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Palaces of Sicily | 
 enlarge | Author: Angheli Zalapi
Publisher: Arsenale Editrice
Category: Book
List Price: $40.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 804549
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.2
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 8.7 x 1
ISBN: 8877432977
Dewey Decimal Number: 728.809458
EAN: 9788877432971
ASIN: 8877432977
Publication Date: July 10, 2006
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This book is the first to trace the evolution and style of the fabulous homes that have been built on the island, from feudal castles to city mansions and country villas. It begins in the heyday of the Altavillas, the dynasty of Norman rulers who arrived in Sicily midway through the eleventh-century. They were open to the rich cultural influences of the island, especially the Arab koinS that melded so successfully into buildings such as the Palazzo dei Normanni (Royal Palace) and Palazzo Zisa. Sicilian residential architecture reached splendid heights under its Spanish rulers from Aragon and Catalonia. In this period extraordinary buildings, such as Palazzo Ajatamicristo, were constructed. At the height of the Baroque period, Sicily became a hotbed of orignal architectural and decorative elements. During the rebuilding that followed the terrible earthquake of 1683, eastern Sicily gave birth to a whole new artistic vocabulary. In this context, suffice it to mention Palazzo Biscari in Catania. But Pa
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Beautiful Palaces in Sicily April 27, 2008
I was in Sicily last February, a beautiful time to be there and though I saw many beautiful things, I did not see all the wonderful palaces described in this lovely book. The book is a great incentive to go again.
a beautiful book for the beautiful island May 25, 2000
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
How great the book is.Through the book you can watch the most beautiful palaces in Sicily. The phots show the incredible buildings and sight, just like you walking among them,breathing with them. Off course the words introduce the history about each palace , just like a sweet dream, enjoy it.
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