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Urban Geography in Europe

Urban Geography in Europe . Familiarize yourself with the urban landscapes shown in the following slides Identify the location, period, architectural style, features in the built environment, and explanation of the city structure . Greek city – states. Acropolis – fortified structure

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Urban Geography in Europe

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  1. Urban Geography in Europe • Familiarize yourself with the urban landscapes shown in the following slides • Identify the location, period, architectural style, features in the built environment, and explanation of the city structure

  2. Greek city – states Acropolis – fortified structure Agora – public space Parthenon, Athens

  3. Roman Cities Colosseum in Rome, Italy Roman baths in Bath, England

  4. The Medieval City – Charter, Wall, and Marketplace • Carcasonne, France

  5. Bern Switzerland – Aare River

  6. Chartres Cathedral of Notre Dame, France • Gothic, medieval cathedral

  7. Les Grands Boulevards de Paris

  8. Socialist style post-WWII housing

  9. London Docklands

  10. La Defense … office space and apartments Centre George Pompidou Paris … Postmodern architecture

  11. Piazza Venezia, RomePart of Mussolini’s Grand Design in refurbishing Rome(p. 268, Ostergren & Rice)

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