The evolution of Madrid's suburban landscape between the sixteenth and twentieth centuries

Reviews the different ideas regarding Madrid's suburban landscape over the past 500 years. Argues that Madrid may be regarded as a typically Arabic town with a considerable amount of riverside vegetation, rather than a traditional town overlooking prairie land. Focuses on the existence of orcha...

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Published in:Studies in the history of gardens & designed landscapes 2010-11, Vol.30 (4), p.306-314
Main Author: Ramón-Laca, Luis
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Reviews the different ideas regarding Madrid's suburban landscape over the past 500 years. Argues that Madrid may be regarded as a typically Arabic town with a considerable amount of riverside vegetation, rather than a traditional town overlooking prairie land. Focuses on the existence of orchards and waterwheels. (Quotes from original text)
ISSN:1460-1176
1943-2186
DOI:10.1080/14601170903525686