In anthropology, “landscape” is the human interpretation and transformation of the physical environment in which we live.

With a glance, a walk or a tour, we can discover a lot about a place: is it walkable, are there women on the streets?, what does it imply for safety? are there hanging clothes or street vendors?what does it reveal about the economy?

The urban landscape tells stories through its walls, streets, sounds and social interactions. These ever-changing narratives reflect the diversity and collective dynamics of its inhabitants. Beyond the physical space, the urban landscape comes alive in the interaction between human and non-human actors, with those who inhabit it being the true authors of the “urban text”.

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