The first major collection of urban maps
Civitates Orbis Terrarum
Masterpiece of the medieval cartographic heritage
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An exquisite and limited reproduction, created for the true connoisseurs of history and cartography.
Relive cartographic history
Contains 600 realistic and magnificent cityscapes, richly detailed color images, pioneering in the geography of the late Middle Ages.
The world's first city atlas
In 1572, the Dutch Abraham Ortelius published a famous world atlas called Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. It was the first work of its kind and caused a worldwide sensation. The magnificent atlas fascinated both the copperplate engraver and the Frans Hogenberg who decided to expand the Dutch work with unique and fantastic urban landscapes. The so-called Civitates Orbis Terrarum is a collection of 600 copper engravings color displaying the most popular cities of the medieval world. It is one of the most appreciated works of the German Renaissance.
Pioneer in cartographic representation
The Civitates Orbis Terrarum publication covers more than 600 realistic cityscapes and city maps with a total length of approximately 1600 pages. It was published in six volumes between 1572 and 1618 and shows all the major cities of Europe, Africa, Asia and even America.
Georg Braun, a theologian who lived from 1541 to 1622, was the editor. Frans Hogenberg was the engraver of the first four volumes. He had already made several maps for Abraham Ortelius. The fifth and sixth volumes were completed by Simon van den Neuwel.
From Jerusalem, Istanbul y Moscow, to Rome, Venice, London y Paris. Let yourself be seduced by Bilbao, Barcelona, Burgos y Seville.
And, across the ocean, Mexico y Cuzco, which appear for the first time represented, as well as exotic and remote locations such as Cairo, Cairo, Cairo, Cairo.
Artisan hands, the essence of each volume
Experience the World as it was in the 16th and 17th Centuries
The paper has been designed to simulate the texture and feel of the materials of that era. This fusion of authenticity and durability guarantees a reading experience that will transport you back in time.
This fusion of authenticity and durability guarantees a reading experience that will take you back in time.
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Handcrafted with time and expertise
Backed by state-of-the-art technologies, our high-definition images, captured by highly specialized equipment, recreate every detail and nuance of the original masterpieces with astonishing accuracy.
In this way, we are able to capture even the subtlest textures and the most delicate colors, offering a visual sensation that was previously unimaginable.
An almost impossible feat to achieve
The creation of this edition has involved a 10-year effort to provide the following information a reproduction that accurately and precisely reflects the original vision of Braun and Hogenberg.
Each set is designed to endure over time including a protective case luxuriously finished with a ribbon, adorned with the iconic frontispieces of the original, which adds an additional touch of authenticity and elegance.
Civitates Orbis Terrarum
The world's first city atlas
Created by Georg Braun y Frans Hogenberg in the heart of the European Renaissance (1572, 1575, 1581, 1588, 1598 and 1617) in Cologne, Germany.
The engraver for the first four volumes was the Flemish artist Frans Hogenberg (1535-1595). He had also prepared several maps for Ortelius' atlas. The engravings of the fifth and sixth volumes were the work of Simon van den Neuwel (1538-1590)
Certification of authenticity. Institutional support of renown assures its importance and legitimate origin.
The 1300 pages distributed in 6 volumes are a testimony to the breadth and depth of the geographic knowledge of the time, presented in a manageable format of 36 x 25 cm that perfectly balances size and readability.
Enriched by a STUDY BOOK in charge of Jose Luis Casado Soto, reviewed and annotated by Agustin Hernando Rica.
The originals are distributed among the National Library of Spain (BNE): R/22248-250, ER/4684-86 and the Historical Library of the University of Salamanca (BGUSAL): BG/32146-32151.