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9 October 20248 October 2024

The building of the Bank of Chiavari in the Republic Square

Il palazzo del Banco di Chiavari in piazza della Repubblica a Sestri Levante

The Banco di Chiavari building in Piazza della Repubblica in Sestri Levante.
In Piazza Sant’Antonio, we can say the center of Sestri Levante’s traffic, in addition to the recent roundabout (for about fifteen years, before that there was a nice traffic light, do you remember?) there is also this beautiful building which is the headquarters, on the ground floor, of the Sestri agency of Banco di Chiavari and the Ligurian Riviera.

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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 28.

Here is where this building is located:

The Banco di Chiavari e della Riviera Ligure was founded in 1870 by a group of enterprising operators from Chiavari with the name of “Banco di Sconto del Circondario di Chiavari”, with headquarters in the same Tigullian town in the province of Genoa. The first important date was 1904 when the first branch of the new credit institution was inaugurated in nearby Rapallo, followed by others, including in 1909 the one in Varese Ligure, the first in the province of La Spezia.
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The building of the Bank of Chiavari in the Republic Square in Sestri Levante – Le bâtiment Banco di Chiavari sur la Piazza della Repubblica à Sestri Levante – El edificio del Banco di Chiavari en la Piazza della Repubblica en Sestri Levante – O edifício do Banco di Chiavari na Piazza della Repubblica em Sestri Levante – Das Gebäude der Banco di Chiavari auf der Piazza della Repubblica in Sestri Levante – Tòa nhà Banco di Chiavari ở quảng trường Piazza della Repubblica ở Sestri Levante

9 October 20246 October 2024

Meatballs in tomato sauce, the recipe

Le polpette al sugo di pomodoro, la ricetta

Meatballs in tomato sauce, the recipe.
Some time ago I was on board the Costa Fascinosa where, every now and then, the great Maitre d’Hotel Gianni prepared succulent dishes for us!
One of these were meatballs in tomato sauce, of which I leave you a simple and tasty recipe to prepare them at home.

Ingredients

For the meatballs:
– 350 g minced meat (beef or mixed);
– 50 g stale bread or chopped wholemeal friselle;
– 50 g grated cheese (Grana Padano or Parmigiano);
– 1 egg;
– 20 ml milk;
– 2 tablespoons chopped parsley;
– Salt and pepper to taste.
For the sauce:
– 720 ml tomato puree;
– 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil;
– 1 clove garlic;
– Salt and pepper to taste;
– Fresh basil (optional).

Preparation

First, let's prepare the meatballs.
In a large bowl, mix the minced meat, the chopped bread, the grated cheese, the egg, the milk, the parsley, the salt and the pepper. Work the mixture well with your hands until you obtain a smooth dough. Shape medium-sized meatballs.
Then let's prepare the sauce.
In a saucepan, heat the oil and brown the garlic for a few minutes. Add the tomato puree, salt, pepper and a few basil leaves if desired. Cook over low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the meatballs to the sauce and cook for about 20 minutes, turning them gently halfway through cooking to ensure they cook evenly.
Serve the meatballs hot, perhaps with a sprinkling of chopped parsley and a little chilli pepper if you like it spicy.

Enjoy! If you have any questions or suggestions, let me know!
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Meatballs in tomato sauce, the recipe – Boulettes de viande à la sauce tomate, la recette – Albóndigas en salsa de tomate, la receta – Almôndegas com molho de tomate, a receita – Fleischbällchen in Tomatensauce, das Rezept – Thịt viên sốt cà chua, công thức

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9 October 20247 October 2024

Inside the Cathedral of NS dell’Orto in Chiavari

All'interno della Cattedrale di NS dell'Orto a Chiavari

Inside the Cathedral of NS dell’Orto in Chiavari.
The beautiful cathedral of Chiavari photographed a little while ago.

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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 24-50.

The Cathedral of Nostra Signora dell’Orto is a Catholic place of worship located in the municipality of Chiavari, in Piazza Nostra Signora dell’Orto, in the metropolitan city of Genoa. Episcopal seat of the diocese of Chiavari, it is also a Marian sanctuary and seat of the homonymous parish of the vicariate of Chiavari-Lavagna.
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The interior of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Garden in Chiavari – L’intérieur de la cathédrale Notre-Dame du Jardin de Chiavari – El interior de la Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Jardín en Chiavari – O interior da Catedral de Nossa Senhora do Jardim em Chiavari – Das Innere der Kathedrale Unserer Lieben Frau vom Garten in Chiavari – Nội thất của Nhà thờ Đức Mẹ Vườn ở Chiavari – 基亚瓦里花园圣母大教堂的内部 – キアヴァリの庭の聖母大聖堂の内部

8 October 20244 October 2024

A glimpse of Via del Campo in Genoa

A glimpse of Via del Campo in Genoa.
I love walking through the historic center of Genoa even if I'm always a little uncomfortable taking photos with so many people in front of me.
For this reason I never get very clear photos in this Genoese "alley".

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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 24-50.

Here's more or less where I took the photo:

A glimpse of Via del Campo in Genoa – Un aperçu de la via del Campo à Gênes – Un vistazo a la vía del Campo en Génova – Um vislumbre da via del Campo em Génova – Ein Blick auf die Via del Campo in Genua – Một cái nhìn thoáng qua qua del Campo ở Genoa

8 October 20247 October 2024

The streets of the center of Cadiz in Spain

Le stradine del centro di Cadice in Spagna

The streets of the center of Cadiz in Spain.
Walking through the historic center of the beautiful city of Cadiz you walk along these very characteristic streets where the windows almost all have these very protruding wooden frames.
And then, normally, the ship docks right in front of the center and in five minutes you are already there!

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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 24-50.

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Here's where the town is located:

It is probably the oldest city founded in the western Mediterranean area by the Phoenicians in the 11th century BC, although its birth is now officially dated back to the end of the 8th century BC.
Founded with the original name of Gadir (in Phoenician: Gdr, fortress, with the same etymology as Agadir in Morocco) on what was once a small archipelago and now a single island, to exploit the rich trade routes with the Atlantic Ocean in the copper and tin trade. In ancient Greece it was known as Gadeira and in the times of the Roman Empire as Gades from which the current gentilic name of gaditano derives.
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The narrow streets of the center of Cadiz in Spain – Les rues étroites du centre de Cadix en Espagne – Las estrechas calles del centro de Cádiz en España – As ruas estreitas do centro de Cádiz, na Espanha – Die engen Gassen im Zentrum von Cadiz in Spanien – Những con đường hẹp ở trung tâm Cadiz ở Tây Ban Nha – 西班牙加的斯市中心的狭窄街道 – スペインのカディス中心部の狭い通り

7 October 20247 October 2024

The roundabout on Via Vittorio Veneto in Sestri Levante

La rotonda di via Vittorio Veneto a Sestri Levante

The roundabout on Via Vittorio Veneto in Sestri Levante.
This small roundabout that was built not many years ago serves as a connection between Lungomare Giovanni Descalzo and Via Vittorio Veneto.

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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 24-50.

Where is the roundabout located:

The roundabout on Via Vittorio Veneto in Sestri Levante – Le rond-point de la via Vittorio Veneto à Sestri Levante – La rotonda de via Vittorio Veneto en Sestri Levante – A rotunda da via Vittorio Veneto em Sestri Levante – Der Kreisverkehr auf der Via Vittorio Veneto in Sestri Levante – Bùng binh qua Vittorio Veneto ở Sestri Levante

7 October 20244 October 2024

The citadel of Malaga called Alcazaba

La cittadella moresca di Malaga chiamata Alcazaba

The Moorish Citadel of Malaga called Alcazaba.
The city of Malaga, nestled along the beautiful Costa del Sol in Spain, is a place rich in history, culture and architectural beauty. Among the gems that make this city unique is the Citadel of Malaga, a fascinating complex that encompasses centuries of history and offers visitors a journey into the heart of Malaga's heritage.
The Citadel of Malaga, also known as the Alcazaba, has its roots deep in the Moorish history of Spain. Built in the 11th century during the reign of Abd al-Rahman III, the Alcazaba served as a defensive fortress and royal residence. Its strategic location on Gibralfaro Hill allowed it to control access to the port and protect the city from enemy incursions.
The architecture of the Citadel of Malaga is a fascinating mix of Moorish styles and later Christian interventions. While the complex retains the structure and decorative elements typical of Arab architecture, Christian additions, such as the Nasrid Palace and the Puerta del Cristo, bear witness to the cultural transition that characterized the history of the region.
Strolling through the marble-paved courtyards, visitors can admire the lush gardens, intricate details of the ceramic tiles and fountains that add a touch of freshness and serenity to the complex.
The Nasrid Palace, with its intricate carvings and muqarnas ceilings, represents the pinnacle of Moorish art and offers a glimpse of the luxury and refinement of the era.
One of the most impressive elements of the Citadel of Malaga is the panoramic view it offers of the city and the Mediterranean Sea. By climbing the Gibralfaro Tower, which is connected to the Alcazaba, visitors will be rewarded with a breathtaking view that takes in the city, the port and the surrounding mountains. This unique viewpoint is perfect for those who want to capture unforgettable images of Malaga.
The Citadel of Malaga is not only a historical museum, but also a vibrant cultural center that hosts events and activities for residents and visitors. Concerts, art exhibitions, theater performances and festivals are regularly held in its courtyards, adding a contemporary touch to this historic gem.
The Citadel of Malaga stands as a living testimony to the rich history of this fascinating Spanish city. With its Moorish architecture, lush gardens and spectacular panoramic views, the complex transports visitors back in time, offering a window into Malaga's glorious legacy. A journey through the Citadel is an unforgettable experience that brings the past and the present together in a fascinating embrace on the Costa del Sol.

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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Tamron 16-300.

The Alcazaba of Malaga (al-qaṣba, “citadel”) is a fortress from the Muslim era, built on a pre-existing fortress of Phoenician origin. It is located at the foot of Mount Gibralfaro, on top of which is the castle of the same name. The Alcazaba and the castle are connected by a passage in the mountain protected by a double zigzag wall called La Coracha. It occupied the eastern end of the city walls, like all Muslim alcazabas, so that the southern, western and northern fronts remained within the walls.
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The Moorish citadel of Malaga called Alcazaba – La citadelle maure de Malaga appelée Alcazaba – La ciudadela árabe de Málaga llamada Alcazaba – A cidadela mourisca de Málaga chamada Alcazaba – Die maurische Zitadelle von Malaga namens Alcazaba – Thành cổ Moorish của Malaga có tên là Alcazaba – 马拉加的摩尔人城堡称为阿尔卡萨瓦 – アルカサバと呼ばれるマラガのムーア人の城塞

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6 October 20246 October 2024

Ravioli with ragù from the Ou Grumallu farmhouse

I ravioli al ragù dell'Agriturismo Ou Grumallu

Ravioli with ragù from the Ou Grumallu farmhouse.
As the most attentive readers will know, I really love ravioli with ragù, the Ligurian ones with a mixed filling of meat and vegetables, seasoned, when possible, with the typical tuccu (the touch, the Genoese meat ragù).
These are the excellent ravioli with ragù from the Ou Grumallu farmhouse in Case Soprane, in the municipality of Ne.

Go see my article with my personal ranking of the restaurants where I ate the best ravioli al ragù in the Province of Genoa di Levante.

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Where is the restaurant located:

Ligurian cuisine is made up of dishes from the culinary tradition of Liguria, a region that uses ingredients linked both to local production (such as preboggion, a mixture of wild herbs) and to imports from areas with which Ligurians have had frequent contact over the centuries (such as Sardinian pecorino, one of the ingredients of pesto).
A poor cuisine, typical of country people, mountaineers and sailors, made of simple, common and cheap foods, which has however become expensive, refined and full of ancient glories.
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Ravioli with ragù from the Ou Grumallu farmhouse – Les raviolis à la sauce à la viande de la ferme Ou Grumallu – Los ravioles con salsa de carne de la masía Ou Grumallu – O ravioli com molho de carne da quinta Ou Grumallu – Die Ravioli mit Fleischsauce vom Bauernhof Ou Grumallu – Ravioli với nước sốt thịt từ Agriturismo Ou Grumallu

6 October 20244 October 2024

A sushi boat on a ship

A sushi boat on a ship.
Now a global dish, it certainly cannot be missing on board cruise ships.
Obviously these shots were taken in the restaurant Sushino now present, I believe, on all Costa ships.

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Sushi is a set of typical Japanese dishes based on rice, along with other ingredients such as fish, nori seaweed or eggs. The filling is raw (or in some variants cooked) and can be served placed on rice, rolled in a strip of seaweed, arranged in rice rolls or inserted into a small pocket of tofu.
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A sushi boat on a ship – A sushi boat on a ship – Un barco de sushi en un barco. – Um barco de sushi num navio – Ein Sushi-Boot auf einem Schiff – Một chiếc thuyền sushi trên một con tàu

6 October 202418 September 2024

The small port of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre

Il porticciolo di Vernazza alle Cinque Terre visto dall'alto

The small port of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre seen from above.
Some time ago, while I was at home, I went to the Cinque Terre to do some trekking. Unfortunately the classic Sentiero Azzurro (the one that goes from Monterosso to Vernazza on the sea side) was closed for maintenance so, with my wife, we decided to try walking uphill to the Sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Soviore and then, once at the top, we went down the path that, passing by Nostra Signora di Reggio, descends to Vernazza.
From above the village of Vernazza is always splendid, don't you think?

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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Tamron 16-300.

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The village, which grew along the Vernazzola stream (now covered) which constitutes its central artery, has an exceptionally intact urban fabric, divided into a series of alleys and steep stairways. Above the town of Vernazza, at an altitude of 325 meters above sea level, is the sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Reggio.
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