Ancient map of Lugdunum, Lyon, 1593

Ancient map of Lugdunum, Lyon, 1593Braun & Hogenberg's "Lugdunum" refers to their depiction of the ancient Roman city of Lugdunum, which is now modern day Lyon in France. In their renowned work "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" (Cities of the World), published between 1572 and 1617, they included detailed bird's eye views, plans, and maps of various cities from around the world, including historical and contemporary cities. The depiction of Lugdunum in "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" would have

this cartographic gem showcases the Japanese archipelago's top portion

Europe and Africa are shifted to the right

" depicted the areas outside the city walls

including world maps and maps of different countries and regions

Abraham Ortelius was a Flemish cartographer and geographer who is often considered one of the pioneers of modern cartography

created in 1945

such as the Americas

This map is a product of the Körber Kümmerly publishing company

This atlas was highly regarded for its comprehensive geographical coverage

such as the Cathedral

Homann's maps were widely used by explorers

with the Opéra Garnier in the background