In the mid-eighteenth century, the geological instability of the area and the prevalence of malaria rendered the settlement of S. Lorenzo alle Grotte a perilous location. This prompted Clement XIV and Pius VI to order the relocation of the town to a more secure location, thus establishing S. Lorenzo nuovo. The authorities meticulously oversaw all aspects of the construction of the new town. The establishment of a new town by the Papal Government is indicative of the ways in which the Papal State sought to respond to external stimuli from the European context, albeit in a specific manner. The creation of a new town cannot be considered as a neutral operation, but rather as a component of a broader political plan.
Una città di nuova fondazione nello Stato pontificio: S. Lorenzo Nuovo (seconda metà del XVIII secolo)
R. Sansa
2025-01-01
Abstract
In the mid-eighteenth century, the geological instability of the area and the prevalence of malaria rendered the settlement of S. Lorenzo alle Grotte a perilous location. This prompted Clement XIV and Pius VI to order the relocation of the town to a more secure location, thus establishing S. Lorenzo nuovo. The authorities meticulously oversaw all aspects of the construction of the new town. The establishment of a new town by the Papal Government is indicative of the ways in which the Papal State sought to respond to external stimuli from the European context, albeit in a specific manner. The creation of a new town cannot be considered as a neutral operation, but rather as a component of a broader political plan.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
