The Hustle and Bustle of Port Cities

Introducing the Concept

Book Chapter (2025)
Author(s)

Robert Bartłomiejski (University of Szczecin)

Maciej Kowalewski (University of Szczecin)

Carola Hein (TU Delft - History, Form & Aesthetics)

Research Group
History, Form & Aesthetics
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004711174_002
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Publication Year
2025
Language
English
Research Group
History, Form & Aesthetics
Pages (from-to)
1-19
ISBN (print)
978-90-04-71116-7
ISBN (electronic)
978-90-04-71117-4
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Abstract

The confluence of sea and city has left its mark on urban design, art, and literature. When we talk about port cities, we usually imply urban units defined by a special physical, technical, and cultural relationship with the sea, made possible by port infrastructure. In fact, the functionality of port cities has changed over time, and they have, at various points, been considered safe havens and defence posts. [...]