{"product_id":"old-map-of-kingdom-of-hungary-by-visscher-1690-budapest-vienna-zagreb-bucharest-bratislava","title":"Old Map of Kingdom of Hungary by Visscher, 1690: Budapest, Vienna, Zagreb, Bucharest, Bratislava","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the past with the 'Totius Regni Hungariae et adjacentium Regionum Tabula', a meticulously detailed map of the Kingdom of Hungary and its neighboring regions. Crafted in 1690 by the renowned cartographer Nicolaes Visscher II, this map serves as a testament to the cartographic precision of the Dutch Golden Age. It provides a captivating snapshot of Central Europe at the end of the 17th century, with the Kingdom of Hungary as its primary focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map's Latin title translates to 'Map of the Entire Kingdom of Hungary and Adjacent Regions', indicating the expansive geographical coverage of this piece. It extends beyond the borders of modern-day Hungary, encompassing parts of Austria, Slovakia, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, and Ukraine. This provides a comprehensive view of the political landscape of the time, reflecting the historical complexity of Central Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive major cities are prominently featured on this map: Budapest, Vienna, Zagreb, Bucharest, and Bratislava. Each city is represented with remarkable accuracy, demonstrating Visscher's meticulous attention to detail. The map also includes smaller towns, rivers, and natural landmarks, providing a comprehensive depiction of the region's topography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, this map captures a time when the Kingdom of Hungary was part of the Habsburg Monarchy, ruled by the Austrian House of Habsburg. It was a period of significant political change, with the Kingdom of Hungary and its neighboring regions undergoing numerous territorial adjustments. This map serves as a fascinating historical document, providing insight into the geopolitical dynamics of the time. Explore the past with this exquisite piece of cartographic history, a perfect addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the significant locations shown on this map:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKingdom of Hungary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBudapest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Known as Buda and Pest until 1873, it was the historic capital of the Kingdom of Hungary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDebrecen\u003c\/strong\u003e: Known as the \"Calvinist Rome\", it was a significant center of the Reformed Church in Hungary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSzeged\u003c\/strong\u003e: Known as Partiscum during Roman times, it was a significant trade center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePécs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Known as Sopianae in ancient times, it was a significant early Christian settlement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGyőr\u003c\/strong\u003e: Known as Arrabona in Roman times, it was a major military and administrative center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMiskolc\u003c\/strong\u003e: Known for its rich deposits of iron and other metals, it was a significant industrial center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSzékesfehérvár\u003c\/strong\u003e: The traditional coronation town of the Hungarian Kings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNyíregyháza\u003c\/strong\u003e: Known for its thermal baths, it was a popular spa town.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKecskemét\u003c\/strong\u003e: Known for its unique architecture, it was a significant cultural center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSopron\u003c\/strong\u003e: Known as Scarbantia in Roman times, it was a significant military center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArchduchy of Austria\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVienna\u003c\/strong\u003e: The capital city, known for its cultural and political significance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraz\u003c\/strong\u003e: Known for its beautiful old town, it was a significant cultural center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinz\u003c\/strong\u003e: Known for its steel industry, it was a significant industrial center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalzburg\u003c\/strong\u003e: Known for its baroque architecture, it was a significant cultural center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInnsbruck\u003c\/strong\u003e: Known for its significant location in the Alps, it was a major trade route.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKingdom of Croatia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZagreb\u003c\/strong\u003e: The capital city, known for its cultural and political significance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Known for the Diocletian's Palace, it was a significant cultural center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRijeka\u003c\/strong\u003e: Known for its port, it was a significant trade center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOsijek\u003c\/strong\u003e: Known for its baroque architecture, it was a significant cultural center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZadar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Known for its Roman and Venetian ruins, it was a significant cultural center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrincipality of Transylvania\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCluj-Napoca\u003c\/strong\u003e: Known as Klausenburg to the Saxons and Kolozsvár to the Hungarians, it was a significant cultural center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrașov\u003c\/strong\u003e: Known as Kronstadt to the Saxons, it was a significant trade center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSibiu\u003c\/strong\u003e: Known as Hermannstadt to the Saxons, it was a significant cultural center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimișoara\u003c\/strong\u003e: Known for its baroque architecture, it was a significant cultural center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOradea\u003c\/strong\u003e: Known for its thermal baths, it was a popular spa town.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotable Natural Phenomena\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanube River\u003c\/strong\u003e: The second longest river in Europe, flowing through multiple countries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLake Balaton\u003c\/strong\u003e: The largest lake in Central Europe, known for its beauty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarpathian Mountains\u003c\/strong\u003e: A significant mountain range 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You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map looks great at all sizes: 18x11in (45x27cm), 24x13 inches (60x33cm), 36x20 inches (90x50cm), 40x22 inches (100x55cm), 50x27 inches (125x70cm), 60x32 inches (152.5x81.5cm) and 70x38 inches (178x96.5cm), but\n    it looks even better when printed large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can create beautiful, large prints of this map up to 90in (229cm). Please get in touch if you're looking for\n    larger, customised or different framing options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 24x36in (61x91.5cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe labels on this map are very small at 12x16in (30.5x41cm). The map is still very attractive, but you may struggle to read the smallest letters. 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