Lugano is a district in Ticino, Switzerland. The main town of the district is also named Lugano. It is an Italian-speaking district. The town is located on the Italian border and near the edges of Lake Lugano. It is known for tourism, international banking, and chocolate.
Porlezza is an Italian village located on the edge of Lake Lugano. Porlzza is on the route to Lugano, and is located across a mountain from Menaggio on Lake Como.
Tyrol is a province in Austria. It borders on Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. It is named after the castle of Tirol near Merano. Tyrol contains the Brenner Pass, which has given it a strategic role throughout history.
Gothic architecture dates back to 1144 AD, when the first Gothic church was built, the Basilica of Saint Denis. Most of the first Gothic structures were built in Ile-de-France, close to Paris. The Saint Denis served as a model for Gothic architecture. Though the term ‘Gothic’ is derived from ‘Goth’ which described a barbaric tribe in Europe between the fifth to eighth century. The Romanesque architecture started before Gothic in 800 AD. It wasn’t until the 11th century did Gothic architecture begin to unravel.
During the Romantic period, there was a growth of department stores, including the first recognized department store Harding, Howell, & Co’s which dated from 1796 to 1820. Harding, Howell, and Co’s was considered the predecessor to modern department stores. According to the BBC, “Harding, Howell, and Co was focused on the needs and desires of fashionable women” (Glancey). This store was quite prominent during its time. However, towards the end of the Romantic period, more department stores began to open up.
A lateral valley South-West of Mont Blanc.
A beautiful and lush valley that separates the border of France and Switzerland.
