Here are the instructions:

GUIDELINES:

EURO-CITY CASE STUDY ANALYSIS REPORT

(Eurostadtforschungsbericht)

Topic: Regional Capital.

This assignment requires you to select a European city of your choice and perform a basic

geographic analysis of it. You will conduct your research, write an approximately 2 page descriptive

narrative of your research findings, and include at least one map of the city

.

You MUST cite your sources!

The Euro-City Analysis Report must include the following for full credit (10 points):

– Identify and Geographic Location (2 points):

Absolute location and Relative location

Climate region; Primary landform

Geographic site and situation

Primary or major physical geographic features

Country and political jurisdiction(s)

Demographic/Population Data

– City’s Origins and Description (4 points):

Origins of the city or settlement:

Why was it located there?

Strategic location, trading route, favorable harbor, river, university

Year or date city was founded, chartered, or “referenced”

Primary functions: Capital city, administrative, port, trade, manufacturing, industry, crossroads,

border, castle, university, tourism.

Description of urban patterns: Street pattern, transportation routes and access, focal points, major

squares, landmarks, etc.

– Major buildings or landmarks:

Castles, city walls, or structures of defense

Gates, towers, and bridges

Cathedrals, churches, city halls, and guild halls

Museums and universities

Palaces, gardens, and parks

– Cultural Geography (1 point):

Dominant cultural aspects and features of the population:

Primary language(s) and ethnicity(ies)

Primary religion(s)

Major events, historical significance, celebrations, festivals

– Analysis (1 point):

What defines the city or makes it unique (in your view)?

Map Page (2 points):

Map of city under analysis.