Ciudades y aldeas del Nuevo Mundo en los documentos de los mercaderes y viajeros italianos del Quinientos

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to examine the formation of urban and rural centers and agricultural landscapes in the New World through the accounts of Italian travelers to the Americas during the sixteenth century, whereby they described the building techniques used in towns and villages. Although not exhaustive, the picture that emerges presents an interesting perspective on the architectural style of houses, manufacturing facilities and public or religious buildings, which in some cases seem to be by inspired by the Italian Renaissance.