A beautiful villa in Corso Buenos Aires in Lavagna. Corso Buenos Aires, in Lavagna, is that long tree-lined avenue that goes from the center to Entella and Chiavari. It hosts the most beautiful houses and villas in the Tigullian city. Like this beautiful building, whose name I don't know, however. In the next few months I will post many others that I have recently photographed.
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A beautiful villa in Corso Buenos Aires in Lavagna – Une belle villa à Corso Buenos Aires à Lavagna – Una hermosa villa en Corso Buenos Aires en Lavagna – Uma bela vila no Corso Buenos Aires em Lavagna – Eine wunderschöne Villa im Corso Buenos Aires in Lavagna – Một biệt thự xinh đẹp ở Corso Buenos Aires ở Lavagna – 位于拉瓦尼亚布宜诺斯艾利斯大街的一栋美丽别墅 – ラヴァーニャのブエノスアイレス通りにある美しいヴィラ
The figurehead of the galleon in the Porto Antico area of Genoa. The Neptune Galleon, located in the Porto Antico of Genoa, is a replica of a Spanish galleon built in 1986 for the film “Pirates” by Roman Polański. The ship is famous for its figurehead, which represents the god of the seas Neptune². This imposing bow figure adds a touch of authenticity and historical charm to the ship.
The Neptune is one of the main attractions of the Porto Antico and offers visitors a unique experience, allowing them to explore a privateer ship and imagine the life of pirates during the golden age of piracy. If you are in Genoa, it is definitely worth a visit!
A figurehead is a wooden decoration, often depicting a female, animal or mythological figure, that was found on the bow of ships from the 16th to the 19th century. Originally introduced on galleons, the figurehead had several purposes:
1. Identification: It indicated the name of the ship, useful for those who could not read. 2. Symbolism: It showed the wealth and strength of the ship's owner. 3. Protection: It was believed to protect the ship and its crew during voyages.
Figureheads were often elaborately carved and painted, adding an artistic and distinctive touch to the vessels.
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The figurehead of the galleon in the Porto Antico area of Genoa – La figure de proue du galion dans le quartier de Porto Antico de Gênes – El mascarón de proa del galeón en la zona de Porto Antico de Génova – A figura de proa do galeão na zona de Porto Antico, em Génova – Die Galionsfigur der Galeone im Porto Antico-Gebiet von Genua – Người đứng đầu thuyền buồm ở khu vực Porto Antico của Genoa
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The Monument to the Constitution of 1812 in Cadiz. The “Monumento a la Constitución de 1812” is located in Cadiz, Spain, and commemorates the promulgation of the Constitution of Cadiz of 1812. This constitution, also known as “La Pepa”, was a milestone in Spanish history, representing the principles of liberalism and civil rights. The monument is located in the Plaza de San Juan de Dios, in the historic center of Cadiz. It was inaugurated on March 19, 1912 to celebrate the centenary of the promulgation of the Constitution. The date is significant, as it marks the beginning of constitutional legislation in Spain. The monument features various allegorical figures and symbolism that represent the values of the Constitution, such as freedom, equality and the sovereignty of the people. It may include statues of important figures of the time and architectural details that reflect the spirit of the period.
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The Spanish Constitution of 1812, also known as the Constitution of Cadiz or La Pepa, is the constitutional charter promulgated on March 19, 1812 by the Cortes, the Iberian parliament, in opposition to the Napoleonic occupation and the regime of Joseph Bonaparte. It established the constitutional monarchy with the limitation of the powers of the king, the separation of powers, universal male suffrage, and freedom of enterprise. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The monument dedicated to the Constitution of 1812 in Cadiz – Le monument dédié à la Constitution de 1812 à Cadix – El monumento dedicado a la Constitución de 1812 en Cádiz – O monumento dedicado à Constituição de 1812 em Cádiz – Das der Verfassung von 1812 gewidmete Denkmal in Cádiz – Tượng đài dành riêng cho Hiến pháp năm 1812 ở Cadiz – 加的斯 1812 年宪法纪念碑 – カディスにある 1812 年憲法に捧げられた記念碑
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When the sea is rough while sailing. Those who decide to take a cruise must always take into account that the ship is on the sea and the weather is always unpredictable. It doesn't matter if you are in the immense Ocean or in the more reassuring Adriatic Sea: when nature decides to raise the wind and the waves start to increase, the ship begins to rock. No problem though: modern ships are so large (and have stabilization systems) that the wave motion makes them move very little compared to the past! but they do move a little! What to do? Don't think about it too much and let yourself be lulled by the movement!
I took these photos last year from my ex Costa Firenze.
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When the sea is rough while sailing – Quand la mer est agitée en naviguant – Cuando el mar está agitado mientras navegas – Quando o mar está agitado enquanto navegamos – Quando o mar está agitado enquanto navegamos – Khi biển động khi chèo thuyền
Dried fruit at the Boqueria market in Barcelona, Spain. The beautiful stalls of the most famous covered market in Barcelona are always very beautiful to see and to photograph. This was one of the several stalls that sell (but the photo is not exactly recent) dried fruit and you can recognize some of them: banana, apricot, strawberry, kiwi and other fruit that I don't recognize.
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La Boqueria is the most famous market in Spain and one of the largest in Catalonia with its 2,583 square meters and more than 300 stalls. It is also one of the oldest markets in Spain: born at the beginning of the 17th century at the gates of the city in the plain of Pla de la Boqueria (which today is a small square in front of the current market) to avoid paying taxes on goods, it was inaugurated later, in 1836, where it is still located halfway along the popular Rambla, between the Palau de la Virreina and the Liceu Theater. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
Dried fruit at the Boqueria market in Barcelona, Spain – Fruits secs au marché de la Boqueria à Barcelone, Espagne – Frutos secos en el mercado de la Boquería de Barcelona, España – Frutas secas no mercado Boqueria em Barcelona, Espanha – Trockenfrüchte auf dem Boqueria-Markt in Barcelona, Spanien – Trái cây sấy khô tại chợ Boqueria ở Barcelona, Tây Ban Nha – 西班牙巴塞罗那Boqueria市场的干果 – スペイン、バルセロナのボケリア市場のドライ フルーツ
The sbatacchio arches between the houses in the village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre. Walking through the Ligurian villages you often see these architectural structures that connect the houses in the alleys. These arches, called sbatacchio arches, are elements built to increase the stability of the buildings especially when the distance between the walls is small (and in Liguria it is almost a constant).
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The slamming arches between the houses in the village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre – Les arches cliquetantes entre les maisons du village de Vernazza dans les Cinque Terre – Los arcos ruidosos entre las casas en el pueblo de Vernazza en Cinque Terre – Os arcos ruidosos entre as casas da aldeia de Vernazza, em Cinque Terre – Die klappernden Bögen zwischen den Häusern im Dorf Vernazza in den Cinque Terre – Những mái vòm lạch cạch giữa những ngôi nhà ở làng Vernazza ở Cinque Terre
A camel caravan in Timanfaya Park on the island of Arrecife. Last year, I finally managed to visit Timanfaya Park on the island of Lanzarote. The park is visited by taking a tour, in my case by bus, among the many volcanic peaks (active and not) in the area. However, there is also the possibility of taking a tour on camels, animals that were used a lot in the past on the island, hence this camel caravan that I photographed.
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Timanfaya National Park is a national park that extends over the southern portion of Tinajo and the northern portion of Yaiza, in Lanzarote, Spain. The park occupies a significant part of the southwestern quadrant of the island of Lanzarote. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
Uma caravana de camelos no parque Timanfaya, na ilha de Arrecife – Une caravane de chameaux dans le parc Timanfaya sur l’île d’Arrecife – Una caravana de camellos en el parque de Timanfaya en la isla de Arrecife – Uma caravana de camelos no parque Timanfaya, na ilha de Arrecife – Eine Kamelkarawane im Timanfaya-Park auf der Insel Arrecife – Đoàn lạc đà ở công viên Timanfaya trên đảo Arrecife – 阿雷西费岛蒂曼法亚公园的骆驼商队 – アレシフェ島のティマンファヤ公園のラクダのキャラバン
Some commercial activities in the caruggio in Sestri Levante. The part closest to the sea of the Sestrese caruggio hosts a myriad of commercial activities aimed at satisfying tourists: restaurants, bars, ice cream parlors, all of which work very hard when visitors fill our town.
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Some commercial activities in the alleyway in Sestri Levante – Quelques activités commerciales dans la ruelle de Sestri Levante – Algunas actividades comerciales en el callejón de Sestri Levante – Algumas atividades comerciais no beco de Sestri Levante – Einige kommerzielle Aktivitäten in der Gasse in Sestri Levante – Một số hoạt động thương mại trong con hẻm ở Sestri Levante
The yellow funnel of the Costa Diadema in Bergen. A few months ago I was on board the splendid Costa Diadema (of Costa Crociere) in Northern Europe and, as I often do, I took a photo from the town of the iconic yellow funnel with the blue “C” symbol of the company I work for.
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Costa Crociere is an Italian cruise company dedicated to cruise operations. Its headquarters are in Genoa. Costa Crociere belongs to the Carnival Corporation & plc group and controls the German AIDA Cruises. Until 2014, the Costa Crociere S.p.A. group also included the Spanish Ibero Cruceros, a brand that has since been discontinued. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The yellow funnel of the Costa Diadema in Bergen – La cheminée jaune du Costa Diadema à Bergen – La chimenea amarilla del Costa Diadema en Bergen – A chaminé amarela do Costa Diadema em Bergen – Der gelbe Schornstein der Costa Diadema in Bergen – Ống khói màu vàng của Costa Diadema ở Bergen
A myriad of spices at the Boqueria market in Barcelona. The Boqueria market is certainly built to attract tourists. The credit for all this is given by the large quantity and variety of goods on display. In addition to fresh fruit take-away there are also many stalls selling spices of all kinds, both already contained in bottles and by weight. I'll leave you to imagine the smells passing in front of this stall!
Have you ever been to the Boqueria market in Barcelona? Add your own comment or go to the bottom of the site to read what other visitors have written.
La Boqueria is the most famous market in Spain and one of the largest in Catalonia with its 2,583 square meters and more than 300 stalls. It is also one of the oldest markets in Spain: born at the beginning of the 17th century at the gates of the city in the plain of Pla de la Boqueria (which today is a small square in front of the current market) to avoid paying taxes on goods, it was inaugurated later, in 1836, where it is still located halfway along the popular Rambla, between the Palau de la Virreina and the Liceu Theater. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
A Myriad of Spices at the Boqueria Market in Barcelona – Une myriade d’épices au marché de la Boqueria à Barcelone – Un sinfín de especias en el mercado de la Boquería de Barcelona – Uma infinidade de especiarias no mercado Boqueria em Barcelona – Eine Vielzahl von Gewürzen auf dem Boqueria-Markt in Barcelona – Vô số các loại gia vị tại chợ Boqueria ở Barcelona
