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The stained glass window of the convent of San Francisco in Cadiz

La vetrata del convento di San Francesco a Cadice

The stained glass window of the Convent of San Francisco in Cadiz.
The Convent of San Francisco in Cadiz is known not only for its historic architecture, but also for its beautiful stained glass windows. Among these, the stained glass window in the main chapel stands out for its beauty and complexity.
The stained glass window was created in the late Middle Ages, a period in which stained glass art reached its peak in Europe. Commissioned by the Franciscan friars, the window was intended to depict scenes from the life of St. Francis of Assisi, the founder of the order. Each panel of the window tells a different story from the life of the saint, from his conversion to his preaching to the animals.
The stained glass window is composed of numerous panels of colored glass, joined together by thin strips of lead. The bright colors and intricate decorations make each scene a masterpiece of sacred art. The details are extraordinary: the faces of the saints, the expressions of the animals, and the background landscapes are all rendered with astonishing precision.
The technique used to create the stained glass window is that of painting on glass, followed by firing in a kiln to fix the colors. This technique allows for bright and long-lasting colors that resist the passage of time. In addition, the use of lead to join the pieces of glass gives the window a solid and resistant structure.
The stained glass window represents the devotion of the Franciscan friars and their dedication to spreading the message of St. Francis. Furthermore, it continues to be a source of inspiration for visitors and believers who admire its beauty and spiritual meaning.

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La vetrata del convento di San Francesco a Cadice

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The stained glass window of the convent of San Francisco in Cadiz – Le vitrail du couvent de San Francesco à Cadix – La vidriera del convento de San Francisco de Cádiz – O vitral do convento de San Francesco em Cádis – Das Buntglasfenster des Klosters San Francesco in Cadiz – Cửa sổ kính màu của tu viện San Francesco ở Cadiz

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The War Memorial in Duca degli Abruzzi square

Il Monumento ai Caduti in piazza degli Abruzzi a Nervi

The War Memorial in Piazza Duca degli Abruzzi in Nervi.
Walking along Via Guglielmo Oberdan, I came across the gardens of this beautiful square in front of the Town Hall which houses the war memorial of the Great War.

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Il Monumento ai Caduti in piazza Duca degli Abruzzi a Nervi

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The War Memorial in the Duke Abruzzi Square in Nervi – Le monument aux morts de la Piazza degli Abruzzi à Nervi – El Memorial de Guerra en la Piazza degli Abruzzi en Nervi – O Memorial de Guerra na Piazza degli Abruzzi em Nervi – Das Kriegerdenkmal auf der Piazza degli Abruzzi in Nervi – Đài tưởng niệm chiến tranh ở Piazza degli Abruzzi ở Nervi
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The facade of Palazzo Giureconsulti in Milan

La facciata di Palazzo dei Giureconsulti a Milano

The facade of Palazzo Giureconsulti in Milan.
Located in the heart of Milan, in Piazza Mercanti, the Palazzo dei Giureconsulti is a magnificent example of 16th-century Mannerist architecture. Its construction began in 1562 to a design by architect Vincenzo Seregni, commissioned by Pope Pius IV, born Giovanni Angelo Medici.
The palace was built on the site of a previous 13th-century building, which was demolished to make way for the new structure. A distinctive element of the palace is the civic tower, originally built by Napo Torriani, which was integrated into the new project as a bell tower. The bell, known as “Zavataria”, was rung to announce public events such as executions.
The building initially served as the seat of the Collegio dei Nobili Dottori, an institution that trained politicians and lawyers. Over the centuries, the palace has housed various institutions, including the Stock Exchange, the Telegraph and the Banca Popolare di Milano. Since 1911, it has been owned by the Chamber of Commerce of Milan.
During the Second World War, the building suffered serious damage due to bombings, but was restored in the 1980s under the direction of Gianni Mezzanotte. This restoration equipped the building with modern technological equipment, making it a prestigious multifunctional center for events and conferences.
Today, the Palazzo dei Giureconsulti continues to be a point of reference for the city of Milan, hosting cultural events, conferences and business meetings. Its strategic location, a few steps from the Duomo, makes it an unmissable destination for those visiting the city.

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La facciata di Palazzo dei Giureconsulti a Milano

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The facade of Palazzo Giureconsulti in Milan – La façade du Palazzo Giureconsulti à Milan – La fachada del Palazzo Giureconsulti en Milán – A fachada do Palazzo Giureconsulti em Milão – Die Fassade des Palazzo Giureconsulti in Mailand – Mặt tiền của Palazzo Giureconsulti ở Milan

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The spires of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

Le guglie della Sagrada Familia di Barcellona

The spires of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is one of the most iconic and fascinating monuments in the world, designed by the brilliant architect Antoni Gaudí. Among the most distinctive elements of this basilica are its spires, which represent a true masterpiece of art and engineering.
Gaudí imagined the Sagrada Familia with a total of 18 spires, each dedicated to an important religious figure. Twelve of these spires are dedicated to the Twelve Apostles and are located on the three main facades of the temple: Nativity, Passion and Glory. The other six spires are dedicated to the Four Evangelists, the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ.
So far, eight spires have been completed, corresponding to the four apostles of the Nativity façade and the four apostles of the Passion façade. The Nativity façade is particularly significant because it was built directly by Gaudí. The spires of this façade are called bell towers and are accessible to visitors via spiral staircases.
Each spire is rich in symbolism and artistic detail. The inner spires of the Nativity Facade reach a height of 107 meters, while the outer spires are 98 meters high. The tops of the spires resemble a bishop's staff and feature a gold cross with the capital letters of the Apostle to whom each spire is dedicated.
Climbing the spires of the Sagrada Familia offers spectacular views of the city of Barcelona, ​​allowing you to admire the mountains and the ocean. In addition, visitors can enjoy the spectacle of the sculptures that adorn the spires.

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The spires of the evangelists, completed in 2023, are topped with sculptures of their traditional symbols: an angel, an ox, an eagle and a lion. The spire of the Madonna, completed in 2021, is topped with a large twelve-pointed star, symbolizing the Morning Star, while the central spire of Christ, which will be raised on the base of the dome above the central nave, will be topped with a large six-armed cross, 15 meters high. The total height of the building will, however, be half a meter less than that of Montjuïc, as Gaudí believed that his creation should not exceed that of God. The pinnacles of the nave, on the other hand, are topped with sculptures (by Etsurō Sotoo) depicting sheaves of wheat on which stands a host, or bunches of grapes on which stands a chalice, to represent the Eucharist in the two species of bread and wine.
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The spires of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona – Les flèches de la Sagrada Familia à Barcelone – Las agujas de la Sagrada Familia de Barcelona – As torres da Sagrada Família em Barcelona – Die Türme der Sagrada Familia in Barcelona – Những ngọn tháp của Sagrada Familia ở Barcelona

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– http://musmon.com/en/content/67/en/SagradaFamilia/9
– http://www.sagradafamilia.org

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The house where Giovanni Descalzo was born in Sestri Levante

La casa in cui nacque Giovanni Descalzo a Sestri Levante

The house where Giovanni Descalzo was born in Sestri Levante.
In Corso Colombo, one of the central streets of Sestri, there is the house where the poet Giovanni Descalzo was born.
On the facade of the building a plaque reads:

In this house
was born
GIOVANNI DESCALZO
a commoner of noble birth
a constant temper in pain
a poet in his works and in his life
by virtue of his soul and his genius
who rose to the harmonies of art
and of human brotherhood
1902 – 1951

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La casa in cui nacque Giovanni Descalzo a Sestri Levante

La casa in cui nacque Giovanni Descalzo a Sestri Levante

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Sailor, fisherman, farmer, worker at the Fabbrica Italiana Tubi and finally municipal employee, he is the author of novels (Esclusi, 1937 and Tutti i giorni, 1950), lyrical prose (Interpretazioni, 1933) and, for newspapers and magazines, hundreds of stories (many of them for children), articles and travel reports sometimes collected in volumes (Sotto copertina, 1933; La terra dei fossili vivere, 1938; Scogliere, 1940; Santuari, vallate e calanche della Liguria orientale, 1941; Le cinque terre, 1943 and Ai quattro venti, 1943). From 1930 until the last days of his life he kept a diary of which the initial part relating to the years 1930 and 1932 has been published, at the initiative of the Municipality of his city.
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The house where Giovanni Descalzo was born in Sestri Levante – La maison natale de Giovanni Descalzo à Sestri Levante – La casa donde nació Giovanni Descalzo en Sestri Levante – A casa onde nasceu Giovanni Descalzo em Sestri Levante – Das Geburtshaus von Giovanni Descalzo in Sestri Levante – Ngôi nhà nơi Giovanni Descalzo sinh ra ở Sestri Levante
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The Monument to the Heroes of 1809 in Barcelona

Il Monumento agli Eroi del 1809 a Barcellona

Monument to the Heroes of 1809 in Barcelona.
The Monument to the Heroes of 1809, located in Barcelona, ​​is a symbol of resistance and sacrifice. Also known as the Monument to the Martyrs of Independence, it is dedicated to eight people who were executed after a failed attempt to liberate the city from the occupying French troops.
During the Spanish War of Independence (1807-1814), Barcelona was occupied by Napoleon's army and turned into a military stronghold. On May 12, 1809, around 8,000 citizens attempted to overthrow the French troops. The uprising was quickly suppressed and the organizers were captured. On June 2, eighteen conspirators were tried by a military court. Five of them were sentenced to death and executed in front of the Citadel of Barcelona. During the executions, three men rang the bells of the Barcelona Cathedral in an attempt to provoke a second uprising. French soldiers blockaded the cathedral, where the rebels held out for three days before being captured and eventually executed.
The monument, inaugurated in 1929, is located in Plaça Garriga i Bachs, opposite the side entrance to Barcelona Cathedral. It consists of a bronze statue of the five martyrs on a stone pedestal, flanked by tile panels with illustrations of the occupation of Barcelona. The statue was created by Josep Llimona, but was not completed in time for the inauguration. The organization that commissioned the monument decided to go ahead with the inauguration and add the statue later. Completion was delayed by the Spanish Civil War, and Llimona's statue was finally installed in 1941, along with two alabaster angels by Vicenç Navarro.
The Monument to the Heroes of 1809 is a tribute to the sacrifices made for freedom and independence. A plaque at the base of the monument is engraved with the names of the eight martyrs: Father Juan Gallifa, Dr. Joaquim Pou, Juan Massana, Salvador Aulet, Jose Navarro, Pedro Lastortras, Julian Portet and Ramon Mas. The plaque reads: “They sacrificed their lives for God, their country and their king. The grateful city in perpetual memory.”
The monument is located in the heart of the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, ​​near the Cathedral. The nearest metro stop is Jaume I on the L4 line (yellow line). In addition to the monument, other attractions nearby include the Bishop’s Bridge (El Pont del Bisbe), the Wall of the Kiss (The World Begins in Every Kiss) and the Plaça de Sant Felip Neri.

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Il Monumento agli Eroi del 1809 a Barcellona

Il Monumento agli Eroi del 1809 a Barcellona

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The Monument to the Heroes of 1809 in Barcelona – Le Monument aux Héros de 1809 à Barcelone – El Monumento a los Héroes de 1809 en Barcelona – O Monumento aos Heróis de 1809 em Barcelona – Das Denkmal für die Helden von 1809 in Barcelona – Đài tưởng niệm các anh hùng năm 1809 ở Barcelona

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– https://barcelonalowdown.com/monument-to-the-heroes-of-1809/
– https://www.tripadvisor.it/Attraction_Review-g187497-d24156326-Reviews-Monument_Als_Herois_Del_1809-Barcelona_Catalonia.html
– https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monument_als_Herois_del_1809

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The facade of the Nicolosio Lomellini palace in Genoa

La facciata del palazzo Nicolosio Lomellini a Genova

The facade of the Nicolosio Lomellini palace in Genoa.
One of the most beautiful and famous streets in Genoa is certainly via Garibaldi, home to many of the Rolli palaces.
One of the palaces is the one I photographed in this article: Palazzo Podestà (or Nicolosio Lomellini) from the name of the last owner, Andrea Podestà.

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La facciata del palazzo Nicolosio Lomellini a Genova

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The façade, where the strong presence of Bergamasco is perceived, is enlivened by a rich stucco decoration, with winged female herms, to support the string course of the ground floor; ribbons and drapes to hold up, on the first floor, trophies of arms; garlands and masks crowning the windows, with classical figures within oval medallions, on the second. Even in the festive stucco apparatus of the oval-plan atrium, the intervention of Bergamasco is evident, who was able to introduce the suggestions of the most up-to-date Mannerist culture to Genoa.
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One of the facades of the Sagrada Familia

Una delle facciate della Sagrada Familia

One of the facades of the Sagrada Familia.
The Sagrada Familia, the iconic basilica in Barcelona designed by Antoni Gaudí, is famous for its three facades, each of which tells a different part of the life of Christ. Of these, the Passion Facade is perhaps the most austere and dramatic, representing the suffering and death of Jesus.
Work on the Passion Facade began in 1954, almost thirty years after Gaudí's death. Unlike the Nativity Facade, which was rich in detail and decoration, Gaudí imagined the Passion Facade as a more sober and austere work, inspired by the skeletal structure he had experimented with in the Crypt of Colonia Güell.
Oriented towards the west, the facade is supported by six large oblique pillars reminiscent of sequoia trunks. Above them, a pyramid-shaped pediment is composed of eighteen bone-shaped columns, surmounted by a large cross with a crown of thorns and three adoring angels. This austere and linear design is in stark contrast to the decorative richness of the Nativity Facade.
The Passion Facade has three portals, dedicated respectively to Faith, Hope and Charity. The doors, created by the artist Josep Maria Subirachs, are decorated with texts that recount the last days of Jesus, rather than with vegetal motifs as in the Nativity Facade.
– The Portal of Charity: The central portal is separated by a mullioned window with the Greek letters Alpha and Omega, symbols of the beginning and the end. The side doors feature scenes from the Passion according to the Gospels of Matthew and John.
– The Portal of Faith: This portal is dedicated to Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, with a representation of the full moon indicating the time period of the scene.
Subirachs’ sculptures add an extra layer of drama to the façade. The tormented and disturbing figures represent Christ’s suffering during the crucifixion in an extremely realistic way. The straight lines and geometric shapes of the sculptures are unique compared to the rest of the basilica, underlining the austerity of Gaudí’s design.

The Passion Facade of the Sagrada Familia is a masterpiece of drama and symbolism. Every detail, from the bone-shaped columns to the tormented sculptures, helps tell the story of Christ’s suffering and death in a powerful and moving way. This façade not only reflects Gaudí’s artistic vision, but also his deep faith and commitment to creating a work that transcends time.

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The Passion façade was begun in 1954 according to the drawings and explanations that Gaudí had left. The towers were finished in 1976 and since then work has been carried out on the sculptural decoration. Gaudí designed this façade while recovering from Malta fever in Puigcerdà in 1911. Dedicated to the Passion of Jesus, it aims to reflect the suffering of Christ in his crucifixion, as a ransom for the sins of men.
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One of the facades of the Sagrada Familia – Une des façades de la Sagrada Familia – Une des façades de la Sagrada Familia – Uma das fachadas da Sagrada Família – Eine der Fassaden der Sagrada Familia – Một trong những mặt tiền của Sagrada Familia

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– https://sagradafamilia.org/en/
– https://notiziescientifiche.it/i-10-migliori-libri-su-gaudi/
– https://www.abitare.it/it/ https://scholar.google.com.sg/schhp?hl=it

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A colorful gate in Fargegaten in Stavanger

Un portone colorato a Fargegaten a Stavanger

A colorful door in Fargegaten in Stavanger.
Fargegaten, also known as Øvre Holmegate, is one of the most colorful and lively streets in Stavanger, Norway. This street is famous for its brightly painted facades, a project started in the 1990s by a group of local artists and residents to revitalize the area.
A colorful door in Fargegaten could be one of the many elements that contribute to the unique charm of this street. The doors, along with the facades of the buildings, are painted in a variety of bright colors, creating a cheerful and welcoming atmosphere.

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Un portone colorato a Fargegaten a Stavanger

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A colorful gate in Fargegaten in Stavanger – Une porte colorée à Fargegaten à Stavanger – Una puerta colorida en Fargegaten en Stavanger – Uma porta colorida em Fargegaten em Stavanger – Eine farbenfrohe Tür am Fargegaten in Stavanger – Cánh cửa đầy màu sắc tại Fargegaten ở Stavanger

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– https://www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/fjord-norway/the-stavanger-region/listings-stavanger/fargegaten-%c3%98vre-holmegate-the-colourful-street/235310/

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Details of the Fontana Maggiore in Perugia

Particolari della Fontana Maggiore di Perugia

Details of the Fontana Maggiore in Perugia.
The Fontana Maggiore in Perugia, located in the center of Piazza IV Novembre, is one of the city's symbolic monuments and a masterpiece of Gothic sculpture. Built between 1275 and 1278, the fountain celebrates the arrival of water in the city's acropolis thanks to a new aqueduct.
The fountain was designed by Frà Bevignate da Cingoli and built with the collaboration of Boninsegna Veneziano, a hydraulic engineer, and the famous sculptors Nicola Pisano and Giovanni Pisano. The structure is composed of two concentric polygonal marble basins, surmounted by a bronze cup adorned with female figures from which the water flows.
The lower basin is decorated with 50 panels representing the months of the year, each accompanied by its zodiac symbol. These panels depict scenes of daily life and agricultural work, giving dignity to material work. Furthermore, there are representations of the liberal arts, philosophy, biblical figures and the history of Rome.
The upper basin, on the other hand, is adorned with high reliefs representing historical and mythological figures and allegorical figures. The statues are arranged to form a compass rose, with the four main ones placed at the cardinal points and the other twenty in relation to these.
The fountain is also famous for its enigmatic bronze group of female figures, known as "the water carriers". The symbolic meaning of this sculpture is still a matter of debate today, since there is no explicit mention in the inscription on the basin.

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Particolari della Fontana Maggiore di Perugia

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The Fontana Maggiore, located in the center of Piazza IV Novembre (formerly Piazza Grande), is the symbolic monument of the city of Perugia. The monumental fountain was built by Umberto the Master between 1278 and 1280 to celebrate the arrival of water in the city's acropolis, thanks to the new aqueduct.
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Details of the Fontana Maggiore in Perugia – Détails de la Fontana Maggiore à Pérouse – Detalles de la Fontana Maggiore en Perugia – Detalhes da Fontana Maggiore em Perugia – Details der Fontana Maggiore in Perugia – Thông tin chi tiết về Fontana Maggiore ở Perugia

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– https://turismo.comune.perugia.it/poi/fontana-maggiore