Magnificent Milan

By Dario Cestaro and Franca Lugato

Book Overview

The first pop-up book on Milan, a 3D guide for children and adults. Milan revealed by the spectacular paper architecture of Dario Cestaro, in a pop-up book that recounts the city's history in simple texts and curious anecdotes. A fascinating journey through colorful pages that turn into Milan's most famous buildings, helping even the youngest of readers to recognize its principal landmarks: the Duomo, with its soaring spires; the Castello Sforzesco, with its imposing battlement walls; the Teatro alla Scala, temple of opera; the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, a medieval treasure chest dedicated to the city's patron saint; the Stazione Centrale, with its daring vaults of iron and glass; and the city's new skyline, redesigned by skyscrapers over 200 meters in height.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8831721216
• ISBN13: 9788831721219
• Release Date: February 2016
• Publisher: Marsilio Editori
• Length: 12 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 9.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher