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... hill about 2,000 feet above the sea . It is a striking object from any point , and consists of a college annexed to a circular chapel , with an octagon dome 60 feet in diameter , built by Giuvara , in consequence of the vow of Vittorio ...
... hill about 2,000 feet above the sea . It is a striking object from any point , and consists of a college annexed to a circular chapel , with an octagon dome 60 feet in diameter , built by Giuvara , in consequence of the vow of Vittorio ...
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... hill - side , above the Stura . Near this is Pollenzo Castle , on the River Tanaro , on the site of the Roman Pollentia . Here the line to Alba and Alessandria parts off . Alba ( Stat . ) On the Tanaro , with a popula- tion of 6,400 ...
... hill - side , above the Stura . Near this is Pollenzo Castle , on the River Tanaro , on the site of the Roman Pollentia . Here the line to Alba and Alessandria parts off . Alba ( Stat . ) On the Tanaro , with a popula- tion of 6,400 ...
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... hill in a fertile plain , with a cathedral , a new theatre , college , and several churches . The cathedral contains an ancient bas- relief of the downfall of Phaeton , with inscriptions in Greek . It was the ancient Dertona , and ...
... hill in a fertile plain , with a cathedral , a new theatre , college , and several churches . The cathedral contains an ancient bas- relief of the downfall of Phaeton , with inscriptions in Greek . It was the ancient Dertona , and ...
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... hill , and soon after Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn come into view in the Alps on the left . At Leri , near this ... hills to Biella in 1 hour , passing Sallussola and three other stations . ( See Route 7. ) VERCELLI ( Stat . ) restored ...
... hill , and soon after Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn come into view in the Alps on the left . At Leri , near this ... hills to Biella in 1 hour , passing Sallussola and three other stations . ( See Route 7. ) VERCELLI ( Stat . ) restored ...
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... hill side ; having an old machicolated castle , and a cathedral , on the site of a Temple of Apollo . It produces cheese , cotton , and silk , and has a trade in cheese , rice , iron , and other produce of the district . The women strip ...
... hill side ; having an old machicolated castle , and a cathedral , on the site of a Temple of Apollo . It produces cheese , cotton , and silk , and has a trade in cheese , rice , iron , and other produce of the district . The women strip ...
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Page 212 - Thence to the gates cast round thine eye, and see What conflux issuing forth, or entering in, Praetors, proconsuls to their provinces Hasting, or on return, in robes of state ; Lictors and rods, the ensigns of their power, Legions and cohorts, turms of horse and wings ; Or embassies from regions far remote, In various habits, on the Appian road...
Page 204 - While stands the Coliseum, Rome shall stand ; (') " When falls the Coliseum, Rome shall fall ; " And when Rome falls — the World.
Page 49 - OSIER'S CHINA & CRYSTAL GLASS SERVICES, "The Visitor to London who leaves without seeing the Show Rooms of Messrs. OSLEB has missed one of the sights of the metropolis.
Page 41 - This first-rate Establishment, situated on the Villarroza Square, No. 5, has been entirely re-furnished with every modern comfort and luxury, and now offers the most desirable residence to English travellers visiting this fine climate.
Page 53 - We must now proceed to the two great poems which were produced at the end of the eleventh or beginning of the twelfth century.
Page 28 - But hark ! the cry is Astur : And lo ! the ranks divide ; And the great Lord of Luna Comes with his stately stride. Upon his ample shoulders Clangs loud the fourfold shield, And in his hand he shakes the brand Which none but he can wield.
Page 23 - The walls throughout, from the entrance to the apse, are covered with precious marbles, ananged in patterns of great beauty. The roof of the nave is divided longitudinally into three compartments, which prevents the awkwardness that is usually observed where windows of a semicircular form cut into a semi-circular vault. Here it is done as artistically as it could be done in the best Gothic vaults.
Page 208 - The imperial palace, compass huge and high The structure, skill of noblest architects, With gilded battlements, conspicuous far, Turrets, and terraces, and glittering spires.