The City of the Sun

Da Vinci proposed a two-level city, with the rich literally living above the poor. He and other city planners thought that Plato's strict division between social classes should be reflected in the urban landscape. Another theme taken over from ancient authors was the ideal shape for a city. One of the reasons that Tomazo Campanela's city of the Sun is so famous is its account of the layout and physical appearance of its utopia.