The caruggio of Mattarana a small village in Liguria. Some time ago I went to eat ravioli in a famous trattoria in Mattarana, a small Ligurian village in the province of La Spezia. After lunch I took a stroll around the village to take some photos and this is the main caruggio, with the church at the end, around which the few houses were built.
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The caruggio of Mattarana a small village in Liguria – Le caruggio de Mattarana est un petit village de Ligurie – El caruggio de Mattarana es un pequeño pueblo de Liguria – O caruggio de Mattarana é uma pequena aldeia da Ligúria – Das Caruggio von Mattarana ist ein kleines Dorf in Ligurien – Caruggio của Mattarana là một ngôi làng nhỏ ở Liguria
A characteristic alley in Portovenere. Portovenere, a jewel of the Ligurian Riviera, is famous for its picturesque alleys that tell stories of times gone by. One of these alleys, hidden among the colorful houses and ancient walls, offers a unique and fascinating experience. Walking through this narrow and winding alley, you have the impression of taking a dip in the past. The stones worn by time and the facades of the houses, with their bright colors and wooden shutters, create a magical atmosphere. Every corner seems to keep a secret, every door tells a story. The architectural details are what makes this alley so special. The stone arches, the small niches with statues of saints, and the flower-filled balconies add a touch of beauty and authenticity. Walking through this alley is a sensory experience. The scent of the sea mixes with that of the flowers and aromatic herbs that grow spontaneously. The sound of the waves crashing against the rocks and the birds singing complete this idyllic picture. This characteristic alley of Portovenere is a place to discover slowly, without haste. Each visit reveals new details, new stories. It is a corner of peace and beauty that invites you to stop and enjoy the moment.
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In 1997, Porto Venere, together with the islands of Palmaria, Tino, Tinetto and the Cinque Terre, was included among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The municipality of Porto Venere is located at the southern end of a peninsula, which, detaching itself from the jagged coastline of the eastern Ligurian Riviera, forms the western shore of the Gulf of La Spezia, also known as the “Gulf of Poets”. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
A characteristic alley of Portovenere – Une ruelle caractéristique de Portovenere – Un callejón característico de Portovenere – Um beco característico de Portovenere – Eine charakteristische Gasse von Portovenere – Con hẻm đặc trưng của Portovenere
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A historic jewelry store in the center of La Spezia. Walking through the city center I came across the window of the Caracciolo goldsmith's shop which has been present since 1880. The wooden windows are beautiful and have been kept as they were when they were born.
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A historic jewelry store in the center of La Spezia – Une bijouterie historique au centre de La Spezia – Una joyería histórica en el centro de La Spezia – Uma joalharia histórica no centro de La Spezia – Ein historisches Juweliergeschäft im Zentrum von La Spezia – Một cửa hàng trang sức lịch sử ở trung tâm La Spezia
The village of Camogli one of the pearls of Liguria. Some time ago now I was in San Rocco di Camogli from where I took these beautiful photos of the village.
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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". Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The village of Camogli is one of the pearls of Liguria – Le village de Camogli est l’une des perles de la Ligurie – El pueblo de Camogli es una de las perlas de Liguria – A aldeia de Camogli é uma das pérolas da Ligúria – Das Dorf Camogli ist eine der Perlen Liguriens – Ngôi làng Camogli là một trong những viên ngọc của Liguria
The small village of Carpenissone in Liguria. Some time ago I was in Carpenissone and while I was reaching the small village (maybe village is even too much) I took this beautiful photo immersed in the greenery of the trees. To tell the truth I was there to taste the ravioli at the famous trattoria La Tagliola.
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The small village of Carpenissone in Liguria – Le petit village de Carpenissone en Ligurie – El pequeño pueblo de Carpenissone en Liguria – A pequena aldeia de Carpenissone na Ligúria – Das kleine Dorf Carpenissone in Ligurien – Ngôi làng nhỏ Carpenissone ở Liguria
From inside the beech forest of Monte Zatta. Some time ago I walked the beautiful path that leads from Passo del Bocco to the top of Monte Zatta. Well before reaching the top you cross the splendid beech forest (one of the largest in Liguria) inside which I took this beautiful wide-angle photo.
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I took several photos along the Monte Zatta path and if you want to see them go to this page:
To see in detail the path I took I invite you to go to wikiloc.com.
The summit of the Zatta mountain massif consists of a long wavy ridge, crossed by an easy ridge path. On the outer edges of this ridge are the Zatta di Ponente mountain (1355 m) and the Prato Pinello mountain (1390 m). Between the two ends rises the main peak, the Zatta di Levante mountain (1404 m). The southern slope is steep and stony, while the northern slope, towards the Bocco pass, has a gentler slope and is covered by a large beech forest. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The beech trees of Monte Zatta in Liguria – Les hêtres du Monte Zatta en Ligurie – Las hayas del Monte Zatta en Liguria – As faias do Monte Zatta na Ligúria – Die Buchen des Monte Zatta in Ligurien – Những cây sồi ở Monte Zatta ở Liguria – 利古里亚蒙特扎塔山毛榉树 – リグリアのモンテザッタのブナの木
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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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. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
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 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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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. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
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
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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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
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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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
