Napoleon and town planning in the 19th century, online
The Fédération Européenne des Cités Napoléoniennes - Destination Napoleon is delighted to be inaugurating the very first Napoleon-themed exhibition on Europeana on 5 May 2022. Part of the Destination Napoleon European WeekThe theme of this year's exhibition is "Napoleon and town planning in the 19th century".
The end of the 18th century saw the emergence of a number of political and social changes fostered by the new ideas of the Enlightenment. The city became a place for life, discussion and social activities that had to be as healthy, inclusive and emancipatory as possible, and Napoleon played an important role in the urban changes that took place across Europe in his time.
Many thanks to all those who helped make this exhibition possible, especially our cities members, the heart of our Federation. The exhibition is currently available in French and English, but Europeana supports more than 20 European languages. If you would like to translate the exhibition into your language or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact write to us.
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🔗 Exhibition (French version))
🔗 Exhibition (English version))