forests, cities, mountains. This map is based on a manuscript map drawn by Jacques Surhon in... More info
Portus commented by Braun “The two ports situated near Ostia and shown here in plan view from an elevated position are believed to have been built by two different Emperors:... More info