Genovese, Carmen(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2015-10-16)
[EN] The fortified structures constitute in Sicily a very important heritage, because of its shape and its
geographic location.
Among many destructions of urban fortifications in the main cities of Sicily, the comparison ...
Mira Rico, Juan Antonio(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2015-10-16)
[EN] Valencian castles have been the subject of research and have undergone multiple architectural
interventions, which have allowed getting an understanding of them, improving their condition, and
restoring them. However, ...
[EN] In the south of Calabria in Italy, along the Tyrrhenian coast, lie fortifications of great historical and
architectural importance which all enjoy strategic positions owing to their landscapes and wide view of
the ...
Fernández Tapia, Enrique J.(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2015-10-16)
[EN] In 1542 works began of the residence of Dona Ana de la Cerda, first lady of Pastrana, according traces
of Alonso de Covarrubias. From the beginning the neighbors were opposed to such construction,
because to carry ...
di San Lio, Eugenio; Vitale, Maria Rosaria; Aliffi, Francesca; Macca, Sebastiano(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2015-10-16)
[EN] Between 1674 and 1678, a land and naval war occurred just off the east coast of Sicily, between France
and Spain. The town of Augusta had a wide natural harbour but an inadequate defence system: thus, it
was easily ...