Contemporary Stone & Tile Design, January 1st, 2007
Driving through the Tuscan hills of Italy, most tourists are driven to the cultural center of Florence, as well as the abundant wineries throughout the region. However, about 40 miles outside of Florence, the fortified town of Lucignano in southern Tuscany represents what has been called "one of the most intact and prime examples of medieval concentric town planning." Moreover, the town's architecture is largely comprised of brick and local travertine--from private residences to cafes to the town's three gates, which still stand today. Although the town treasures its storied past today, it wa...
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