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...s settled and named in the [[seventh century]] by people from [[Altinum]] (modern name [[Altino]]), including the [[Bishop of Altino]]. They brought with th ...sunta]], founded in [[639]] and with much [[eleventh century]] [[Byzantine architecture|Byzantine]] work, including [[mosaic]]s, surviving. Other attractions incl

...untry, the laws and philosophy of the [[Roman Catholic]] [[Church]], the [[architecture]], and on the terraces of the many [[football (soccer)|football]] clubs. It ...ries many regional languages have developed that some consider dialects of modern Italian. Examples include [[Milanese]], spoken near the city of [[Milan]],

'''Architecture''' (from [[Latin language|Latin]], ''architectura'' and ultimately from [[G ...rom the macrolevel of [[town planning]], [[urban design]], and [[landscape architecture]] to the microlevel of creating [[furniture]]. Architectural design usually

...distance southwest of [[Florence]]. It is mainly famous for its medieval [[architecture]], especially its [[tower]]s. ...Gimignano managed to conserve about 15 towers of varying height. The modern town has extended some kilometres out and is no longer affected by this rac

...row, and, apart from the [[cathedral]] and the ''[[hôtel de ville]]'', the architecture is of little interest. ...ade]], flanked by two towers with [[cupola]]s, is decorated with [[Arcade (architecture)|arcade]]s filled in with statuary and sculpture, the whole representing th

...untry, the laws and philosophy of the [[Roman Catholic]] [[Church]], the [[architecture]], and on the terraces of the many [[football (soccer)|football]] clubs. It ...ries many regional languages have developed that some consider dialects of modern Italian. Examples include [[Milanese]], spoken near the city of [[Milan]],

...times to the present. In [[Ancient Rome]], Italy was a centre for art and architecture. There were many Italian artists during the [[Gothic]] and [[Medieval]] per ''[[Gothic architecture]]'' began in northern [[Europe]] and spread southward to Italy.

In 1984 a more modern version was published it was based upon the [[Fiat Uno]]. Second generation The Mk4 Fiat Fiorino will go on sale in early 2008. Sharing architecture with the currently-named Citroën Nemo and Peugeot Bipper, it has different

...eering although few if any were realised. Buckminster Fuller's focus was [[architecture|architectural]] structures and has had more lasting influence. Tubular space frames are also widely used in the production of modern [[motorcycles]] and [[automobiles]] (and [[NASCAR]] race cars are exclusive

The [[Byzantine architecture|Byzantine]]-style establishment may have existed as early as the [[8th cent ...ng fortress, with guns mounted on wheeled carriages along the sides in the modern fashion. It was slow and unwieldy in battle, however, and few were ever bui

...he [[Byzantines]]. Bari became the capital of a province that extended to modern Basilicata, and was ruled by a [[catapanus]] (governor), hence the name of ...ries reflects [[Architecture of Ancient Greece|Greek]], [[Arab]], [[Norman architecture|Norman]], and [[Pisa]]n influences. There are universities at Bari and Lec

...ogy]], the shadowy king [[Latinus]] allegedly gave his name to the region. Modern linguists postulate origins in a [[Proto-Indo-European language]] (PIE) roo Latium has great importance for [[history]], [[art]], [[architecture]], [[archaeology]], [[religion]], and [[culture]] in general. The immense

As with all modern scientific and technological endeavours, computers and software play an inc In most modern countries, certain engineering tasks, such as the design of bridges, electr

...pean fashion may perhaps be dated from the [[18th century]], when the art, architecture, music, and fashions of the French court at [[Palace of Versailles|Versaill ...]. Some of these fashion houses still exist today, under the leadership of modern designers.

...ialect of Imperia province is a mix of French and Italian, the cuisine and architecture also show many similarities. Indeed Menton in France and Ventimiglia in It ...of the Impero torrent is the business and industrial centre and has a more modern appearance. Both centres have small commercial and fishing ports.

...aten path of mass tourism, Trento offers rather interesting monuments. Its architecture has a unique feel, with both Italian Renaissance and Germanic influences. T ...lle Albere]]'', a Renaissance villa next to the Adige river, now hosting a modern art museum, [[Image:Trento_Campanile.jpg|thumb|240px|The Torre Civica (XIII

...on the site of a pre-existing Etruscan settlement, and from this has grown modern Siena. Siena may then have been under the control of invading [[Gauls|Gaul ==Art and Architecture==

|[[Image:Nissan primastar.jpg|right|thumb|250px|A modern van, the [[Nissan Primastar]]]] ...ever, minivans are usually distinguised by their smaller size, [[unibody]] architecture, and [[front wheel drive]] powertrains.

;1989: [[Sony]] headphones by Colani placed in [[MOMA|Museum of Modern Art]], [[New York]]. Formation of the company Colani Trading AG in Zürich, ;1996: Office furniture designs for Grahl, Michigan USA. Architecture project presentation for Shanghai, China, called Bio-City

===Modern era=== ...us films, mainly for its [[panorama]]s and its typical [[Mediterranean]] [[architecture]]. The most famous are ''[[Il Postino]]'' and ''[[The Talented Mr. Ripley (

...[[Coach (vehicle)|coaches]], and [[van]]s. The design and development of a modern motor vehicle is typically done by a large team from many different discipl ...isciplines such as: industrial design, [[fashion]], home furnishing, and [[architecture]]. Specific research is done into global trends to design for projects two

...residence, the Sea Palace, one of the first displays of [[fossils]]. More modern excavation s have showed that human presence on the island can be dated bac ===Middle and Modern Ages===

===Modern age=== The [[gothic architecture|Gothic]] [[campanile]] (1224-1319) is called ''[[Torre della Ghirlandina]]'

...e [[Veneto]], Northern [[Italy]]. The ancient town, and the centre of the modern city, are in a loop of the [[Adige River]] near [[Lake Garda]]. Because of ...n important [[Ancient Rome|Roman]] settlement by 89 BC. The center of the modern city preserves the outlines of the original Roman military settlement, whic

...ke|braking system]] applied by means of [[Gas compressor|compressed air]]. Modern trains rely upon a [[fail-safe]] air brake system that is based upon a desi ...ather and could conveniently move from car to car through the [[Vestibule (architecture)|vestibules]], which is where the brake wheel was (and still is, in many ca

...nsula]] historically forming the [[Kingdom of Naples]]. It encompasses the modern regions of [[Basilicata]], [[Campania]], [[Calabria]], [[Apulia]] and [[Mol ...rts (military history)|Redshirts]] in 1861 and, with the north, formed the modern state of Italy.

...ule, which can cause severe head injuries or death if the air bag deploys. Modern cars include a switch to turn off the airbag system of the passenger seat, ...search has been done using [[Crash test dummy|crash test dummies]] to make modern cars safer than ever. Recently, attention has also been given to cars' desi

...ule, which can cause severe head injuries or death if the air bag deploys. Modern cars include a switch to turn off the airbag system of the passenger seat, ...search has been done using [[Crash test dummy|crash test dummies]] to make modern cars safer than ever. Recently, attention has also been given to cars' desi

'''Zagreb''' is the capital of [[Croatia]] and a charming medieval city with architecture and cobbled streets reminiscent of [[Vienna]], [[Budapest]], [[Prague]] and ...ell as the works of a new generation of artists. '''Moderna galerija''' (''Modern Gallery''; Hebrangova 1) comprises all relevant fine artists of the 19th an

...er, the [[Papal States]], [[Italy|Kingdom of Italy]] and Italian Republic (modern Italy). Rome is also called "''la Città Eterna''" (the Eternal City), "l'' The ancient city within the walls covers about four percent of the modern municipality's 582 square miles. The old city is the smallest of Rome's twe

===Modern age=== The districts built in the [[1930]]s spot some nice examples of [[Art Deco]] architecture and some controversial examples of Fascist [[neoclassicism]], such as the J

...t a potential design approach such as range of motion, mechanics, sensors, architecture, etc. These types of models are often used to identify which design options ==Modern trends==

...cation where air quality is important, notably in building [[ventilation (architecture)|ventilation]] systems and in engines, such as [[internal combustion engine Most modern, fuel-injected vehicles use a pleated paper filter element in the form of a

===Modern era=== ...also known as ''La Rotonda''. It is an exteriorly rusticated [[Romanesque architecture|Romanesque]] church, striking for its circular shape. The main structure wa

...itics and rumours of European courts, providing fascinating information to modern historians. ...ost elegant and refined city in [[Europe]], greatly influencing [[art]], [[architecture]], and [[literature]]. Napoleon was seen as something of a liberator by the

The industry of Padua has greatly developed in modern times. Corn and saw mills, distilleries, chemical factories, breweries, can ...ronese architect-sculptor who introduced [[Italian Renaissance|Renaissance architecture]] to Padua and who completed the door in [[1532]]. Falconetto was the archi

...reach of the North Atlantic post-[[Georgian era|Georgian]], post-[[Federal architecture|Federal]] city. The walk from the former village of [[Paddington]] to the b [[Image:Buses in Helsinki centre.jpg|thumb|250px|Modern [[Scania AB|Scania]] buses in [[Helsinki]].]]

...Rome contributed heavily to the development of law, war, art, literature, architecture, and language in the [[Western world]], and its [[history of Rome|history]] ...ved in the city center, packed into [[apartment]]s, which were almost like modern [[ghetto]]s.

However, this architecture never before seen in the panorama of contemporary production is not entirel The front of a modern Alfa cannot but commence from the ninth power evolution of the Marque’s g

In the [[Ancient Rome|Roman]] empire Patavium (modern [[Padua]]) became one of the most important cities of northern Italy. ===The Modern Veneto===

The engine, four stroke, have a interesting architecture, refined for this type of bike. The crank shaft, dispose longitudinaly, is ...ed gear box, result instead different from progenitor whose keeps only the architecture. In fact the major part of the pieces aren't interchangeable and the genero

...ailed to bewitch Ulysses with her song. The island is the site of the more modern [[Castel dell'Ovo]], "Egg Castle"). ...tury BC]], Naples long retained its Greek culture. (It is significant that modern Neapolitans may still refer to themselves as "Parthenopeans".)

...current owner, plans to offer its own [[sports car]] based on the Gallardo architecture, the [[Audi R8 Road Car|Audi R8]]. It would use a [[V8]] in place of the Ga {{Lamborghini modern timeline}}

...urope]]. The city, Spain's second largest, has a wealth of unique historic architecture and has emerged as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe d * '''Gaudi architecture''', including the '''Parc Güell''', the still unfinished '''Sagrada Fa

...igner after dropping out of [[Parsons School of Design]] in [[1986]] as an architecture major. Dawn Mello hired Ford in [[1990]] at the urging of his partner, writ ...a “superstar designer,” the exemplar of his own brand: stylish, suave, and modern. His scandalous advertisements made the brand synonymous with eternal youth

|Architect || Paxton Waters Architecture<br>Penske Motorsports, Inc. Like many modern oval tracks, Auto Club Speedway also features an infield road-course, which

...ng changed across Europe, and these changes helped lay the foundations for modern [[European cuisine]]. ...ound ¾ and bread remained the basic staple in most of Europe long into the modern era.

Pisa was the birthplace of the founder of modern [[physics]], [[Galileo Galilei]]. It is still the seat of an archbishopric; ...ouncil of Elders. It is today one of the best preserved early [[Romanesque architecture|romanesque]] buildings in town.

...ddress and formal dress attire, the residents of Vienna tend to be equally modern and old-fashioned. Waiters address their customers with honorifics; a man w ...the permanent collection "Vienna around 1900 and the Art of the Classical Modern." Gustav Klimt, master of a particularly Viennese form of Art Nouveau calle

*[[Florence]] - (''Firenze''): History, art, architecture. Uffizi's gallery, David of Michelangelo Buonarroti *[[Turin]] - (''Torino''): The first capital of modern Italy. Host of the 2006 Winter Olympics

Designed by [[Giorgetto Giugiaro]], the Panda was designed as a modern day "peasant car": A cheap, basic, no-frills utility vehicle that would be ...spension was also upgraded, the rear leaf springs being replaced by a more modern independent suspension system using a rigid rear axle (known as the 'Omega'

[[Noto]] and [[Ragusa]] contain some of Italy's best examples of [[Baroque]] architecture, carved in the local red [[sandstone]]. [[Caltagirone]] is renowned for its ...grigentum|Acragas]], [[Selinunte]], [[Himera]], and [[Zancle]] or Messene (modern-day [[Messina]], not to be confused with the [[ancient]] city of [[Messene]

...nder inline power plants based on the P2 unit that established the classic architecture of Alfa engines, with light alloy construction, [[hemi|hemispherical combus ...became the symbol of competition Alfas, denoting higher performance. Some modern Alfas wear a [[clover]]leaf badge which is typically a green [[four leaf cl

[[Image:Todi.jpg|thumb|right|175px|A modern collection of Jacopone's ''Laudi'', with a portrait.]] ...was the first [[Humanism|humanist]], and he was at the same time the first modern lyric poet. His career was long and tempestuous. He lived for many years at

[[Image:Todi.jpg|thumb|right|175px|A modern collection of Jacopone's ''Laudi'', with a portrait.]] ...was the first [[Humanism|humanist]], and he was at the same time the first modern lyric poet. His career was long and tempestuous. He lived for many years at