Let’s discover how Italy was a long time ago! A fascinating trip through the old maps of Italy
Credits: Raremaps
I don’t know if it’s the same to you, but I find that old maps have a kind of charm I can’t explain. It’s just as if they tell a story which absolutely deserve to be listened. Ancient maps, I feel, give off a reverential power that you cannot pass over.
Furthermore, if you’re a bit curious like me, how could you avoid having a look at an old map if you have it within reach? Well, to satisfy our curiosity, I’ve looked for maps of ancient Italy which I am pleased to share with you. Enjoy!!!
Ancient map of Italy – Old map dating back to 1720
Credits: Anticoantico
Ancient Map of Pompeii – Old map of Pompeii before the eruption of Vesuvio
Credits: Inform.umd.edu
Ancient Map of Tuscany – Old map copper engraved
Credits: pettinarolimapsandprints
Ancient map of the territory of Rome – Old map dating back to 1620
Credits: pettinarolimapsandprints
Ancient map of Sicily – Old map copper engraved
Credits: pettinarolimapsandprints
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I love these old maps. They are functional and useful at the same time. I really like this post. Thank you!!
Hi Coolmon, welcome to CharmingItaly! I am happy you like this post, thank you for your comment!!
All maps of Italia (all cities), Roma, Gaulia, Helvetia, Germania, Hispania, Britania, Carthage, Greece, Egypt, Israel, etc…, strictly from the B.C. era.