The streets of the center of Cadiz in Spain. Walking through the historic center of the beautiful city of Cadiz you walk along these very characteristic streets where the windows almost all have these very protruding wooden frames. And then, normally, the ship docks right in front of the center and in five minutes you are already there!
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It is probably the oldest city founded in the western Mediterranean area by the Phoenicians in the 11th century BC, although its birth is now officially dated back to the end of the 8th century BC. Founded with the original name of Gadir (in Phoenician: Gdr, fortress, with the same etymology as Agadir in Morocco) on what was once a small archipelago and now a single island, to exploit the rich trade routes with the Atlantic Ocean in the copper and tin trade. In ancient Greece it was known as Gadeira and in the times of the Roman Empire as Gades from which the current gentilic name of gaditano derives. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The narrow streets of the center of Cadiz in Spain – Les rues étroites du centre de Cadix en Espagne – Las estrechas calles del centro de Cádiz en España – As ruas estreitas do centro de Cádiz, na Espanha – Die engen Gassen im Zentrum von Cadiz in Spanien – Những con đường hẹp ở trung tâm Cadiz ở Tây Ban Nha – 西班牙加的斯市中心的狭窄街道 – スペインのカディス中心部の狭い通り
The roundabout on Via Vittorio Veneto in Sestri Levante. This small roundabout that was built not many years ago serves as a connection between Lungomare Giovanni Descalzo and Via Vittorio Veneto.
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The roundabout on Via Vittorio Veneto in Sestri Levante – Le rond-point de la via Vittorio Veneto à Sestri Levante – La rotonda de via Vittorio Veneto en Sestri Levante – A rotunda da via Vittorio Veneto em Sestri Levante – Der Kreisverkehr auf der Via Vittorio Veneto in Sestri Levante – Bùng binh qua Vittorio Veneto ở Sestri Levante
The Moorish Citadel of Malaga called Alcazaba. The city of Malaga, nestled along the beautiful Costa del Sol in Spain, is a place rich in history, culture and architectural beauty. Among the gems that make this city unique is the Citadel of Malaga, a fascinating complex that encompasses centuries of history and offers visitors a journey into the heart of Malaga's heritage. The Citadel of Malaga, also known as the Alcazaba, has its roots deep in the Moorish history of Spain. Built in the 11th century during the reign of Abd al-Rahman III, the Alcazaba served as a defensive fortress and royal residence. Its strategic location on Gibralfaro Hill allowed it to control access to the port and protect the city from enemy incursions. The architecture of the Citadel of Malaga is a fascinating mix of Moorish styles and later Christian interventions. While the complex retains the structure and decorative elements typical of Arab architecture, Christian additions, such as the Nasrid Palace and the Puerta del Cristo, bear witness to the cultural transition that characterized the history of the region. Strolling through the marble-paved courtyards, visitors can admire the lush gardens, intricate details of the ceramic tiles and fountains that add a touch of freshness and serenity to the complex. The Nasrid Palace, with its intricate carvings and muqarnas ceilings, represents the pinnacle of Moorish art and offers a glimpse of the luxury and refinement of the era. One of the most impressive elements of the Citadel of Malaga is the panoramic view it offers of the city and the Mediterranean Sea. By climbing the Gibralfaro Tower, which is connected to the Alcazaba, visitors will be rewarded with a breathtaking view that takes in the city, the port and the surrounding mountains. This unique viewpoint is perfect for those who want to capture unforgettable images of Malaga. The Citadel of Malaga is not only a historical museum, but also a vibrant cultural center that hosts events and activities for residents and visitors. Concerts, art exhibitions, theater performances and festivals are regularly held in its courtyards, adding a contemporary touch to this historic gem. The Citadel of Malaga stands as a living testimony to the rich history of this fascinating Spanish city. With its Moorish architecture, lush gardens and spectacular panoramic views, the complex transports visitors back in time, offering a window into Malaga's glorious legacy. A journey through the Citadel is an unforgettable experience that brings the past and the present together in a fascinating embrace on the Costa del Sol.
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The Alcazaba of Malaga (al-qaṣba, “citadel”) is a fortress from the Muslim era, built on a pre-existing fortress of Phoenician origin. It is located at the foot of Mount Gibralfaro, on top of which is the castle of the same name. The Alcazaba and the castle are connected by a passage in the mountain protected by a double zigzag wall called La Coracha. It occupied the eastern end of the city walls, like all Muslim alcazabas, so that the southern, western and northern fronts remained within the walls. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The Moorish citadel of Malaga called Alcazaba – La citadelle maure de Malaga appelée Alcazaba – La ciudadela árabe de Málaga llamada Alcazaba – A cidadela mourisca de Málaga chamada Alcazaba – Die maurische Zitadelle von Malaga namens Alcazaba – Thành cổ Moorish của Malaga có tên là Alcazaba – 马拉加的摩尔人城堡称为阿尔卡萨瓦 – アルカサバと呼ばれるマラガのムーア人の城塞
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Ravioli with ragù from the Ou Grumallu farmhouse. As the most attentive readers will know, I really love ravioli with ragù, the Ligurian ones with a mixed filling of meat and vegetables, seasoned, when possible, with the typical tuccu (the touch, the Genoese meat ragù). These are the excellent ravioli with ragù from the Ou Grumallu farmhouse in Case Soprane, in the municipality of Ne.
Go see my article with my personal ranking of the restaurants where I ate the best ravioli al ragù in the Province of Genoa di Levante.
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Ligurian cuisine is made up of dishes from the culinary tradition of Liguria, a region that uses ingredients linked both to local production (such as preboggion, a mixture of wild herbs) and to imports from areas with which Ligurians have had frequent contact over the centuries (such as Sardinian pecorino, one of the ingredients of pesto). A poor cuisine, typical of country people, mountaineers and sailors, made of simple, common and cheap foods, which has however become expensive, refined and full of ancient glories. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
Ravioli with ragù from the Ou Grumallu farmhouse – Les raviolis à la sauce à la viande de la ferme Ou Grumallu – Los ravioles con salsa de carne de la masía Ou Grumallu – O ravioli com molho de carne da quinta Ou Grumallu – Die Ravioli mit Fleischsauce vom Bauernhof Ou Grumallu – Ravioli với nước sốt thịt từ Agriturismo Ou Grumallu
A sushi boat on a ship. Now a global dish, it certainly cannot be missing on board cruise ships. Obviously these shots were taken in the restaurant Sushino now present, I believe, on all Costa ships.
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Sushi is a set of typical Japanese dishes based on rice, along with other ingredients such as fish, nori seaweed or eggs. The filling is raw (or in some variants cooked) and can be served placed on rice, rolled in a strip of seaweed, arranged in rice rolls or inserted into a small pocket of tofu. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
A sushi boat on a ship – A sushi boat on a ship – Un barco de sushi en un barco. – Um barco de sushi num navio – Ein Sushi-Boot auf einem Schiff – Một chiếc thuyền sushi trên một con tàu
The small port of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre seen from above. Some time ago, while I was at home, I went to the Cinque Terre to do some trekking. Unfortunately the classic Sentiero Azzurro (the one that goes from Monterosso to Vernazza on the sea side) was closed for maintenance so, with my wife, we decided to try walking uphill to the Sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Soviore and then, once at the top, we went down the path that, passing by Nostra Signora di Reggio, descends to Vernazza. From above the village of Vernazza is always splendid, don't you think?
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The village, which grew along the Vernazzola stream (now covered) which constitutes its central artery, has an exceptionally intact urban fabric, divided into a series of alleys and steep stairways. Above the town of Vernazza, at an altitude of 325 meters above sea level, is the sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Reggio. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The small port of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre seen from above – Le petit port de Vernazza aux Cinque Terre vu d’en haut – El pequeño puerto de Vernazza en Cinque Terre visto desde arriba – O pequeno porto de Vernazza em Cinque Terre visto de cima – Der kleine Hafen von Vernazza in den Cinque Terre von oben gesehen – Cảng nhỏ Vernazza ở Cinque Terre nhìn từ trên cao – 从上面看五渔村韦尔纳扎的小港口 – 上から見たチンクエテッレのヴェルナッツァの小さな港
The magnificent Cathedral of Spoleto and its churchyard. If you find yourself in Spoleto, you cannot miss a visit to the magnificent Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, also known as the Cathedral of Spoleto. This masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, built between 1151 and 1227, is the city's main place of worship and an Italian national monument. The cathedral's façade is a real spectacle, with its central rose window and golden mosaics that sparkle in the sun. Inside, you can admire frescoes by Filippo Lippi, which tell the stories of the Virgin Mary, and works by Pinturicchio. Every year, during the Festival dei Due Mondi, the cathedral becomes one of the most evocative places of the event, hosting concerts and shows that pay homage to its beauty and history. Don't miss the opportunity to visit this extraordinary example of art and spirituality. The Cathedral of Spoleto awaits you for a journey through time and beauty!
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The cathedral was built between 1151 and 1227 on the site of a pre-existing building; it was part of the Vaita De Domo. It was consecrated by Pope Innocent III in 1198. Inside, in the apse, there is the valuable cycle of frescoes by Filippo Lippi Stories of the Virgin, painted in the last years of the artist's life, between May 1467 and September 1469. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The magnificent Spoleto Cathedral and its churchyard – La magnifique cathédrale de Spolète et son cimetière – La magnífica catedral de Spoleto y su cementerio – A magnífica Catedral de Spoleto e o seu adro – Die prächtige Kathedrale von Spoleto und ihr Kirchhof – Nhà thờ Spoleto tráng lệ và sân nhà thờ của nó
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The characteristic Via Penisola Levante in Sestri Levante. One of the most beautiful streets in Sestri, the one that leads first to the small walk of the Baia del Silenzio and then, continuing, goes up the Penisola (hence the name) and arrives at the church of San Nicolò and the Castelli. I used the telephoto for this which is a little squashed but the effect is desired!
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The characteristic via Penisola Levante in Sestri Levante – La caractéristique via Penisola Levante à Sestri Levante – La característica vía Penisola Levante en Sestri Levante – A característica via Penisola Levante em Sestri Levante – Die Charakteristik der Via Penisola Levante in Sestri Levante – Đặc điểm qua Penisola Levante ở Sestri Levante – 塞斯特里莱万特 (Sestri Levante) 佩尼索拉莱万特 (Penisola Levante) 的特色 – セストリ・レバンテのペニソラ・レバンテ経由の特徴
Two steps in via San Vincenzo in Genoa. Every time I am in Genoa, not by car, I always try to take the train at the Brignole train station on my way back. To get there, after walking along via Venti Settembre, you have to go through this large pedestrian street that is downhill at the point in the photo.
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The neighborhood takes its name from the church of the same name, now deconsecrated, dedicated to San Vincenzo di Saragozza. Until the construction of the “Mura Nuove”, in the 17th century, it was a village outside the defensive walls of the city called “Borgo di Bisagno”, because it was located a short distance from the stream of the same name. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
Two steps in via San Vincenzo in Genoa – À deux pas de la via San Vincenzo à Gênes – A dos pasos de via San Vincenzo en Génova – Duas etapas na via de San Vincenzo em Génova – Zwei Schritte in der Via San Vincenzo in Genua – Hai bước qua San Vincenzo ở Genoa
The houses in via Nazionale in Sestri Levante near the underpass. When I want to go downtown on foot (or by car) from my house, there are three options: either you go through Mandela Park, or via Antica Romana Occidentale, or you go through via Nazionale. Going through via Nazionale, when you are about to arrive in the center, you come across the railway underpass and, immediately after, a series of beautiful colored houses that I tried to emphasize in these photos. This underpass has been there for as long as I can remember, but before, if I'm not mistaken, there was a level crossing with a small pedestrian underpass (always flooded when it rained).
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The houses in via Nazionale in Sestri Levante near the railway underpass – Les maisons de la via Nazionale à Sestri Levante, près du passage souterrain de la voie ferrée – Las casas en via Nazionale en Sestri Levante cerca del paso subterráneo del ferrocarril – As casas da via Nazionale em Sestri Levante, perto da passagem subterrânea ferroviária – Die Häuser in der Via Nazionale in Sestri Levante in der Nähe der Eisenbahnunterführung – Những ngôi nhà ở via Nazionale ở Sestri Levante gần đường hầm đường sắt – 塞斯特里莱万特铁路地下通道附近的 via Nazionale 的房屋 – セストリ・レバンテの鉄道高架下近くのナツィオナーレ通りの家々
