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Mario Botta by Matteo Fieni Image Credit: Alexandre Tabaste
I have lived in Lugano for the past forty years, but the only public commission the city has ever entrusted to me was a bus stop,” Mario Botta humorously confesses. This is despite the fact that this native of Switzerland, born in Mendrisio on April 1st, 1943, is the first Swiss architect of international renown since Le Corbusier. Thus, it’s no surprise that he describes Switzerland as both “a mother and a wicked stepmother.” He has built cathedrals, synagogues, towers, and modern-art museums all over the world, yet his hometown has only ever commissioned him for a bus stop.
10 Fascinating Facts About The Ancient City Of Pompeii
After the eruption of Mount Vesuvius on August 24, 79, the entire city of Pompeii in the Bay of Naples was buried and forgotten until the mid-18th century. Today, Pompeii is one of the most iconic archaeological sites and it holds a special place in the imagination of the general public.
When the volcanic gas and ashes reached Pompeii and sealed its fate, the city was “paused” in time. When the site was rediscovered, its excellent state of preservation became apparent. In terms of volume of detailed archaeological data, no other site can rival Pompeii.
L Amore è un orto in mezzo alla fiumara: I Canti del popolo reggino di Mandalari (1881) zoomsud.it - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from zoomsud.it Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.