La meridiana in Baia del Silenzio a Sestri levante in Liguria. Non è da moltissimo tempo che ho notato che su uno dei palazzi in via Cappuccini in Baia del Silenzio, c’è questa bella meridiana. A dire la verità mi pare che ci sia quasi sempre ombra in quel punto, magari era stata posta su quella facciata precedentemente alla costruzione di Palazzo Rizzi.
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La meridiana, detta anche, impropriamente, orologio solare o quadrante solare, è uno strumento di misurazione del tempo basato sul rilevamento della posizione del Sole. In senso stretto, con meridiana si deve intendere unicamente l’indicatore del passaggio del Sole a mezzogiorno, anche se nella sua accezione più generale il termine viene utilizzato per indicare, erroneamente, gli orologi solari presenti sui muri degli edifici. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The sundial in Baia del Silenzio in Sestri Levante in Liguria – Le cadran solaire de Baia del Silenzio à Sestri Levante en Ligurie – El reloj de sol en Baia del Silenzio en Sestri Levante en Liguria – O relógio de sol em Baia del Silenzio em Sestri Levante na Ligúria – Die Sonnenuhr in Baia del Silenzio in Sestri Levante in Ligurien – Đồng hồ mặt trời ở Baia del Silenzio ở Sestri Levante ở Liguria – 利古里亚塞斯特里莱万特拜亚德尔沉默日晷 – リグーリア州セストリ・レバンテのバイア・デル・シレンツィオの日時計
The main entrance to the Castle of Brescia known as the Falcon of Italy. If you are lucky enough to visit the beautiful city of Brescia, you cannot miss a short visit to the castle that dominates it. This is the entrance to the first walls within which the actual fortification develops.
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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. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The main entrance of the Brescia Castle known as the Falcon of Italy – L’entrée principale du château de Brescia connu sous le nom de Faucon d’Italie – La entrada principal del Castillo de Brescia conocida como el Halcón de Italia – A entrada principal do Castelo de Brescia conhecido como Falcão da Itália – Der Haupteingang des Brescia-Schloss, bekannt als der Falke von Italien – Lối vào chính của Lâu đài Brescia được mệnh danh là Chim ưng của Ý – 布雷西亚城堡的主入口被称为“Falcone d’Italia” – イタリアの鷹として知られるブレシア城の正面玄関
The Baltimora gardens and the Carignano bridge in Genoa. Wandering around the historic center of Genoa, in the area below Piazza Sarzano, I reached the beautiful Baltimora gardens that open a glimpse between the buildings of the city. The Carignano bridge then crowns this small urban park with its grandeur.
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The Baltimora Gardens (known to most as the Plastic Gardens) are a small urban park nestled between Piazza Dante and the Carignano bridge, where the ancient Madre di Dio neighborhood once lay. Continue and learn more on le-strade.com
The Baltimore gardens and the Carignano bridge in Genoa – Les jardins de Baltimore et le pont Carignano à Gênes – Los jardines de Baltimore y el puente Carignano en Génova – Os jardins de Baltimore e a ponte Carignano em Gênova – Die Baltimore-Gärten und die Carignano-Brücke in Genua – Khu vườn Baltimore và cây cầu Carignano ở Genoa – 巴尔的摩花园和热那亚卡里尼亚诺桥 – ボルチモア庭園とジェノヴァのカリニャーノ橋
The view of the very famous Piazza del Duomo in Milan. A typical view of the large square that hosts the Duomo of Milan and the equally famous Milanese beauties (including the statue and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II). “Ma Milan l’è on gran Milan!” as Giovanni D’Anzi sang.
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Piazza del Duomo (Piazza del Domm in Milanese dialect) is the main square of Milan. Dominated by the Duomo di Milano, from which it takes its name, it is the vital center of the city, a meeting point for Milanese people to celebrate important events and, together with the adjacent Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, an iconic place par excellence of the metropolis, as well as a destination for visitors and tourists from all over the world. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The view of the famous square where the Milan cathedral is located – La vue de la célèbre place où se trouve la cathédrale de Milan – La vista de la famosa plaza donde se encuentra la catedral de Milán. – A vista da famosa praça onde está localizada a catedral de Milão – Der Blick auf den berühmten Platz, an dem sich der Mailänder Dom befindet – Quang cảnh quảng trường nổi tiếng nơi có nhà thờ Milan – 米兰大教堂所在的著名广场的景色 – ミラノ大聖堂がある有名な広場の眺め
Un cancello che si apre su un sogno: la Baia del Silenzio. La vista che si apre da questo cancello mi fa pensare ad un sogno… Il cancello è quello che permette di entrare nell’Ex Convento dell’Annunziata, il complesso che domina uno dei lati della baia.
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A gate that opens onto a dream: the Bay of Silence – Une porte qui s’ouvre sur un rêve : la Baie du Silence – Una puerta que se abre a un sueño: la Bahía del Silencio – Uma porta que abre para um sonho: a Baía do Silêncio – Ein Tor, das sich zu einem Traum öffnet: die Bucht der Stille – Cánh cổng mở ra giấc mơ: Vịnh Im lặng – 通往梦想的大门：沉默湾 – 夢へ開く門 沈黙の湾
A glimpse of the wonderful village of Boccadasse in the Levante of Genoa. The splendid village of Boccadasse, in the Levante of the city of Genoa, is the typical example of a fishing village (incorporated by the metropolis) that has maintained its ancient and typical appearance. Even if invaded by tourists, if you find the right day, it offers you serene and solitary glimpses.
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Boccadasse (Boca d’azë or Bocadâze in Genoese) is an ancient seaside village in the city of Genoa, which is part of the Albaro district. In the current administrative division of the municipality of Genoa it is therefore included in the Municipio VIII – Medio Levante, which in addition to Albaro also includes the Foce and San Martino districts. Continue on Wikipedia
A glimpse of the wonderful village of Boccadasse in the east of Genoa – Un aperçu du merveilleux village de Boccadasse à l’est de Gênes – Una mirada al maravilloso pueblo de Boccadasse en el este de Génova – Um vislumbre da maravilhosa vila de Boccadasse, no leste de Gênova – Ein Blick auf das wunderschöne Dorf Boccadasse im Osten von Genua – Một cái nhìn thoáng qua về ngôi làng Boccadasse tuyệt vời ở phía đông Genoa – 热那亚东部美丽的博卡达斯村庄一瞥 – ジェノヴァ東部の素晴らしい村ボッカダッセを垣間見る
A narrow alley in the historic center of Moneglia, a village in Liguria. Some time ago I was walking through the beautiful historic center of Moneglia, the town that is about twenty minutes by car from my Sestri Levante, and I photographed this beautiful view. The small side alleys of the village's caruggio are so charming that they are even used as outdoor seating. Very nice in my opinion.
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The ancient toponym of Moneglia (ad Monilia) appears in the Tavola Peutingeriana, a copy of the military map of the Roman Empire (11th – 12th century) preserved in the Austrian National Library in Vienna, discovered by the antiquarian of Augsburg, Corrado Peutinger, in the sixteenth century. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
A narrow alley in the historic center of Moneglia, a village in Liguria – Une ruelle étroite dans le centre historique de Moneglia, un village de Ligurie – Un estrecho callejón en el centro histórico de Moneglia, un pueblo de Liguria – Um beco estreito no centro histórico de Moneglia, uma vila na Ligúria – Eine enge Gasse im historischen Zentrum von Moneglia, einem Dorf in Ligurien – Một con hẻm hẹp ở trung tâm lịch sử của Moneglia, một ngôi làng ở Liguria – 利古里亚村庄莫内利亚历史中心的一条狭窄小巷 – リグーリア州の村、モネーリアの歴史的中心部にある狭い路地
The plaque commemorating the alleged baptism of Christopher Columbus in Genoa. Some time ago now, I visited the splendid church of Santo Stefano (the one just under the Monumental Bridge) which dominates the central Via XX Settembre. In the crypt of the church, near the baptismal font, there is this plaque commemorating the alleged baptism of Christopher Columbus which took place in this very church.
“Christophorus Columbus Genuensis novi orbis repertor A.D.MCCCCLI ante mensem octubris elapsum prope hanc ecclesiam in contrata olivellae natus eius patre dominico ibi commorante ad custodiam portae tuttisque dicti loci deputato in huius abbatie fonte baptesimatis sua christiana fides primim fundamentum habuit.”
A.D. MCMXCII MARTINUS MACCIO’ ABBAS PUSUIT A. AGOSTO DICAVIT
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The church of Santo Stefano (or abbey of Santo Stefano) is one of the best-known Christian places of worship in Genoa, and its parish community is part of the Vicariate of Carignano – Foce of the Archdiocese of Genoa. Situated on a hill overlooking the central Via XX Settembre, it was one of the most significant examples of Romanesque architecture in the Ligurian capital. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The plaque commemorating the alleged baptism of Christopher Columbus in Genoa – La plaque commémorative du prétendu baptême de Christophe Colomb à Gênes – La placa que conmemora el supuesto bautismo de Cristóbal Colón en Génova – A placa comemorativa do suposto batismo de Cristóvão Colombo em Gênova – Die Gedenktafel erinnert an die angebliche Taufe von Christoph Kolumbus in Genua – Tấm bảng kỷ niệm lễ rửa tội được cho là của Christopher Columbus ở Genoa – 纪念克里斯托弗·哥伦布在热那亚受洗的牌匾 – ジェノヴァにあるクリストファー・コロンブスの洗礼とされるものを記念する銘板
The majestic Cordonata Capitolina: a journey into the heart of Rome. In the heart of Rome, among the ancient ruins and the majestic works of art, there is a place that enchants and fascinates with its timeless beauty: the Cordonata Capitolina. This imposing staircase, located in the famous Piazza del Campidoglio, is an icon of Roman history and a symbol of the greatness of Ancient Rome. The Cordonata Capitolina was designed by the famous Renaissance artist and architect Michelangelo Buonarroti in the 16th century. The aim was to create an imposing staircase that would connect the Piazza del Campidoglio to the Roman Forum, thus underlining the grandeur of the place and the connection between ancient and modern Rome. The staircase is characterized by a series of white marble steps, framed by elegant parapets. At the center of it stands a statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius on a magnificent pedestal. This equestrian statue, one of the few remaining from the Roman era, represents an important connection with the imperial history of Rome. For anyone visiting Rome, the Cordonata Capitolina is a must-see. Not only does it offer the opportunity to admire the work of a genius like Michelangelo, but it also allows you to immerse yourself in the thousand-year history of this extraordinary city. Walking along these steps is like taking a journey through time, a stroll through the eras that have made Rome the legendary city it is today. The Cordonata Capitolina is a tribute to the greatness of Rome, a tribute to timeless art and architecture, and a reminder of its extraordinary history.
So, when you visit Rome, do not miss the opportunity to climb the Cordonata Capitolina and admire the eternal city from its most spectacular view. It is an experience that will remain etched in your memory forever, an encounter with the magnificence of Rome and its eternal beauty.
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It was designed by Michelangelo Buonarroti in the 16th century, commissioned by Pope Paul III, as part of the redevelopment of the Campidoglio. The Capitoline Cordonata, easy to access and transit because it was also designed for the transit of men on horseback, widens slightly towards the top, where the large statues of the Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux are located. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The majestic Capitoline Cordonata: a journey into the heart of Rome – La majestueuse Cordonate Capitoline : un voyage au cœur de Rome – La majestuosa Cordonata Capitolina: un viaje al corazón de Roma – A majestosa Cordonata Capitolina: uma viagem ao coração de Roma – Die majestätische kapitolinische Cordonata: eine Reise ins Herz Roms – Capitoline Cordonata hùng vĩ: hành trình vào trung tâm Rome – 雄伟的卡皮托利欧科尔多纳塔：罗马市中心之旅 – 雄大なカピトリーノ コルドナータ: ローマ中心部への旅
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The archivolt of Vico Sotto le Murette in the historic center of Genoa. Getting lost in the alleys of Genoa is an experience I recommend to everyone. You can walk for a couple of hours and never pass by the same place twice. This is a beautiful alley below Piazza Sarzano and you can walk along it to head towards the famous Piazza Campo Pisano.
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The archivolt of the alley called Sotto le Murette in the historic center of Genoa – L’archivolte de l’allée appelée Sotto le Murette dans le centre historique de Gênes – La arquivolta del callejón llamado Sotto le Murette en el centro histórico de Génova – A arquivolta do beco chamado Sotto le Murette, no centro histórico de Gênova – Die Archivolte der Gasse Sotto le Murette im historischen Zentrum von Genua – Kho lưu trữ của con hẻm có tên Sotto le Murette ở trung tâm lịch sử của Genoa – 热那亚历史中心 Sotto le Murette 小巷的拱门 – ジェノヴァの歴史的中心部にあるソット・ル・ミュレットと呼ばれる路地のアーキボルト
