The World's Greatest BuildingsA tour of one hundred examples of the world's finest architecture - including palaces, bridges, skyscrapers, and stadiums. |
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... square designed by Gianlorenzo Bernini OF PETR ORIAE from 1656 to 1667. Surrounded by colonnades topped with 140 statues of the saints , the square seems to embrace the approaching faithful . The interior of the church displays the work ...
... square designed by Gianlorenzo Bernini OF PETR ORIAE from 1656 to 1667. Surrounded by colonnades topped with 140 statues of the saints , the square seems to embrace the approaching faithful . The interior of the church displays the work ...
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... square temple , the main place of worship ; and the rectangular Unity House , a hall for social functions ( Wright called this " the good - time place " ) . A dimly lit cloister , rather than abutting the church as in medieval times ...
... square temple , the main place of worship ; and the rectangular Unity House , a hall for social functions ( Wright called this " the good - time place " ) . A dimly lit cloister , rather than abutting the church as in medieval times ...
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... square . FOR LEARNING AND FOR PLEASURE The library was sited near the gate of the town square . Dedicated to the memory of a generous benefactor , Tiberius Celsus , it was a handsome two - storied building with a heavily modeled façade ...
... square . FOR LEARNING AND FOR PLEASURE The library was sited near the gate of the town square . Dedicated to the memory of a generous benefactor , Tiberius Celsus , it was a handsome two - storied building with a heavily modeled façade ...
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The World's Greatest Buildings: Masterpieces of Architecture & Engineering Henry J. Cowan No preview available - 2000 |
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