02162cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000480012624500300017426400510020430000470025533600260030233700260032833800360035450000310039050801670042152011120058853400450170065300360174565300240178185600430180537692UtSlPG20260610133847.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a11027467  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDG1 aCollins, W. W.q(William Wiehe),d1862-195110aCathedral Cities of Italy 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-10-10  aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)  a"Cathedral Cities of Italy" by W. W. Collins is an illustrated travelogue written in the early 20th century. The work explores the enchanting architecture and cultural heritage of Italy's cathedral cities, highlighting the grandeur of their cathedrals and the historical significance of the buildings. The book is likely to appeal to architecture aficionados and travelers interested in Italy's artistic and historical landmarks.  The opening of this volume sets an evocative stage, discussing the allure of Italy's cathedral cities and their rich history influenced by various architectural styles—from Roman and Byzantine to Gothic and Renaissance. The narrative begins with Como, describing the city's ancient origins, its beautiful lake, and the notable Cathedral of Como, which showcases a blend of Gothic and Renaissance elements. Collins emphasizes the emotional impact these architectural treasures leave on visitors and prepares the reader for a detailed exploration of numerous cities, each with its unique historical and architectural significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aItaly -- Description and travel  aCathedrals -- Italy40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37692