Una statua di San Giorgio ed il drago a Barcellona. Sul retro del palazzo della la Generalitat de Catalunya c’è questa bella decorazione gotica che immortala San Giorgio a cavallo che sconfigge il drago. A dire la verità la statua è un poco rimaneggiata (manca la lancia ed il drago è quasi irriconoscibile) ma ha sempre un aspetto fiero. Mi piace moltissimo fotografare monumenti dedicati a questo Santo, così amato anche in Liguria.
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Si narra che in una città chiamata Silena, in Libia, vi fosse un grande stagno, tale da poter nascondere un drago, che, avvicinandosi alla città, uccideva con il fiato tutte le persone che incontrava. Gli abitanti gli offrivano per placarlo due pecore al giorno ma, quando queste cominciarono a scarseggiare, furono costretti a offrirgli una pecora e un giovane tirato a sorte. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
A statue of Saint George and the dragon in Barcelona – Une statue de Saint Georges et le dragon à Barcelone – Una estatua de San Jorge y el dragón en Barcelona – Uma estátua de São Jorge e do dragão em Barcelona – Eine Statue des Heiligen Georg und des Drachen in Barcelona – Tượng Thánh George và con rồng ở Barcelona – 巴塞罗那圣乔治和龙的雕像 – バルセロナの聖ジョージとドラゴンの像
Salmone marinato a bordo della nave. A bordo delle navi da crociera il cibo non manca mai. La qualità e l’estetica dei piatti, specialmente nell’ultimo decennio, è cambiata molto cercando di far capire che non conta solamente la quantità. Lo scorso anno, per la crociera di Natale e Capodanno mia moglie era a bordo con me (sulla ex Costa Firenze) e siamo andati spesso al ristorante per la cena. Questo era uno dei piatti del menù di Natale (se non ricordo male il giorno): Salmone marinato nella barbabietola con vodka e lime. Ed era veramente buonissimo!
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La marinatura è una tecnica di cucina tradizionale per la preparazione delle carni, dei pesci e delle verdure alla cottura o, anche, un’alternativa alla cottura stessa. Essa consiste nell’immersione di cibo cotto o crudo (in questo caso tagliato a fette sottili), per un tempo variabile, in un liquido tipicamente composto da tre tipi di ingredienti: acidi, come ad esempio aceto, succo di limone, vino, birra; oli; aromi (spezie ed erbe). La marinatura nasce con lo scopo di estendere la conservazione degli alimenti, prima ancora che di insaporirli. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
A marinated salmon for dinner on board the ship – Un saumon mariné pour le dîner à bord du navire – Un salmón marinado para cenar a bordo del barco – Um salmão marinado para jantar a bordo do navio – Ein marinierter Lachs zum Abendessen an Bord des Schiffes – Cá hồi ướp cho bữa tối trên tàu
Il simbolo di Sestri Levante: la Baia del Silenzio. Il simbolo della mia cittadina, una delle baie più famose della mia regione, dove le case dei pescatori (una volta) si costruirono a pochi passi dal mare. I colori pastello, le acque trasparenti ed una calma (non in estate) che hanno dato il nome a questa insenatura: la Baia del Silenzio appunto! La foto è stata scattata a fine maggio 2023.
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The symbol of Sestri Levante: the Bay of Silence – Le symbole de Sestri Levante : la Baie du Silence – El símbolo de Sestri Levante: la Bahía del Silencio – O símbolo de Sestri Levante: a Baía do Silêncio – Das Symbol von Sestri Levante: die Bucht der Stille – Biểu tượng của Sestri Levante: Vịnh Im lặng – 塞斯特里莱万特的象征：沉默湾 – セストリ レバンテのシンボル: 静寂の湾
Some details of the Arch of Victory in Genoa When I have to go to Genoa for some errand, and I have to do it by car, I always try to park in the central Piazza della Vittoria. Dominating the entire square is this monument which over time has also become one of the symbols of the city. This time I had my telephoto lens with me and took a picture of some minor details of the Arch.
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The Arch of Victory, also known as the Monument to the Fallen or the Arch of the Fallen, is an imposing triumphal arch, built during the fascist regime, located in Piazza della Vittoria in Genoa. It is dedicated to the Genoese who fell during the First World War and was inaugurated on May 31, 1931. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
Details of the Arch of Victory in Genoa – Détails de l’Arc de la Victoire à Gênes – Detalles del Arco de la Victoria en Génova – Detalhes do Arco da Vitória em Gênova – Details zum Siegesbogen in Genua – Thông tin chi tiết về Khải Hoàn Môn ở Genoa
Discovering the Obelisk of Minerva Rome, the Eternal City, is a treasure trove of history and culture that reveals itself at every corner. Among the wonders that fascinate visitors from all over the world, there is a little-known jewel that stands majestically near the famous Piazza della Minerva: the Obelisk of Minerva. The obelisk, which is over 5 meters tall, was originally carved in Ancient Egypt and placed in the Temple of Isis in Sais. However, its journey to Rome took place only in 1667, when Pope Alexander VII decided to place it in front of the Church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva. The famous sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini was commissioned to create a decorative base to support the obelisk. The base of the obelisk is adorned with an elephant, a brilliant work by Bernini. This majestic animal supports the obelisk with its strong back, and every detail is made with extraordinary precision. The choice of the elephant as a support symbolizes strength and stability. The presence of the obelisk in front of the Church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva is not accidental. Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and war, is represented inside the church, and the obelisk underlines the importance of this mythological figure. If you have the opportunity to visit Rome, do not miss the opportunity to admire this masterpiece. Stroll through the Piazza della Minerva, admire the extraordinary fusion between the ancient and the baroque, and discover the unique details that make this place so special. The Obelisk of Minerva is more than just a monument; it is a fascinating piece of Rome’s history. Next time you find yourself in the Eternal City, stop by and be enchanted by the beauty and history this extraordinary place has to offer.
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The Obelisk of Minerva is one of the nine Egyptian obelisks of Rome, located in the Piazza della Minerva (the square of the Basilica of Santa Maria sopra Minerva). The obelisk is positioned on the back of a marble elephant, sculpted by Ercole Ferrata based on a design by Bernini in 1667; the entire monumental complex is also popularly known as the Pulcin della Minerva: “pulcino” in the dialect of the time meant “porcino”, referring to the elephant “for its small size and round shape”. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
Discovering the Minerva Obelisk: a hidden treasure in Rome – À la découverte de l’Obélisque de Minerve : un trésor caché à Rome – Descubriendo el Obelisco de Minerva: un tesoro escondido en Roma – Descobrindo o Obelisco de Minerva: um tesouro escondido em Roma – Entdecken Sie den Minerva-Obelisken: einen verborgenen Schatz in Rom – Khám phá Minerva Obelisk: kho báu ẩn giấu ở Rome – 发现密涅瓦方尖碑：罗马隐藏的宝藏 – ミネルヴァ オベリスクの発見: ローマの隠された宝物
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The arcades with black slate floors from Lavagna The small village of Lavagna is famous throughout the world for the quality of its black stone, slate, which was quarried in the mountains behind it. This “black gold” was also used extensively as decoration and as floor tiles. As in this portico, located in via Dante Alighieri (near the Basilica of Santo Stefano), where the floor is covered with this polished stone.
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Slate (also called Lavagna stone) is a metamorphic rock of sedimentary origin (Metamarna in pumpellyite-actinolite facies). It is a variety of calcareous-clayey schists easily divisible into thin, flat, light, impermeable and weather-resistant sheets, resulting from low-grade metamorphism of sedimentary rocks formed by the deposition of a very fine silt (marl) due to the erosion of ancient reliefs. Slate is a rock classified as soft or semi-hard. It is a compact stone, leaden-black in color and easily workable. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The arcades with black slate floors from Lavagna – Les portiques au parquet en ardoise noire de Lavagna – Los pórticos con suelo de pizarra negra de Lavagna – Os pórticos com piso de ardósia preta de Lavagna – Die Portiken mit dem schwarzen Schieferboden von Lavagna – Những mái hiên với sàn đá đen của Lavagna
The view of the Geirangerfjord from the ship. Travelling by ship (I was on the Costa Firenze) along the famous Geirengerfjord you can admire a spectacle of nature that is still almost uncontaminated.
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The Geirangerfjord (Geirangerfjorden) is a fjord in the Norwegian region of Sunnmøre in the south of the county of Møre og Romsdal. It is a branch of the much larger Storfjorden and within it is the famous village of Geiranger. The fjord is one of the most visited natural sites in Norway and since 2005 it is included, together with the Nærøyfjord, in the List of World Heritage Sites drawn up by UNESCO. The presence of these two fjords in the list is however threatened by a plan to build some power lines through the fjord. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The view of the Geiranger Fjord from the ship – La vue sur le fjord de Geiranger depuis le navire – La vista del fiordo de Geiranger desde el barco. – A vista do fiorde de Geiranger do navio – Der Blick auf den Geiranger Fjord vom Schiff aus – Quang cảnh Geiranger Fjord từ tàu – 从船上看盖朗厄尔峡湾的景色 – 船からのガイランゲルフィヨルドの眺め
Una ottima frittura di pesce gustato a Riva Trigoso. Un classico di quasi tutti i ristoranti della mia zona è la frittura di pesce (e di paranza) ed è uno dei piatti preferiti di mia moglie. Quando sono a casa spesso la domenica vado con la famiglia al ristorante e scatto sempre foto dei piatti.
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Questo piatto era del ristorante Le Gardenie a Riva.
An excellent fried fish tasted in Riva Trigoso – Un excellent poisson frit apprécié à Riva Trigoso – Un excelente pescado frito que se disfruta en Riva Trigoso – Um excelente peixe frito apreciado em Riva Trigoso – Ein ausgezeichneter gebratener Fisch, den man in Riva Trigoso genießt – Món cá chiên ngon được thưởng thức ở Riva Trigoso
Dream sea: the transparent waters of Framura One of the places in my area (Eastern Liguria) that I like to go to in the summer to have a nice swim is Framura. The tiny village near the Cinque Terre has a splendid promenade, overlooking the sea, along which you can reach a couple of truly enchanting beaches. And if you are an adventure lover, here and there along the promenade, there are points where you can go down to the sea and dive into this truly crystalline water!
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Situated on the Ligurian coast, the small town of Framura is located within one of the many inlets and coves, typical of the rugged coast of the eastern Ligurian Riviera. Mount Serro (421 m. above sea level) is the highest peak in the Framura area and belongs to the protected area of the Cinque Terre. Continue on Wikipedia
Dream sea: the transparent waters of Framura – Mer de rêve : les eaux transparentes de Framura – Mar de ensueño: las aguas transparentes de Framura – Mar dos sonhos: as águas transparentes de Framura – Traummeer: das transparente Wasser von Framura – Biển mộng mơ: làn nước trong suốt của Framura – 梦幻之海：Framura 透明的海水 – 夢の海：フラムーラの透明な海
The Archivolt of Via Gerolamo Boccardo in Genoa Walking along the beautiful Via XX Settembre in Genoa, as I have already written to you many times, I almost always keep my nose in the air to enjoy all the beauty and details found there. Just like this beautiful archivolt (or perhaps it is more of a terrace) that unites these two buildings, giving rise to the short street dedicated to an illustrious Genoese: Gerolamo Boccardo.
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Gerolamo Boccardo (Genoa, March 16, 1829 – Rome, March 20, 1904) was an Italian economist and politician. He was a senator of the Kingdom of Italy in the XIII legislature. After completing his high school studies, in 1844 he enrolled in the Faculty of Law at the University of Genoa, but the political commitments he soon took on made him delay his graduation, which he obtained only on July 2, 1849. In 1847 he was elected president of the Società Entellica di Chiavari, recently moved to Genoa. During this period he worked as a journalist at the Corriere Mercantile of Genoa, working to promote the transformation of the newspaper from an exclusively commercial newspaper to a political and economic newspaper. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The Archivolt of Via Gerolamo Boccardo in Genoa – L’archivolte de la via Gerolamo Boccardo à Gênes – La arquivolta de via Gerolamo Boccardo en Génova – A arquivolta da via Gerolamo Boccardo em Génova – Die Archivolte der Via Gerolamo Boccardo in Genua – Kho lưu trữ của Gerolamo Boccardo ở Genoa
