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The view of the medieval aqueduct of Perugia

La vista sull'acquedotto medievale di Perugia

The view of the medieval aqueduct of Perugia.
The aqueduct of Perugia (also called the Medieval Aqueduct of the Fontana Maggiore) represents one of the most significant works of medieval engineering in Italy. Built between the 13th and 14th centuries, it played a crucial role in the water supply of the city, contributing to urban development and the well-being of its inhabitants. Today, the aqueduct is a historical monument of great tourist and cultural interest.

The construction of the Perugia aqueduct began in 1254 and was completed in 1280. The work was commissioned by the Municipality of Perugia to respond to the growing need for drinking water, essential for an expanding city. The aqueduct exploited the springs of Monte Pacciano, located about 5 km west of the city, and transported the water to the city center through a system of canals, bridges and pipes.
The route of the aqueduct was partly underground and partly elevated, with a section that crossed the old city on stone arches. This visible part, which winds through the historic center, is today a charming pedestrian walk that allows you to admire panoramic views of the city and the surrounding landscape.

The Perugia aqueduct was an advanced engineering feat for its time. Built mostly of local stone, it used a gravity system to carry water from its springs to the city. The slope was precisely calculated to ensure a constant and regular flow, avoiding stagnation and leaks.
The arches, carefully constructed to withstand the stresses of time, are one of the most characteristic elements of the route. The most famous stretch is the one that passes through the village of Porta Sole, where the aqueduct runs on a row of arches that offer a breathtaking view.
The aqueduct not only guaranteed the water supply, but also had an important social and symbolic function. It represented the power and efficiency of the Municipality of Perugia, a political entity that asserted itself thanks to its ability to manage vital resources such as water.
During the Renaissance and up to the modern age, the aqueduct remained in use, undergoing various maintenance and renovation interventions. Even today, some of its parts are integrated into the modern water system of the city.

Today, the Perugia aqueduct is a popular tourist route. The pedestrian path that follows the ancient route of the aqueduct is known as “Via dell’Acquedotto” and offers a peaceful and scenic walk through the historic center and surrounding green areas.
Along the way, you can observe several points of interest, including ancient fountains, remains of cisterns and segments of the original conduits. In addition, the walk offers a unique perspective on the urban structure of Perugia, with its narrow streets, stairways and medieval houses.

The aqueduct is an extraordinary testimony to medieval engineering and the value that water management had for the cities of the time. Today, in addition to being an important tourist attraction, it represents a historical and cultural heritage of inestimable value, a symbol of the human ability to adapt the environment to their needs without compromising the beauty and integrity of the landscape.
Through its conservation and enhancement, the aqueduct continues to tell the story of Perugia, a city that has been able to grow and prosper thanks also to the wisdom and foresight of its ancient inhabitants.

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La vista sull'acquedotto medievale di Perugia

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The medieval aqueduct of the Fontana Maggiore is a medieval aqueduct located in the city of Perugia. The aqueduct, more than 4 kilometers long, was built to bring water to the Fontana Maggiore. Historically less highlighted than the fountain and considered as its poor relative, it was nevertheless a work of great historical importance and of extraordinary daring for the time.
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The view of the medieval aqueduct of Perugia – La vue de l’aqueduc médiéval de Pérouse – La vista del acueducto medieval de Perugia. – A vista do aqueduto medieval de Perugia – Der Blick auf das mittelalterliche Aquädukt von Perugia – Quang cảnh cống dẫn nước thời trung cổ của Perugia

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A canal and some padlocks in Venice

Un canale e qualche lucchetto a Venezia

A canal and some padlocks in Venice.
In Venice, canals are an integral part of the city and are crossed by numerous waterways and smaller canals. The city is famous for its picturesque bridges, gondolas and fascinating views of the water. It may be that you are looking for information about a specific canal or a particular area of ​​Venice.
As for padlocks, the most famous image of padlocks in Venice is linked to the Bridge of Sighs. However, the phenomenon of padlocks is more common in other cities, such as Paris (on the Pont des Arts) or Rome (on the Ponte Milvio).

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Un canale e qualche lucchetto a Venezia

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The city was the capital of the Serenissima Republic of Venice for 1100 years and is known in this regard as the Serenissima, the Dominant and the Queen of the Adriatic: for its urban peculiarities and its artistic heritage, it is universally considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world, declared, together with its lagoon, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, which has contributed to making it the second Italian city after Rome with the highest tourist flow.
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A canal and some padlocks in Venice – Un canal et quelques cadenas à Venise – Un canal y unos candados en Venecia – Um canal e alguns cadeados em Veneza – Ein Kanal und einige Vorhängeschlösser in Venedig – Một con kênh và một số ổ khóa ở Venice – 威尼斯的一条运河和一些挂锁 – ヴェネツィアの運河といくつかの南京錠

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A romantic alley in the historic center of Verona

Un romantico vicolo nel centro storico di Verona

A romantic alley in the historic center of Verona.
Some time ago, now, I was in beautiful Verona with my wife. For dinner we went to a restaurant in the center (not far from the famous Juliet's terrace) where I had been once before.
The atmosphere in the alley where the tables are located, outside the restaurant, was really very romantic, don't you think?

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Un romantico vicolo nel centro storico di Verona

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A romantic alley in the historic center of Verona – Une ruelle romantique dans le centre historique de Vérone – Un callejón romántico en el centro histórico de Verona – Um beco romântico no centro histórico de Verona – Eine romantische Gasse im historischen Zentrum von Verona – Một con hẻm lãng mạn ở trung tâm lịch sử của Verona – 维罗纳历史中心的浪漫小巷 – ヴェローナの歴史的中心部にあるロマンチックな路地
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The Roman Theatre of Brixia, today's Brescia

Il Teatro Romano di Brixia, l'odierna Brescia

The Roman Theatre of Brixia, today's Brescia
In the heart of the picturesque city of Brescia, there is a monument that tells stories of thousands of years and preserves the essence of a distant era: the Roman Theatre. This extraordinary masterpiece of engineering and culture is a tangible testimony to the greatness of ancient Rome and its lasting influence on European civilization.
The Roman Theatre of Brescia, dating back to the 1st century AD, is one of the most important archaeological sites in the region. Built at a time when Brixia, the ancient name of Brescia, was a thriving Roman colony, the theatre served as a cultural centre and a place of entertainment for the citizens.
The Roman Theatre of Brescia is a superb example of Roman architecture. Built on the Cidneo hill, it enjoys a panoramic view overlooking the city, offering spectators a magnificent spectacle even before the lights on the stage are turned on.
The cavea, the part intended for the public, is a masterpiece of engineering that can accommodate up to 15,000 people. The steps are divided into three sectors, reserved for different social classes, highlighting the rigorous organization of Roman society. The cavea is supported by an imposing structure of arches and pillars that still inspire the admiration of visitors today.
The stage, or “pulpitum,” is the central part of the theater, reserved for theatrical and musical performances. The proscenium, decorated with columns and statues, was the center of artistic activities involving drama, comedy, and even gladiators in specially adapted shows.
The Roman Theatre of Brescia was much more than a simple place of performances. It was a social and cultural centre, a meeting point where citizens of different social classes could share experiences and passions. The shows, in addition to entertaining, also served to educate and communicate the values ​​of Roman society.
As the centuries passed, the Roman Theatre of Brescia fell into ruin, buried by the dust of time. However, during the Renaissance, interest in classical antiquity was renewed, and the theatre once again became an object of study and appreciation. During the 19th century, major excavation and restoration works were undertaken, bringing to light the magnificent monument we admire today.
Today, the Roman Theatre of Brescia is an archaeological site open to the public, a place that transports visitors back in time. Numerous cultural events and shows are organized in the theatre, allowing modern citizens of Brescia to connect with their historical roots.

The Roman Theatre of Brescia is more than just a stone structure; it is a portal that connects us to ancient Rome, tells us stories of glory and intrigue, and invites us to reflect on the enduring influence of Roman civilization on our daily lives. Through its imposing presence, the theatre continues to inspire and educate, a silent witness to an era that lives on in the hearts and minds of those who visit it.

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Il Teatro Romano di Brixia, l'odierna Brescia

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The theatre was built in the Flavian era, like the nearby Capitolium[1] (to which it was connected by a portico), and remodelled during the principality of Septimius Severus, in the 3rd century. It was probably damaged by the same fire that, in the 4th century, caused the partial collapse of the temple building located in the immediate vicinity, and by an earthquake in the 5th century, which completely destroyed the stage and the wall overlooking the street. Despite this, it was used until 1173.
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The Roman Theater of Brixia, today’s Brescia – Le théâtre romain de Brixia, l’actuelle Brescia – El Teatro Romano de Brixia, la Brescia actual – O Teatro Romano de Brixia, hoje Brescia – Das römische Theater von Brixia, dem heutigen Brescia – Nhà hát La Mã Brixia, Brescia ngày nay – 布里西亚罗马剧场，即今天的布雷西亚 – ブリクシアのローマ劇場、現在のブレシア

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A glimpse of the Angelo Mai Civic Library

Uno scorcio della Biblioteca civica Angelo Mai a Bergamo Alta

A glimpse of the Angelo Mai Civic Library in Bergamo Alta.
Walking through the alleys of the Città Alta of Bergamo I found this glimpse, in via Bartolomeo Colleoni with the Civic Library building in the background.
I liked it a lot!

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Uno scorcio della Biblioteca civica Angelo Mai a Bergamo Alta

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The Angelo Mai Civic Library of Bergamo is the main historical preservation institution of the Bergamo library circuit. It is located in the Palazzo Nuovo in the Upper Town, which, opposite the Palazzo della Ragione, closes Piazza Vecchia to the north-east. It was founded between the end of the 1860s and the beginning of the 1870s when the book legacy that Cardinal Alessandro Giuseppe Furietti had made to the city was made available to the citizens. Its first location was in a room of the Palazzo Nuovo which housed the Municipality. Transferred in 1797 to the rectory of the Cathedral, from 1843 it was located in the Palazzo della Ragione until, in 1928, it returned to its original location, now occupying the entire building.
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A glimpse of the Angelo Mai Civic Library in the upper town of Bergamo – Un aperçu de la bibliothèque civique Angelo Mai dans la ville haute de Bergame – Un vistazo a la Biblioteca Cívica Angelo Mai en la ciudad alta de Bérgamo – Um vislumbre da Biblioteca Cívica Angelo Mai, na cidade alta de Bérgamo – Ein Blick auf die Stadtbibliothek Angelo Mai in der Oberstadt von Bergamo – Một cái nhìn thoáng qua về Thư viện công dân Angelo Mai ở thị trấn phía trên Bergamo
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Il celebre Naviglio Grande di Milano

Il celebre Naviglio Grande di Milano

Il celebre Naviglio Grande di Milano.
I Navigli di Milano, originariamente concepiti nel XII secolo, hanno da sempre rappresentato una parte fondamentale della vita cittadina. I canali, navigabili fino al XIX secolo, erano il principale mezzo di trasporto delle merci, consentendo uno sviluppo economico e commerciale senza precedenti per la città.
Oggi, i Navigli sono una delle attrazioni turistiche più affascinanti di Milano. Le rive dei canali sono punteggiate da caffè, ristoranti e botteghe d’arte, creando un’atmosfera vivace e cosmopolita. Gli edifici che si affacciano sui Navigli raccontano storie di epoche passate, conservando il fascino di un’architettura che ha resistito al trascorrere del tempo.
Ponte Enrico Molteni: Un Simbolo di Connessione.
In questo panorama ricco di storia e cultura, Ponte Enrico Molteni emerge come un simbolo di connessione tra le due sponde del Naviglio della Martesana. Costruito nel 1956, questo ponte pedonale sospeso è stato dedicato all’ingegnere Enrico Molteni, una figura di spicco nel mondo delle infrastrutture milanesi.
Il design elegante e contemporaneo di Ponte Enrico Molteni cattura l’attenzione di residenti e visitatori. La struttura metallica, con le sue linee pulite e la forma dinamica, si fonde armoniosamente con l’ambiente circostante, creando un connubio tra tradizione e modernità. La vista panoramica che offre, permettendo di ammirare i Navigli e i dintorni, lo rende un luogo ideale per una passeggiata rilassante o per scattare fotografie indimenticabili.

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Il celebre Naviglio Grande di Milano

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I Navigli di Milano sono un sistema di canali irrigui e navigabili, con baricentro la città lombarda di Milano, che metteva in comunicazione il lago Maggiore, quello di Como e il basso Ticino aprendo al capoluogo lombardo le vie d’acqua della Svizzera e dell’Europa nordoccidentale, del Cantone dei Grigioni e dell’Europa nordorientale e, infine, quella del Po verso il mare Adriatico.
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The famous Naviglio Grande and one of its bridges in Milan – Le célèbre Naviglio Grande et l’un de ses ponts à Milan – El famoso Naviglio Grande y uno de sus puentes en Milán – O famoso Naviglio Grande e uma de suas pontes em Milão – Der berühmte Naviglio Grande und eine seiner Brücken in Mailand – Naviglio Grande nổi tiếng và một trong những cây cầu của nó ở Milan – 米兰著名的纳维利奥格兰德及其桥梁之一 – ミラノの有名なナヴィリオ グランデとその橋の 1 つ

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A typical canal in the city of Venice

Un tipico canale della città di Venezia

A typical canal in the city of Venice.
Walking around the lagoon city, every corner is a perfect subject for photos.
Like in this photo, taken I don't know where, with a nice little bridge in the background.

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Un tipico canale della città di Venezia

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The city was the capital of the Serenissima Republic of Venice for 1,100 years and is known in this regard as the Serenissima, the Dominant and the Queen of the Adriatic: for its urban peculiarities and its artistic heritage, it is universally considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world, declared, together with its lagoon, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, which has contributed to making it the second Italian city after Rome with the highest tourist flow.
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A typical view of a canal in the city of Venice – Une vue typique d’un canal dans la ville de Venise – Una vista típica de un canal en la ciudad de Venecia. – Uma vista típica de um canal na cidade de Veneza – Eine typische Ansicht eines Kanals in der Stadt Venedig – Một góc nhìn điển hình của một con kênh ở thành phố Venice – 威尼斯市运河的典型景观 – ヴェネチア市の運河の典型的な眺め
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The view of the city of Brescia from the Castle

La vista della città di Brescia dal Castello

The view of the city of Brescia from the Castle.
One of the places to visit in Brescia is its splendid castle that dominates the entire city.
As you can see from the photo you can see everything!

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La vista della città di Brescia dal Castello

Photo taken with Canon EOS M100 and lens Canon EF-M 11-22.

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The castle of Brescia (known as the Falcon of Italy) is a fortress built in the medieval era and perched on the Cidneo hill, close to the historic centre of the city of Brescia.
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The view of the city of Brescia from the Castle – La vue sur la ville de Brescia depuis le Château – La vista de la ciudad de Brescia desde el Castillo. – A vista da cidade de Brescia desde o Castelo – Der Blick auf die Stadt Brescia vom Schloss aus – Quang cảnh thành phố Brescia từ Lâu đài – 从城堡俯瞰布雷西亚市 – ブレシア城からの眺め
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A glimpse of Prato della Valle from under the arcades

Uno scorcio di Prato della Valle da sotto i portici

A glimpse of Prato della Valle from under the arcades.
A walk under the arcades (around the Loggia Amulea) from one side of the famous square of Prato della Valle in Padua.

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Uno scorcio di Prato della Valle da sotto i portici

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Prato della Valle is the largest square in the city of Padua, with a surface area of ​​88,620 m². The current configuration dates back to the end of the 18th century and is characterized by a central elliptical island, called Isola Memmia (about 20,000 m²), surrounded by a small canal (fed by the Alicorno canal) on whose banks there is a double ring of statues, with an external circumference of 1,450 meters.
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A glimpse of Prato della Valle from under the arcades – Un aperçu de Prato della Valle sous les arcades – Una mirada a Prato della Valle bajo las arcadas – Um vislumbre de Prato della Valle sob as arcadas – Ein Blick auf Prato della Valle unter den Arkaden – Một cái nhìn thoáng qua về Prato della Valle từ dưới mái vòm – 从拱廊下一睹普拉托德拉瓦莱 (Prato della Valle) 的风采 – アーケードの下からプラート デッラ ヴァッレを眺める
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The houses overlooking the canals of Venice

Le case che si affacciano sui canali di Venezia

The houses overlooking the canals of Venice.
Traveling aboard one of the many boats in the center of Venice, my gaze (and the lens of my camera) falls on the beautiful little houses overlooking the canal.
Old houses, some modernized, but all well-kept.
What a marvel Venice is!

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Le case che si affacciano sui canali di Venezia

Le case che si affacciano sui canali di Venezia

Photo taken with Canon EOS M100 and lens Canon EF-M 11-22.

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The city was the capital of the Serenissima Republic of Venice for 1,100 years and is known in this regard as the Serenissima, the Dominant and the Queen of the Adriatic: for its urban peculiarities and its artistic heritage, it is universally considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world, declared, together with its lagoon, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, which has contributed to making it the second Italian city after Rome with the highest tourist flow.
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The houses overlooking the canals of Venice – Les maisons avec vue sur les canaux de Venise – Las casas con vistas a los canales de Venecia – As casas com vista para os canais de Veneza – Die Häuser mit Blick auf die Kanäle von Venedig – Những ngôi nhà nhìn ra kênh đào ở Venice – 俯瞰威尼斯运河的房屋 – ヴェネツィアの運河を望む家々