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    5 days ago · The architectural perspective and new systems of banking and accounting were introduced during the time. The Renaissance ( UK: / rəˈneɪsəns / rən-AY-sənss, US: / ˈrɛnəsɑːns / ⓘ REN-ə-sahnss) [1] [2] [a] is a period in history and a cultural movement in Europe marking the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity.

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    15 hours ago · Florence ( / ˈflɒrəns / FLORR-ənss; Italian: Firenze [fiˈrɛntse] ⓘ) [a] is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany. It is also the most populated city in Tuscany, with 360,930 inhabitants in 2023, and 984,991 in its metropolitan area. [4] Florence was a centre of medieval European trade and finance and one of the wealthiest ...

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  4. 3 days ago · The Louvre's oldest section still standing above ground, its palatial Lescot Wing, dates from the late 1540s, when Francis I started the replacement of the greatly expanded medieval castle with a new design inspired by classical antiquity and Italian Renaissance architecture. Most parts of the current building were constructed in the 17th and ...

  5. 2 days ago · The geometrically intricate marble panels that adorn its exterior also reflect the Renaissance fascination with intricate designs and balance, mirroring the humanist ideals of perfection and harmony. Transitioning from Florence to Rome, St. Peter's Basilica showcases a different facet of Renaissance architecture.

  6. 5 days ago · The mansard roof-first popularized by Franà§ois Mansart (1598–1666)-was a characteristic of the French Renaissance architecture of the early 16th century and used in parts of the Louvre.

  7. 5 days ago · A cruise along the Grand Canal is like a floating museum of architecture and history. It’s a great way to get oriented with many beautiful sites like these: Fondaco dei Tedeschi: building that houses the Museum of Natural History; Ca’ Vendramin Calergi: building that houses a casino with peak Renaissance architecture

  8. 4 days ago · Comprehensive listing of journal articles published worldwide on architecture and design, archaeology, city planning, interior design, and historic preservation.

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