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# The Renaissance of Cities: The Economy of Cities A partir del siglo XI (11th century), trade was revitalized and during the 12th century, long-distance trade routes expanded. Italian cities, such as Venice, Genoa, and Florence, stood out for their trade with the Islamic world, importing goods fro...

# The Renaissance of Cities: The Economy of Cities A partir del siglo XI (11th century), trade was revitalized and during the 12th century, long-distance trade routes expanded. Italian cities, such as Venice, Genoa, and Florence, stood out for their trade with the Islamic world, importing goods from the East. The image shows a map of trade routes during the Middle Ages. It identifies key trading centers and goods traded along the routes. **Key Trading Centers:** * Italian cities (Venice, Genoa, Florence) * Major European cities (London, Paris, Bruges, etc.) * Cities in Northern Europe (Novgorod, Riga) * Cities in the Middle East/Mediterranean (Constantinople, Alexandria) **Goods Traded:** * **From the East:** Fabrics, exotic goods, spices, perfumes * **From Northern Europe:** Grain, furs, timber * **From the Middle East/Mediterranean:** Various goods, including possibly silks, and other valuable items. The map highlights trade routes connecting these cities and regions, showcasing the importance of trade during the Middle Ages. Key trade organizations like the Hansa are mentioned but not visualized with clear markers. Some additional details of the map are visually labeled, but this is not easily converted to a table format.