02274cam a22003373u 4500 29923 UtSlPG 20260610133700.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 G Various Le Tour du Monde; Lugano, la ville des fresques : Journal des voyages et des voyageurs; 2e Sem. 1905 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-09-07 Produced by Carlo Traverso, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Le Tour du Monde; Lugano, la ville des fresques" by Various is a travel journal written in the early 20th century. This publication was produced as part of a broader collection documenting explorations and experiences in various geographical regions, focusing on Lugano's charm, its artistic heritage, and the notable presence of frescoes. The opening of this travelogue introduces Lugano as a picturesque town located by a serene lake, discussing its favorable geographic charms and the harmonious blend of urban and natural landscapes. The author highlights cultural landmarks, including notable churches and frescoes, and discusses the history of Lugano, touching upon its Roman past and development over time. The narrative emphasizes the city's artistic significance, particularly the works of the painter Luini, while also lamenting the neglect of its artistic treasures due to inadequate preservation efforts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Geography -- Pictorial works -- Periodicals Voyages and travels -- Periodicals Travelers -- Periodicals Charton, Édouard, 1807-1890 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29923 70771 70771