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The magnificent Spoleto Cathedral and its churchyard

Il magnifico Duomo di Spoleto ed il suo sagrato

The magnificent Cathedral of Spoleto and its churchyard.
If you find yourself in Spoleto, you cannot miss a visit to the magnificent Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, also known as the Cathedral of Spoleto. This masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, built between 1151 and 1227, is the city's main place of worship and an Italian national monument.
The cathedral's façade is a real spectacle, with its central rose window and golden mosaics that sparkle in the sun. Inside, you can admire frescoes by Filippo Lippi, which tell the stories of the Virgin Mary, and works by Pinturicchio.
Every year, during the Festival dei Due Mondi, the cathedral becomes one of the most evocative places of the event, hosting concerts and shows that pay homage to its beauty and history.
Don't miss the opportunity to visit this extraordinary example of art and spirituality. The Cathedral of Spoleto awaits you for a journey through time and beauty!

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

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Where is the cathedral located:

The cathedral was built between 1151 and 1227 on the site of a pre-existing building; it was part of the Vaita De Domo. It was consecrated by Pope Innocent III in 1198. Inside, in the apse, there is the valuable cycle of frescoes by Filippo Lippi Stories of the Virgin, painted in the last years of the artist's life, between May 1467 and September 1469.
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The magnificent Spoleto Cathedral and its churchyard – La magnifique cathédrale de Spolète et son cimetière – La magnífica catedral de Spoleto y su cementerio – A magnífica Catedral de Spoleto e o seu adro – Die prächtige Kathedrale von Spoleto und ihr Kirchhof – Nhà thờ Spoleto tráng lệ và sân nhà thờ của nó

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The characteristic Penisola Levante street in Sestri Levante

La caratteristica via Penisola Levante a Sestri Levante

The characteristic Via Penisola Levante in Sestri Levante.
One of the most beautiful streets in Sestri, the one that leads first to the small walk of the Baia del Silenzio and then, continuing, goes up the Penisola (hence the name) and arrives at the church of San Nicolò and the Castelli.
I used the telephoto for this which is a little squashed but the effect is desired!

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

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The characteristic via Penisola Levante in Sestri Levante – La caractéristique via Penisola Levante à Sestri Levante – La característica vía Penisola Levante en Sestri Levante – A característica via Penisola Levante em Sestri Levante – Die Charakteristik der Via Penisola Levante in Sestri Levante – Đặc điểm qua Penisola Levante ở Sestri Levante – 塞斯特里莱万特 (Sestri Levante) 佩尼索拉莱万特 (Penisola Levante) 的特色 – セストリ・レバンテのペニソラ・レバンテ経由の特徴
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Two steps in via San Vincenzo in Genoa

Due passi in via San Vincenzo a Genova

Two steps in via San Vincenzo in Genoa.
Every time I am in Genoa, not by car, I always try to take the train at the Brignole train station on my way back. To get there, after walking along via Venti Settembre, you have to go through this large pedestrian street that is downhill at the point in the photo.

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Due passi in via San Vincenzo a Genova

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Here is the spot where I took this photo:

The neighborhood takes its name from the church of the same name, now deconsecrated, dedicated to San Vincenzo di Saragozza. Until the construction of the “Mura Nuove”, in the 17th century, it was a village outside the defensive walls of the city called “Borgo di Bisagno”, because it was located a short distance from the stream of the same name.
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Two steps in via San Vincenzo in Genoa – À deux pas de la via San Vincenzo à Gênes – A dos pasos de via San Vincenzo en Génova – Duas etapas na via de San Vincenzo em Génova – Zwei Schritte in der Via San Vincenzo in Genua – Hai bước qua San Vincenzo ở Genoa
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The houses in Via Nazionale near the underpass

Le case in via Nazionale a Sestri Levante presso il sottopassaggio

The houses in via Nazionale in Sestri Levante near the underpass.
When I want to go downtown on foot (or by car) from my house, there are three options: either you go through Mandela Park, or via Antica Romana Occidentale, or you go through via Nazionale.
Going through via Nazionale, when you are about to arrive in the center, you come across the railway underpass and, immediately after, a series of beautiful colored houses that I tried to emphasize in these photos.
This underpass has been there for as long as I can remember, but before, if I'm not mistaken, there was a level crossing with a small pedestrian underpass (always flooded when it rained).

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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon EF-S 10-18.

Here's where the underpass is located:

The houses in via Nazionale in Sestri Levante near the railway underpass – Les maisons de la via Nazionale à Sestri Levante, près du passage souterrain de la voie ferrée – Las casas en via Nazionale en Sestri Levante cerca del paso subterráneo del ferrocarril – As casas da via Nazionale em Sestri Levante, perto da passagem subterrânea ferroviária – Die Häuser in der Via Nazionale in Sestri Levante in der Nähe der Eisenbahnunterführung – Những ngôi nhà ở via Nazionale ở Sestri Levante gần đường hầm đường sắt – 塞斯特里莱万特铁路地下通道附近的 via Nazionale 的房屋 – セストリ・レバンテの鉄道高架下近くのナツィオナーレ通りの家々
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The cutlet called elephant ear, the recipe

La cotoletta detta orecchia di elefante, la ricetta

The cutlet called elephant ear, the recipe.
Some time ago, while I was on board, Chef Biagio prepared some enormous cutlets which, precisely because of their size, are also called elephant ears.
They were delicious and as always I leave you the recipe.

Ingredients

For the cutlet:
– 2 veal cutlets (about 1 kg each);
– 2 eggs;
– Flour to taste;
– Breadcrumbs to taste;
– Grated Parmesan to taste;
– Salt and pepper to taste;
– Clarified butter or oil for frying.

For the chips, if you like to make them fresh:
– 4 large potatoes;
– Seed oil for frying;
– Salt to taste.

Preparation

First, pound the veal chops with a meat tenderizer until they are uniformly thick, similar to an elephant ear.
Pass the chops first in the flour, then in the beaten eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper, and finally in the breadcrumbs mixed with grated parmesan.
Fry the cutlets in plenty of clarified butter or hot oil until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on absorbent paper to remove excess oil.
Peel the potatoes and cut them into sticks.
Fry the potatoes in hot seed oil until golden and crispy. Drain on absorbent paper and salt to taste.

Serve the “elephant ear” cutlet hot, accompanied by French fries. Enjoy!

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The cutlet called elephant ear, the recipe – L’escalope appelée oreille d’éléphant, la recette – La chuleta llamada oreja de elefante, la receta. – A costeleta chamada orelha de elefante, a receita – Das Schnitzel heißt Elefantenohr, das Rezept – Công thức món cốt lết tai voi

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References:
– https://consorzioprosciuttomodena.it/ricette/cotoletta-orecchio-di-elefante/
– https://www.gamberorosso.it/ricette/scheda-ricetta/orecchia-delefante-cotoletta-alla-milanese-battuta/

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The alley of Chiavari and the plaque for Garibaldi

Il caruggio di Chiavari e la targa per Garibaldi

The alley of Chiavari and the plaque for Garibaldi.
One of the many shots of the views that I like to take when I walk in the alley of Chiavari.
In this case, from the portico, you can see this plaque (perhaps a gravestone) in memory of Giuseppe Garibaldi.
Since it is not possible to read what is written in this photo, I will transcribe it below:

Qui il 5 e 6 settembre 1849
Giuseppe Garibaldi
cittadino chiavarese
eroe dei Due Mondi
era ospitato dal proprio cugino
e fratello del cuore
Alberto Puccio Di Antonio

La Società Economica
proprietaria della casa che fu già
di Emanuele Gonzalez
grande benefattore del popolo
poneva il 29 ottobre 1882

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Il caruggio di Chiavari e la targa per Garibaldi

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Considered by historiography and in the mass culture of the 20th century as the main Italian national hero, he began his travels around the world as an officer of merchant ships, and then became a long-distance captain. His most famous enterprise was the victorious expedition of the Thousand that led to the annexation of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies to the nascent Kingdom of Italy, a central episode in the process of unification of the new nation.
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The alleyway of Chiavari and the plaque for Garibaldi – La ruelle de Chiavari et la plaque pour Garibaldi – El callejón de Chiavari y la placa de Garibaldi – O beco de Chiavari e a placa de Garibaldi – Die Gasse von Chiavari und die Gedenktafel für Garibaldi – Con hẻm Chiavari và tấm biển dành cho Garibaldi – 基亚瓦里的小巷和加里波第的牌匾 – キアーヴァリの路地とガリバルディの銘板
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The Consular Gate and the Clock Tower of Spello

La Porta Consolare e la Torre dell'Orologio di Spello

The Consular Gate and the Clock Tower of Spello.
One of the most beautiful villages in Umbria, famous for its flower displays, welcomes you with this splendid gate flanked by the Clock Tower with, on top, an olive tree (I think it is an olive tree).

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La Porta Consolare e la Torre dell'Orologio di Spello

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

Here's where the door is located:

Spello (Hispellum in Latin) is an Italian municipality in the province of Perugia in Umbria. It is part of the circuit of the most beautiful villages in Italy and boasts the Orange Flag tourist-environmental quality brand, awarded by the Italian Touring Club. Spello was founded by the Umbrians and then named Hispellum in Roman times; it was then registered with the Lemonia tribe. Later declared "Colonia Giulia" by Caesar and "Splendidissima Colonia Julia" by Augustus, because it supported him in the war of Perugia; after the victory of Augustus, he himself ceded to Hispellum a good part of the territories governed by Perusia and the dominion of the city of Spello extended to the sources of the Clitunno, which were previously under the possession of Mevania. Later it was called "Flavia Costante" by Constantine. Ancient Spello was considered one of the most important cities in Roman Umbria.
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The Consular Gate and the Clock Tower of Spello – La porte consulaire et la tour de l’horloge de Spello – La Puerta Consular y la Torre del Reloj de Spello – A Porta Consular e a Torre do Relógio de Spello – Das Konsulartor und der Glockenturm von Spello – Cổng lãnh sự và Tháp đồng hồ Spello
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Bread statues prepared on board the ship

Statue di pane preparate a bordo della nave

Bread statues prepared on board the ship.
Every now and then the on-board bakers amaze us with these bread creations that embellish the Buffet or, when it happens, the Buffet Magnifico.
They are true edible works of art even if in the end they are among the most photographed things!

Obviously on board a cruise Costa!

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Statue di pane preparate a bordo della nave

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Bread statues prepared on board the ship – Statues de pain préparées à bord du navire – Estatuas de pan preparadas a bordo del barco. – Estátuas de pão preparadas a bordo do navio – An Bord des Schiffes zubereitete Brotstatuen – Tượng bánh mì được chuẩn bị trên tàu – 船上准备的面包雕像 – 船上で用意されたパンの像
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The Bay of Silence with clouds in February

La Baia del Silenzio con le nuvole a febbraio

The Bay of Silence with clouds in February.
However you photograph it, the bay is always beautiful!
The symbol of Sestri Levante, this time, was on a slightly cloudy morning in February.

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La Baia del Silenzio con le nuvole a febbraio

La Baia del Silenzio con le nuvole a febbraio

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

The Bay of Silence with clouds in February – La Baie du Silence avec des nuages ​​en février – La Bahía del Silencio con nubes en febrero – A Baía do Silêncio com nuvens em fevereiro – Die Bucht der Stille mit Wolken im Februar – Vịnh Im lặng với những đám mây vào tháng Hai