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The esplanade of the church of San Pietro in Portovenere

La spianata della chiesa di San Pietro a Portovenere

The esplanade of the church of San Pietro in Portovenere.
The church of San Pietro in Portovenere is one of the most evocative and fascinating places in Liguria. Situated at the end of the promontory that juts out into the sea, this Gothic church, with its characteristic black and white bands, dominates the surrounding landscape and offers a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Poets and the island of Palmaria¹².
The church of San Pietro has an ancient and complex history. Its origins date back to the 5th century, when a small early Christian church was built on the remains of a pagan temple dedicated to Venus¹. In the 13th century, the Genoese built a new Gothic church, connected to the pre-existing structure, creating a single larger building².
The architecture of the church is a mix of Romanesque and Gothic styles. The oldest part, in dark stone, is characterised by a rectangular plan with a semicircular apse, while the Gothic part, built by the Genoese, features the typical black and white bands¹². Inside, the church is divided into three naves separated by pillars, with a white marble altar².
The esplanade of the church of San Pietro is a large stone-paved area, surrounded by ancient walls. This open space offers a panoramic view of the sea and the surrounding cliffs, making it an ideal place for walks and moments of contemplation³. The esplanade is also a starting point for exploring the natural and historical beauties of Portovenere, such as Byron's Cave and the Doria Castle⁴.
The church of San Pietro and its esplanade have been a source of inspiration for many poets and artists. Eugenio Montale, Nobel Prize winner for literature, described this place as a “Christian temple” where “every near hour is ancient”¹. The beauty and serenity of this place continue to enchant visitors from all over the world.
Portovenere is easily reached by car, bus or ferry from La Spezia. Once you arrive, a picturesque street full of little shops leads to the church of San Pietro and its esplanade².
The esplanade of the church of San Pietro in Portovenere is a place of extraordinary beauty and historical importance. With its unique architecture, spectacular views and poetic atmosphere, it represents an unmissable stop for those visiting Liguria.

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La spianata della chiesa di San Pietro a Portovenere

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

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The church of San Pietro in the capital. Built between the 5th and 13th centuries in Genoese Gothic style, it is perched on the rock of the promontory of the Bocche di Porto Venere. The church of San Pietro is the “Christian temple” cited by Eugenio Montale in a suggestive poem, dedicated to Portovenere.
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The esplanade of the church of San Pietro in Portovenere – L’esplanade de l’église San Pietro de Portovenere – La explanada de la iglesia de San Pietro en Portovenere – A esplanada da igreja de San Pietro in Portovenere – Die Promenade der Kirche San Pietro in Portovenere – Lối đi dạo của nhà thờ San Pietro ở Portovenere

¹: [Wikipedia](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiesa_di_San_Pietro_%28Portovenere%29)
²: [Terre di Lunigiana](https://www.terredilunigiana.com/golfodeipoeti/portoveneresanpietro.php)
³: [Il Blog di Petardo](https://petardo.over-blog.it/2016/07/portovenere-chiesa-di-san-pietro.html)
⁴: [Salentoacolory](https://www.salentoacolory.it/la-chiesa-san-pietro-portovenere/)

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The ancient bridge symbol of the village of Bogliasco

L'antico ponte simbolo del borgo di Bogliasco in Liguria

The ancient bridge symbol of the village of Bogliasco in Liguria.
One of the symbols of the beautiful village of Bogliasco, pearl of the Golfo Paradiso in Liguria, is certainly this medieval bridge that allows you to cross the Bogliasco stream and which is generally called "the Roman bridge".

On the official website of Cultural Heritage I then found other interesting information: here.

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L'antico ponte simbolo del borgo di Bogliasco in Liguria

L'antico ponte simbolo del borgo di Bogliasco in Liguria

Photo taken with Gopro Hero 10 black.

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It is the first municipality you come across when travelling from Genoa towards the Riviera di Levante, in a small inlet at the mouth of the river of the same name. Among the reliefs of the territory there is Mount Cordona (803 m) along the ancient path to the hamlet of Sessarego and Mount Rotondo (789 m). The beaches alternate with deep and characteristic cliffs. It is possible to practice surfing there. The hinterland is typical of eastern Liguria, partly with strips of olive groves, with the possibility of excursions.
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The ancient bridge symbol of the village of Bogliasco in Liguria – L’ancien pont symbole du village de Bogliasco en Ligurie – El antiguo puente símbolo del pueblo de Bogliasco en Liguria – O antigo símbolo da ponte da aldeia de Bogliasco, na Ligúria – Das alte Brückensymbol des Dorfes Bogliasco in Ligurien – Biểu tượng cây cầu cổ của làng Bogliasco ở Liguria – 利古里亚博格利亚斯科村的古桥象征 – リグーリア州ボリアスコ村の古代の橋のシンボル
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The pebbles in the churchyard of the church of Mattarana

I risseu del sagrato della chiesa di Mattarana

The pebbles in the churchyard of the church of Mattarana.
I always really like risseu, that particular decorative art that consists of placing river or sea pebbles (almost always black and white) to create a design.
In this case it is the decoration of the churchyard of the church of San Giovanni Battista in the small village of Mattarana in the province of La Spezia.

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I risseu del sagrato della chiesa di Mattarana

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

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Here is where the churchyard is located:

The brawls in the churchyard of Mattarana – Les bagarres dans le cimetière de Mattarana – Las peleas en el cementerio de Mattarana – As brigas no cemitério de Mattarana – Die Schlägereien auf dem Kirchhof von Mattarana – Những cuộc ẩu đả trong sân nhà thờ Mattarana – 马塔拉纳教堂墓地的斗殴事件 – マッタラナの教会の庭で乱闘
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A beautiful villa with sea view in Pieve Ligure

Una bella villa con vista mare a Pieve Ligure

A beautiful villa with sea view in Pieve Ligure.
Some time ago, when for personal reasons I traveled many times on my scooter along the Aurelia road from Genoa to my Sestri Levante, I took many photos of the places along the road.
As in this case I found this beautiful villa, which overlooks the sea in one of the most beautiful spots of the whole road.
I really liked the decoration of the facade.

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Una bella villa con vista mare a Pieve Ligure

Una bella villa con vista mare a Pieve Ligure

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

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A beautiful villa with sea view in Pieve Ligure – Une belle villa avec vue mer à Pieve Ligure – Una hermosa villa con vista al mar en Pieve Ligure – Uma bela vila com vista para o mar em Pieve Ligure – Eine wunderschöne Villa mit Meerblick in Pieve Ligure – Một biệt thự đẹp nhìn ra biển ở Pieve Ligure – 皮耶韦利古雷美丽的海景别墅 – ピエーヴェ リーグレの海の景色を望む美しいヴィラ
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The coast of Pieve Ligure between the Demola and Chiappa ports

La costa di Pieve Ligure tra gli scali Demola e Chiappa

The coast of Pieve Ligure between the Demola and Chiappa docks.
Pieve Ligure, located on the beautiful Ligurian Riviera, is a little gem that offers breathtaking views and a peaceful atmosphere. Among the most fascinating points of its coast are the Demola and Chiappa docks, two places that embody the natural beauty and maritime tradition of the region.
Scalo Demola is one of the natural squares carved out of the rocks, historically used for boat storage. This place has become a popular destination for bathers during the summer, thanks to its sheltered position and the tranquility it offers. Here, the noise of the road is replaced by the gentle sound of the waves crashing on the rocks¹.
Not far away, Scalo Chiappa offers a similar experience, with an equally serene atmosphere and spectacular views. This dock is known for being one of the meeting points for cultural events and outdoor shows, such as the renowned “Scali a Mare Art Festival”². During the festival, the docks are transformed into natural theatres where theatrical performances and artistic performances take place at sunset².

The coast between the Demola and Chiappa ports is characterised by jagged cliffs and crystal-clear waters, ideal for those who love the sea and nature. The traditional Ligurian creuze, narrow paths that lead to the ports, offer panoramic views of the Golfo Paradiso, making every walk an unforgettable experience¹.
The ports are not only places of natural beauty, but also of great cultural importance. During the summer, the ports host events that celebrate local culture, attracting visitors and residents. These events are an opportunity to discover the rich maritime tradition of Pieve Ligure and to enjoy unique shows in an extraordinary natural setting².
The coast of Pieve Ligure between the Demola and Chiappa ports is a place where nature and culture meet, offering a unique and fascinating experience. Whether it's a relaxing day at the beach or an evening of open-air shows, this part of the Ligurian Riviera never disappoints.

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La costa di Pieve Ligure tra gli scali Demola e Chiappa

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The coast of Pieve Ligure between the rocks called scalo Demola and Chiappa – La côte de Pieve Ligure entre les rochers appelés Scalo Demola et Chiappa – La costa de Pieve Ligure entre las rocas llamadas Scalo Demola y Chiappa – A costa de Pieve Ligure entre as rochas chamadas Scalo Demola e Chiappa – Die Küste von Pieve Ligure zwischen den Felsen Scalo Demola und Chiappa – Bờ biển Pieve Ligure giữa những tảng đá có tên Scalo Demola và Chiappa

¹: [Genova Today – Scali a Mare Art Festival](https://www.genovatoday.it/eventi/scali-mare-pieve-ligure-art-festival-2024.html)
²: [Liguria Notizie – Scali a Mare di Pieve Ligure](https://www.ligurianotizie.it/scali-a-mare-di-pieve-ligure-filippo-capobianco-in-scena-l8-agosto/2024/08/05/584023/)

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The beautiful village of Camogli seen from afar

Il bel borgo di Camogli visto da lontano

The beautiful village of Camogli seen from afar.
Camogli, nestled along the coast of the Ligurian Riviera, is a hidden treasure that reveals its splendor as soon as you see it on the horizon. Seen from afar, this picturesque seaside village captures the imagination with its bright colors and unique profile that stands out against the sky.
The painted facades of the characteristic buildings overlooking the sea create a spectacle of pastel shades that blend harmoniously with the blue of the sea and the green of the lush hill behind. From a distant perspective, Camogli seems like a living painting, an artistic masterpiece that evolves with the light of day.
The Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, with its majestic dome, emerges as a cultural beacon that stands out in the skyline of Camogli. Seen from afar, this sacred building adds a touch of elegance and spirituality to the panorama, combining natural beauty with the thousand-year history of the village.
The colorful boats in the marina, even seen from afar, create a lively palette of colors that tells the story of a community tied to the sea. The reflections of the sun on the calm waters of the Golfo Paradiso accentuate the magic of this place, creating an enchanting setting that changes with the seasons.
Camogli, seen from afar, offers a unique spectacle at any time of the day. At dawn, when the sun rises behind the village, painting the sky with warm, golden tones. At sunset, when the lights of the village come on, transforming it into a magical and romantic place.

This charming Ligurian village, even when admired from afar, transmits a sense of authenticity and tranquility that conquers the heart of anyone who contemplates it. Camogli, with its timeless beauty, presents itself as a destination to explore, a dream come true seen from afar and even more so from up close.

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Il bel borgo di Camogli visto da lontano

Il bel borgo di Camogli visto da lontano

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

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Camogli is an Italian town of 5019 inhabitants in the metropolitan city of Genoa in Liguria. A typical seaside village, a tourist center known for its small port and colorful buildings on the seafront. It is also historically called the "city of a thousand white sailing ships".
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The beautiful village of Camogli, pearl of Liguria, seen from afar – Le beau village de Camogli, perle de la Ligurie, vu de loin – El bonito pueblo de Camogli, perla de Liguria, visto desde lejos – A bela vila de Camogli, pérola da Ligúria, vista de longe – Das wunderschöne Dorf Camogli, die Perle Liguriens, schon von weitem sichtbar – Ngôi làng xinh đẹp Camogli, hòn ngọc của Liguria, nhìn từ xa – 从远处看美丽的卡莫利村庄，利古里亚的明珠 – 遠くから見たリグーリア州の真珠、カモーリの美しい村

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The newsstand above an ancient door in Portovenere

L'edicola sopra un portone antico a Portovenere

A shrine dedicated to Mary above an ancient door in Portovenere.
Walking through the alleys of the seaside village of Portovenere I found, and photographed, this old door which bears a small shrine dedicated to Maria Mater Boni Consilii.

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L'edicola sopra un portone antico a Portovenere

L'edicola sopra un portone antico a Portovenere

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

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The aedicule is a relatively small architectural structure, with the practical function of housing and protecting the element placed therein. The term derives from the Latin aedicula, diminutive of aedes (“temple”) and therefore with the original meaning of “small temple”. Originally it was a miniature temple, which housed the statue or the representation of a deity, and a typical example could be the domestic lararium.
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A shrine dedicated to Mary above an ancient door in Portovenere – Un sanctuaire dédié à Marie au-dessus d’une ancienne porte à Portovenere – Un santuario dedicado a María sobre una puerta antigua en Portovenere – Um santuário dedicado a Maria por cima de uma porta antiga em Portovenere – Ein Marienschrein über einer alten Tür in Portovenere – Một đền thờ dành riêng cho Đức Maria phía trên một cánh cửa cổ ở Portovenere
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The Mattarana alley with the church in the background

Il caruggio di Mattarana con la chiesa sullo sfondo

The Mattarana alley with the church in the background
The small village of Materana, in the province of La Spezia, is crossed by the caruggio in its entirety and ends, as you can see in the photo, in the churchyard of the church of San Giovanni Battista.

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Il caruggio di Mattarana con la chiesa sullo sfondo

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

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The small village of Mattarana in the province of La Spezia – Le petit village de Mattarana dans la province de La Spezia – El pequeño pueblo de Mattarana en la provincia de La Spezia – A pequena aldeia de Mattarana, na província de La Spezia – Das kleine Dorf Mattarana in der Provinz La Spezia – Ngôi làng nhỏ Mattarana ở tỉnh La Spezia – 拉斯佩齐亚省的马塔拉纳小村庄 – ラ・スペツィア県のマッタラナという小さな村
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Via del Prione or the alleyway of La Spezia

Via del Prione ovvero il caruggio della Spezia

Via del Prione ovvero il caruggio della Spezia.
The centre of La Spezia is crossed, for almost its entirety, by this pedestrian street called Via del Prione.
For us Ligurians this type of street is called caruggio (even if it is slightly wider than normal, the caruggi are just a little less bright); in other regions it is called via dello struscio or dello shopping.

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Via del Prione ovvero il caruggio della Spezia

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

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The territory of La Spezia was already inhabited in prehistoric times, as evidenced by the numerous stele statues and the finds from the Bronze and Iron Ages found on various occasions on the heights of the Gulf and the adjacent valleys. Later, in historical times, the territory saw the settlement of the Ligurian populations, subdued in 155 BC by the consul Marco Claudio Marcello.
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The Prione road in the center of La Spezia: the caruggio – La route du Prione au centre de La Spezia : le caruggio – La carretera de Prione en el centro de La Spezia: el caruggio – Via del Prione no centro de La Spezia: o caruggio – Die Prione-Straße im Zentrum von La Spezia: das Caruggio – Con đường Prione ở trung tâm La Spezia: caruggio – Via del Prione 位于拉斯佩齐亚市中心：caruggio – ラ・スペツィアの中心にあるデル・プリオーネ通り：カルッジョ
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Lo scoglio chiamato Punta Chiappa in Liguria

Lo scoglio chiamato Punta Chiappa in Liguria

Lo scoglio chiamato Punta Chiappa in Liguria.
Qualche tempo fa, percorrendo l’Aurelia in motorino, mi sono fermato a San Rocco di Camogli e, percorrendo brevemente il sentiero che arriva fino a San Fruttuoso, ho scattato questo paio di foto al famoso scoglio che delimita a Levante il Golfo Paradiso.

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Lo scoglio chiamato Punta Chiappa in Liguria

Lo scoglio chiamato Punta Chiappa in Liguria

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

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Punta Chiappa è una propaggine di roccia, formazione di puddinga protesa verso il mare aperto per una cinquantina di metri, delimitando dal lato di ponente la riserva marina di Portofino e chiudendo ad est il Golfo Paradiso. Il Sentiero che da San Rocco scende a Punta Chiappa fa parte dell’area tutelata del Parco di regionale di Portofino.
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The rock called Punta Chiappa in Liguria – Le rocher appelé Punta Chiappa en Ligurie – La roca llamada Punta Chiappa en Liguria – A rocha chamada Punta Chiappa na Ligúria – Der Felsen namens Punta Chiappa in Ligurien – Tảng đá có tên Punta Chiappa ở Liguria