Emilia-Romagna.Italy
by Jennie Breeze
Title
Emilia-Romagna.Italy
Artist
Jennie Breeze
Medium
Photograph - Original Img_5437
Description
The sophisticated infrastructure of Emilia-Romagna owes much to its history. Before the unification of Italy, this region was the heart of the Papal States. For centuries after the fall of Rome though, it was divided among competing dukedoms. During medieval times Emilia-Romagna was a clutch of small city states really, each with a fortified town at its heart. These Renaissance courts were keen patrons of the arts. And these miniature takes on Medici Florence each built their own castles and fortresses. Meanwhile, the fertile and profitable farming land of Emilia-Romagna saw the rise of prosperous towns and hamlets in medieval times. While Tuscany and Umbria have been a magnet for tourists, Emilia has been relatively neglected, and the old villages have been unspoiled by modern tourism. Now, many of them are being revived and rebuilt. Italy has a diverse countryside with fascinating medieval castles and cities. You will find real delights, as you explore medieval towns untroubled by crowds of sightseers. One of the most beautiful and unspoiled regions of Italy is the area of Tuscan Romagna.
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July 7th, 2013
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Jennie Breeze
Thank you Jim! Being featured in your Comfortable Art is greatly appreciated.
Jennie Breeze replied:
Thank you, Charlie! Appreciate being featured in your NATURE & LANDSCAPE group homepage.