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10 July 202410 July 2024

L’orologio Astronomico in piazza della Loggia a Brescia

L’orologio Astronomico in piazza della Loggia a Brescia visto dal retro.
L’orologio astronomico di Brescia è un orologio monumentale situato sulla Torre del Pegol, nel cuore del centro storico di Brescia, Italia. Questo orologio è uno dei più antichi d’Europa ed è famoso per le sue caratteristiche astronomiche e artistiche.
Normalmente lo si fotografa dal davanti, dalla piazza della Loggia, ma in questi scatti ero sul retro della torre (il lato b).
Storia: L’orologio risale al XVI secolo e fu realizzato da Gian Alberto Barigozzi, un orologiaio bresciano, nel 1540. Nel corso dei secoli, ha subito alcune modifiche e restauri.
Posizione: L’orologio è collocato sulla Torre del Pegol, una torre medievale alta circa 30 metri, situata in Piazza Loggia, nel centro storico di Brescia.
Caratteristiche astronomiche: Una delle caratteristiche più interessanti dell’orologio è la sua complicata quadrante astronomico. Esso mostra le fasi della luna, il movimento del sole e della luna nel cielo, le costellazioni zodiacali e altre informazioni astronomiche. Questo tipo di orologio era essenziale nel XVI secolo per le attività agricole e per determinare i tempi liturgici.
Meccanismo: L’orologio è azionato da un meccanismo complesso di ingranaggi e pesi. Il movimento delle lancette è controllato da questo sistema meccanico che, nonostante la sua antichità, continua a funzionare.
Restauri: Nel corso dei secoli, l’orologio ha subito diversi restauri e interventi di manutenzione per preservarne l’integrità e far sì che continuasse a funzionare. L’ultimo grande restauro è avvenuto nel 2001.
Eventi pubblici: L’orologio astronomico di Brescia è spesso protagonista di eventi pubblici, specialmente durante le festività locali. Le sue lancette e i suoi rintocchi hanno un significato simbolico e tradizionale per la comunità locale.
L’orologio astronomico di Brescia è un’importante attrazione turistica e un simbolo della storia e della tradizione della città. La sua complessità meccanica e la sua bellezza artistica lo rendono un elemento unico nel panorama degli orologi astronomici storici.

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Here's where the tower is located:

La Torre dell’Orologio venne eretta tra il 1540 ed il 1550 su progetto di Lodovico Beretta, architetto bresciano, tra gli autori dello stesso palazzo della Loggia.
All’interno della torre è presente un complesso orologio astronomico meccanico, realizzato tra il 1544 e il 1546 [1] da Paolo Gennari da Rezzato in sostituzione di un orologio posto in un altro lato della piazza, risalente al secolo precedente e dismesso nel 1543.
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The Astronomical Clock in Piazza della Loggia in Brescia seen from the back – L’horloge astronomique de la Piazza della Loggia à Brescia vue de dos – El Reloj Astronómico en la Piazza della Loggia en Brescia visto desde atrás – O Relógio Astronômico na Piazza della Loggia em Brescia visto de trás – Die astronomische Uhr auf der Piazza della Loggia in Brescia von hinten gesehen – Đồng hồ thiên văn ở Piazza della Loggia ở Brescia nhìn từ phía sau – 从后面看布雷西亚德拉凉廊广场的天文钟 – ブレシアのロッジャ広場にある天文時計を裏側から見た

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9 July 20242 July 2024

The Ascent of San Gerolamo in Genoa

The Salita di San Gerolamo in Genoa.
Those who come to Genoa as tourists are normally attracted by the areas of the center (aquarium, alleys of the historic center, via Venti Settembre) and rarely walk along the streets (to tell the truth they are called creuze in our country) that go up and down the neighborhoods around the center.
This is one of them: Salita San Gerolamo.
The photo shows the part upstream from Piazza Goffredo Villa, near the Castelletto viewpoint.

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

Here's where the little road is located:

Located in the Castelletto district, Salita di San Gerolamo consists of two sections: the first, the lower one, which starts from Piazza Portello and flows into Piazza Villa, the second, the upper one, which from the latter crosses the hills up to the confluence between Salita Accinelli and Salita Emanuele Cavallo.
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The Ascent of San Gerolamo in Genoa – La montée de San Gerolamo à Gênes – La subida de San Gerolamo en Génova – A escalada de San Gerolamo em Génova – Der Aufstieg von San Gerolamo in Genua – Cuộc leo núi San Gerolamo ở Genoa

9 July 202428 March 2024

The columns of the Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum

Le colonne del tempio di Saturno nel Foro Romano

The columns of the Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum
The Temple of Saturn (Latin: Templum Saturni) was an ancient Roman temple dedicated to Saturn, the god of agriculture and wealth. It was located at the foot of the Capitoline Hill, in the western part of the Roman Forum. Its construction dates back to the 5th century BC, but the building we see today dates mainly from the period of the Roman Republic, with some modifications made over the following centuries.
The temple was known for its rich decoration and the famous statue of Saturn inside. The statue of Saturn was traditionally tied and during the Saturnalia festival, which took place in December, the rope was symbolically loosened to represent the release of restrictions.
The current structure of the temple is very partial, with only some remains of the columns and foundations. However, some original columns are still standing, giving an idea of the size and elegance of the building. The ancient part of the Temple of Saturn has been integrated with some later reconstructions, and the exact appearance of the temple has been the subject of debate among archaeologists.
Il Foro Romano, in cui si trova il Tempio di Saturno, è una delle zone archeologiche più importanti e visitate di Roma, offrendo ai visitatori una visione affascinante della vita nella Roma antica attraverso i suoi templi, basiliche, e strutture pubbliche.

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

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Here is where the remains of the temple are located:

The Roman Forum (in Latin Forum Romanum, although the Romans more often referred to it as Forum Magnum or simply Forum) is an archaeological area of Rome enclosed between the Palatine, the Capitoline Hill, Via dei Fori Imperiali and the Colosseum, made up of the stratification of the remains of those buildings and monuments from heterogeneous eras that for much of the ancient history of Rome represented the political, legal, religious and economic centre of the city of Rome, as well as the nerve centre of the entire Roman civilisation.
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The columns of the Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum – Les colonnes du Temple de Saturne dans le Forum Romain – Las columnas del Templo de Saturno en el Foro Romano – As colunas do Templo de Saturno no Fórum Romano – Die Säulen des Saturntempels im Forum Romanum – Các cột của Đền thờ Sao Thổ trong Diễn đàn La Mã – 罗马广场土星神庙的柱子 – フォロ・ロマーノのサトゥルヌス神殿の柱

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8 July 20241 July 2024

A flower-decorated palace in Cadiz

Un palazzo decorato da fiori nel centro storico di Cadice

A flower-decorated building in the historic center of Cadiz.
The center of Cadiz is a dense maze of alleys. Some are a little dark and hidden. Others are bright and well-kept like this one.
Not far from the cathedral on this street very popular with tourists and locals, there was this beautiful cafe with tables outside immersed in these beautiful purple flowers that decorated the facade.

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

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Here is the spot where I took these photos:

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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A flower-decorated palace in the historic center of Cadiz – Un palais fleuri dans le centre historique de Cadix – Un palacio decorado con flores en el centro histórico de Cádiz – Um palácio decorado com flores no centro histórico de Cádis – Ein mit Blumen geschmückter Palast im historischen Zentrum von Cadiz – Cung điện được trang trí bằng hoa ở trung tâm lịch sử của Cadiz

8 July 202419 July 2024

La costa rocciosa della Penisola di Sestri Levante

La costa rocciosa della Penisola di Sestri Levante.
Ogni tanto, quando sono nella mia Sestri, faccio un salto a vedere la Baia del Silenzio dalla terrazza dell’Ex Convento dell’Annunziata.
Non di rado la mia attenzione si porta sulla parete rocciosa che sale sulla Penisola sestrese ed in particolare sugli strati dai molti colori dominati dai due pini marittimi che vi stanno in cima.

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

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The rocky coast of the Sestri Levante Peninsula – La côte rocheuse de la péninsule de Sestri Levante – La costa rocosa de la península de Sestri Levante – A costa rochosa da Península de Sestri Levante – Die felsige Küste der Halbinsel Sestri Levante – Bờ biển đầy đá của Bán đảo Sestri Levante – 塞斯特里莱万特半岛的岩石海岸 – セストリレバンテ半島の岩だらけの海岸

7 July 20247 July 2024

Grillo Spinola Palace in Greek square in Genoa

Palazzo Grillo Spinola in piazza dei Greci nel centro storico di Genova

Grillo Spinola Palace in Greek square in Genoa
I love getting lost in the alleys of the historic center of Genoa and photographing everything that seems interesting to me.
Then, when I can, I try to find out more about what my lens had captured.
Like this beautiful palace, located between Piazza dei Greci and Piazza delle Vigne, which I discovered to be a medieval palace built by the Spinola family.

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

Here is where the palace is located:

The stone portico on the ground floor dating back to the Middle Ages is still preserved, of which the pointed arch on Piazza delle Vigne is broken due to the insertion of two windows, while the lateral arch on Via delle Vigne is still perfectly intact and clearly visible. Furthermore, the hanging crowning arches between the loggia on the ground floor and the first floor have been maintained, although they feature decoration from later periods.
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The Grillo Spinola Palace in Piazza dei Greci in the historic center of Genoa – Le palais Grillo Spinola sur la Piazza dei Greci dans le centre historique de Gênes – El palacio Grillo Spinola en Piazza dei Greci en el centro histórico de Génova – O palácio Grillo Spinola na Piazza dei Greci, no centro histórico de Génova – Der Grillo Spinola-Palast auf der Piazza dei Greci im historischen Zentrum von Genua – Cung điện Grillo Spinola ở quảng trường Piazza dei Greci ở trung tâm lịch sử của Genoa

7 July 20246 September 2024

The tasty mimosa cake, the recipe

The tasty mimosa cake, the recipe.
The mimosa cake is a traditional Italian dessert, often prepared on the occasion of Women's Day, March 8. Its name comes from the similarity of its ingredients with the yellow flowers of the mimosa.

Here is a basic recipe for mimosa cake.

Ingredients:

For the base:
– 200 g of flour;
– 200 g of sugar;
– 100 g of butter;
– 4 eggs;
– 1 sachet of baking powder;
– A pinch of salt.

For the custard:
– 500 ml milk;
– 4 egg yolks;
– 150 g sugar;
– 50 g flour;
– Lemon zest (optional).

For decoration:
– Diced sponge cake (obtained from the base);
– Icing sugar.

Preparation:

Base preparation:
In a bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until frothy.
Add the melted butter and mix well.
Add the sifted flour with the baking powder and a pinch of salt, mixing gently to avoid lumps.
Pour the mixture into a greased and floured pan and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Leave the sponge cake to cool.

To make the custard:
In a small saucepan, heat the milk until it starts to boil.
In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale.
Add the sifted flour to the egg mixture and mix well.
Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
Pour the mixture into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens.
Add the grated lemon zest if you want a hint of flavor. Let the custard cool.

Assembly:
Once the sponge cake has cooled, divide it into three parts: one will be the base of the cake, one you must crumble and mix with the custard and the last one you cut into cubes for decoration.

Then: mix the crumbled sponge cake with some of the custard until you get a soft but compact consistency.
Pour a layer of custard on the base of the sponge cake in a springform pan or on a serving dish.
Cover with an even layer of crumbled sponge cake and continue alternating layers until you run out of ingredients, making sure that the last layer is of crumbled sponge cake.
Decorate the top with the sponge cubes and sprinkle with icing sugar.

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The tasty mimosa cake, the recipe – Le savoureux gâteau au mimosa, la recette – El sabroso pastel de mimosa, la receta – O saboroso bolo de mimosa, a receita – Der leckere Mimosenkuchen, das Rezept – Công thức làm bánh mimosa ngon – 美味的含羞草蛋糕，食谱 – おいしいミモザケーキ、レシピ

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6 July 202417 September 2024

The splendid Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

La splendida Basilica di San Francesco d'Assisi

The magnificent Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi.
The Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is one of the most revered sites in Christianity and an architectural and artistic masterpiece. Located in the picturesque town of Assisi in Umbria, the basilica is dedicated to Saint Francis, the founder of the Franciscan Order, known for his life of poverty, humility and love for all creatures. The Basilica is composed of two overlapping churches, the Lower Basilica and the Upper Basilica, both filled with priceless works of art and profound spirituality.
Construction of the Basilica of Saint Francis began in 1228, immediately after the canonization of Saint Francis, at the behest of Pope Gregory IX. The basilica was completed in a relatively short time: the Lower Basilica was consecrated in 1230, while the Upper Basilica was finished and consecrated in 1253.

The entrance to the Lower Basilica is through a portal decorated with intricate Gothic motifs. The interior is characterized by a secluded and spiritual atmosphere, with a series of richly frescoed side chapels. The frescoes of the Lower Basilica are attributed to great artists such as Cimabue, Pietro Lorenzetti and Simone Martini, and illustrate scenes from the life of Christ, the Madonna and Saint Francis.
One of the most important points of the Lower Basilica is the crypt, which houses the tomb of Saint Francis. The tomb is a pilgrimage destination for millions of faithful from all over the world, who come to pay homage to the saint and pray at his tomb.

The Upper Basilica, built in Gothic style, is known for its brightness and its large stained glass windows that flood the interior with light. The single nave is decorated with one of the most famous fresco cycles in the history of art, attributed to Giotto and his school. These frescoes narrate the life of St. Francis in a series of 28 scenes, from his encounter with the leper to his sermon to the birds, up to his death.
Giotto's frescoes are considered a milestone in Western art, marking the transition from Byzantine Mannerism to naturalistic and human representation. Each scene is characterized by extraordinary vivacity and emotional depth, making the story of the saint accessible and touching for all visitors.
Adjacent to the Basilica is the Sacro Convento, a monastic complex that houses a community of Franciscan friars. The cloister of the convent is a place of great serenity, with its well-kept garden and colonnade that offers a place of reflection and prayer. The convent also houses a library and an archive that preserve manuscripts and documents of inestimable historical and spiritual value.

The Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is much more than just a historical monument; it is a place of profound spirituality and devotion. The basilica was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000, recognizing its universal value as a symbol of faith and art.
Every year, the basilica welcomes millions of pilgrims and tourists who come to pay homage to Saint Francis, to pray at his tomb and to immerse themselves in the beauty of the works of art that adorn its walls. The basilica is also a place of liturgical celebrations and cultural events, which help keep alive the memory and legacy of the saint of Assisi.

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Wished by Pope Gregory IX as a specialis ecclesia, it was awarded by the same Pontiff the title of Caput et Mater of the Order of Friars Minor and at the same time entrusted in perpetuity to the same friars. It is part of the non-extraterritorial properties of the Holy See, therefore it does not enjoy diplomatic immunity. In the complex history that marked the evolution of the Order, the basilica (and the annexed Sacred Convent) was always looked after by the so-called "friars of the community", the group that later went on to form the Order of Friars Minor Conventual.
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The splendid Basilic of St. Francis of Assisi – La splendide basilique de San Francesco d’Assisi – La espléndida basílica de San Francisco de Asís – A esplêndida basílica de San Francesco d’Assisi – Die prächtige Basilika San Francesco d’Assisi – Vương cung thánh đường lộng lẫy San Francesco d’Assisi

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6 July 20246 July 2024

La bella piazza Fenice in centro a Chiavari

La bella piazza Fenice in centro a Chiavari.
Nel centro storico di Chiavari, appena dietro alla via pedonale principale (il Caruggio Dritto, via Martiri della Liberazione) si trova questa bella e storica piazzetta sulla quale si affacciano diversi bei palazzi storici chiavaresi.

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Photo taken with Gopro Hero 10 black.

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…continuing along one of the alleys towards the east (and towards Lavagna) we find the large Piazza Fenice, which overlooks the splendid Palazzo dei Portici Neri, a thirteenth-century noble residence, later much renovated, which owes its name to the mighty slate portico.
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The beautiful and hidden square called Fenice in the historic center of Chiavari – La belle et cachée place appelée Fenice dans le centre historique de Chiavari – La hermosa y escondida plaza llamada Fenice en el centro histórico de Chiavari – A bela e escondida praça chamada Fenice, no centro histórico de Chiavari – Der schöne und versteckte Platz namens Fenice im historischen Zentrum von Chiavari – Quảng trường xinh đẹp và ẩn giấu có tên Fenice ở trung tâm lịch sử Chiavari – 基亚瓦里历史中心美丽而隐秘的凤凰广场 – キアーヴァリの歴史的中心部にあるフェニーチェと呼ばれる美しく隠れた広場

5 July 202429 June 2024

Una ottima bistecca tomahawk gustata in nave

Una ottima bistecca tomahawk gustata in nave.
Da qualche anno, sulle navi di Costa Crociere, puoi trovare una ottima steakhouse con una qualità e varietà di carne veramente eccezionale.
Ogni tanto approfitto anche io di questo eccellente ristorante!
Questa era una “enorme” bistecca tomahawk che avevo mangiato sulla (ormai) ex Costa Firenze!

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Quando parliamo di bistecca tomahawk, parliamo di un taglio di carne di bovino di grandi dimensioni. Si tratta di una costata di manzo, con il taglio che dalla lombata va verso l’anteriore dell’animale, andando ad includere la carne che si trova dalla quinta alla prima vertebra dorsale.
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