Columbus Azzurro Illuminated Globe - 16 Inch

The Columbus Azzurro Illuminated Desktop Globe shows off its advanced technology and sophisticated design with a sizable 17 inch sphere. The classy brushed stainless steel base and flat styled semi-meridian frame the artisanal globe, measuring to be 20 inches tall. The detailed map, ripe with geographical information, has been hand applied to the acrylic globe by Columbus skilled craftspeople. The impressive quality of the German engineering is on luxurious display with the Azzuro globe.

The Azzurro showcases a physical map when the light of the globe is off. The deep blues, greens and yellows of Earth's oceans and vegetative cover are apparent until the internal light bulb is switched on. Then the Columbus desktop globe takes on some qualities of a political map. The cultural and political boundaries of the world's nations then becomes faintly visible of the DUORAMA globe. There is a lot to love in the Columbus Azzurro Illuminated Desktop Globe; the recreation of the varied elevations of Earth's rugged terrain, the vibrant colors, the superb artistry and reliable design. Still, nothing beats the satisfaction of seeing this Columbus unit in action. This beautiful world globe deserves to be experienced and appreciated for all of its cartographic achievement.

Light powered by cord to be plugged into wall. Cord is not shown in product photo.