The Kingdom of Serbia, Otherwise Called Rascia. (Il Regno Della Servia Detta Alterimenti Rascia) 1689

Discover the timeless beauty of our fine art quality printed reproduction of this antique map. Perfect for history enthusiasts, collectors, and interior decorators.

Restored with meticulous attention to detail by our team with over a decade of experience, this stunning reproduction captures the intricate artistry and historical significance of the original map.

Whether you're a collector or seeking a unique decor piece, this archival-quality map reproduction is a timeless addition to any space. Order now to bring history to life!

Old map of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Hungary, Moldova, Romania, Serbia.

hand corner of this map states that it was "described on the basis of the most exact maps and with the direction of the most recent news by Giacomo Cantelli da Vignola, subject and geographer of the Most Serene Master the Duke of Modena and published by Giovanni Giacomo de Rossi in his printing house at the [Via della] Pace with the authorization of the Pope. Year 1689." Giacomo Cantelli da Vignola (1643-95) was an Italian geographer and cartographer who in 1685 became court geographer to Francesco II d'Este, Duke of Modena and Reggio. Cantelli worked with Giovanni Giacomo de Rossi (1627-91), a prominent Roman printer and publisher who produced the Baroque atlas Mercurio Geografico with maps by Cantelli (the first edition is undated; a second edition appeared in 1692). This map shows the kingdom of Serbia, bordered by Hungary to the north, Albania and Macedonia to the south, and Wallachia (present-day Romania) to the northeast. Borders, roads, rivers (most prominently the Danube in the north), mountains, and important towns and cities are indicated. Rascia, a medieval Serbian state, is given in the title as an alternative name for Serbia.

Created by Giacomo Cantelli Da Vignola in 1689.

• Title devised, in English, by Library staff.
• "Scale 1:925,000"--Note extracted from World Digital Library.
• Original resource extent: 1 map ; 59 x 44 centimeters.
• Reference extracted from World Digital Library: "Cantelli, Giacomo," Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani (1975), http://www.treccani.it/enciclopedia/giacomo-cantelli_%28Dizionario-Biografico%29/. External
• Original resource at: National and University Library "St Kliment Ohridski" -- Skopje.
• Content in Italian.
• Description based on data extracted from World Digital Library, which may be extracted from partner institutions.