edificio "di ringhiera"
English translation: balustrade building
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| edificio balustrade building Explanation: gli edifici di ringhiera sono quelli in cui gli appartementi si "snodano" lungo un corridoio delimitato da una ringhiera appunto e che spesso si affacciano su un cortile interno. Non so se è qualcosa di tipico italiano... Ciao Cris |
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| edificio railing building Explanation: . |
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| edificio v.s. Explanation: I think Cris is right and this is something typically Italian (perhaps Milanese). I know that this type of apartment building was popular in the working-class neighbourhoods of Milan (L'Isola-from my experience). Maybe it should be explained rather than translated. This site gives an nice photo and explanation in Italian: http://www.freeforumzone.com/viewmessaggi.aspx?f=33222&idd=8... I spent some time in Milan at a friends apartment in a casa ringhiera and it was a unique experience. There were children playing and people working the courtyard and you couldn't help but get to know the neighbours because you always saw each other as soon as you opened the front door. I think Cris gives a good explanation. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2 hrs 48 mins (2004-03-31 13:51:12 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Didn\'t realize Cris hadn\'t put it in English: A low apartment block characteristic of Milan that usually has a coutryard. Each floor has an open walk way with a balustrade that connects the front doors of the individual apartments. Maybe a bit long for you but maybe someone can put it a bit more eloquently into fewer words. |
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