My dear nephew Marco, I am so pleased that your father has agreed to send you on your first trading assignment to represent us. I am certain you will do well for the Contarini and bring us a healthy return on the family investments in this voyage. The ship on which you sail is one of the finest of the Venetian fleet and should provide you safe passage. What Canale has said of us so many years ago is even more accurate today: "Merchandise passes through this noble city as water flows through fountains." May the waters on which you sail be as beneficial to you as they have been to this republic, and may our patron gods of Venice - Mercury, who watches over commerce, and Neptune, who guards the seas - guide you on your voyage.
The famous Santa Maria del Fiore (or “Duomo of Florence”), by Italian architect Filippo Brunelleschi, conveys the humanistic concept of reviving the past because the shapes, columns, and proportion of the Duomo were all in imitation of ancient Roman architecture. In all areas of art, the ideas of the Renaissance were expressed
A majority of Louisiana’s value comes from the importance of New Orleans. Because of the location it was recognized for its importance in developing trade routes and ports, because of this the area allowed a wide range of people to settle and thrive, and this allowed a rich and extraordinary blend cultures to emerge. The deep history and culture of
The fresco's usually have images of important people or sexual content. The roads are still intact and prints from wagons can be still seen. “In Pompeii all is original: the tombs along the stone paved streets; the houses, with their frescoes - some with simple designs and gaudy colors, others more elegant and complex - which open onto shadowed arcades made precious by gardens in bloom and gushing fountains” (Salvatore, 2011, para.18). Pompeii is visited by 2.5 million people annually, making it one of Italy's most popular attractions. People from all across the world come to see this beautiful architectural site for many reasons.
However, most of the idea’s and contribution was from the mind of Benjamin Franklin. In 1776, the Declaration of Independence would be finished, and signed by those including Franklin. Afterwards, Franklin sailed to France as an ambassador to the Court of Louis XVI. Franklin was a well known and well respected man in France. He spoke French, and was very popular with the ladies and known as a huge flirt.
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Puerto Rico is surrounded by and filled with amazing places. It is the best place to go if you’re looking to have fun. With all of its beautiful attractions, and fun activities held around every corner, it makes me want to leave right now to pay a visit! Work Cited Lodging, T. G. (2012, March 20). Culebra Island.
There is no limit on the adventure one can have with a book. With the “chariot” of our imagination we can travel and do anything with a book. A book is a great escape to the world of romance, fantasy, murder, adventure, that we may not experience in real life. To take a trip to Italy one may have to save for years, but if a person reads “Ways to be a Friend”, which is set in Italy and is about swash buckling. We can join the crew