L’arte di piegare gli asciugamani per le cabine. In moltissimi luoghi di vacanza, quando ritorni in camera o quando vi entri per la prima volta, trovi sul letto qualche asciugamano piegato ad arte per assumere la forma di qualche animale. In nave ci sono ancora moltissimi cabinisti che conoscono come farli e, sulla nave in cui ero lo scorso anno (la Costa Firenze), a fine crociera si faceva una parata in piscina e il dipartimento Housekeeping faceva due tavoli di questi animaletti! Ovviamente tutti i passeggeri in coda a fotografare!
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The art of folding towels for the cabins – L’art de plier les serviettes pour les cabines – El arte de doblar toallas para las cabañas – A arte de dobrar toalhas para as cabines – Die Kunst, Handtücher für die Kabinen zu falten – Nghệ thuật gấp khăn tắm cho cabin – 客舱毛巾折叠艺术 – キャビン用のタオルを折りたたむ技術
The Divine Providence House in Lavagna Walking through the center of Lavagna I discovered the building of this foundation, the Divina Provvidenza Cordeviola, which has been helping children with family problems for a long time.
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The Educational-Assistance Community “Divina Provvidenza – Cordeviola”, is managed by the Gianelline Sisters “Daughters of Maria Ss.ma dell’Orto”, and presents itself as a family environment, made of acceptance, mutual understanding, respect, trust, simplicity and love according to the educational style transmitted by their founder Sant’Antonio Gianelli. The Community is at the complete disposal of minors with serious and urgent family problems. Continue and learn more on cylex-italia.it
The House of Divine Providence in Lavagna – La maison de la Divine Providence à Lavagna – La casa de la Divina Providencia en Lavagna – A casa da Divina Providência em Lavagna – Das Haus der göttlichen Vorsehung in Lavagna – Nhà của Chúa Quan Phòng ở Lavagna
The Torre de Belém or São Vicente in Lisbon seen from the ship. When you leave the port of Lisbon by ship you travel along the end of the mouth of the Tagus River and there are many monuments that can be seen and discovered. Like this tower, of Belém or São Vicente, placed to defend the Portuguese city.
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The Tower of São Vicente or, more commonly, the Tower of Belém (Portuguese: torre de Belém) is a fortified tower located in Lisbon. The tower is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its role in the Age of Discovery, when it served as both a fortress and a port from which Portuguese explorers set out on the first European trade routes to China and India. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The Torre de Belém or São Vicente in Lisbon seen from the ship – La Torre de Belém ou São Vicente à Lisbonne vue du navire – La Torre de Belém o São Vicente en Lisboa vista desde el barco – A Torre de Belém ou São Vicente em Lisboa vista do navio – Der Torre de Belém oder São Vicente in Lissabon vom Schiff aus gesehen – Torre de Belém hoặc São Vicente ở Lisbon nhìn từ con tàu – 从船上看到里斯本的贝伦塔或圣维森特 – 船から見たリスボンのベレンの塔またはサンビセンテ
The stone staircase of the church of San Pietro in Portovenere. One of the symbols of the village of Portovenere is the stone church dedicated to San Pietro. Built on the rocky spur that from the center of the town penetrates into the sea parallel to the Palmaria Island. This is a glimpse of the staircase that takes visitors to the terrace next to the bell tower.
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The first Romanesque part (1198) was followed by the Gothic part with black and white banded facing which dates back to the 13th century and was built by the Genoese, probably between 1256 and 1270. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The stone staircase of the church of San Pietro in Portovenere – L’escalier en pierre de l’église de San Pietro à Portovenere – La escalera de piedra de la iglesia de San Pietro en Portovenere – A escadaria de pedra da igreja de San Pietro in Portovenere – Die Steintreppe der Kirche San Pietro in Portovenere – Cầu thang đá của nhà thờ San Pietro ở Portovenere
Il moderno fronte mare di Malaga in Spagna. Pur non essendo mai uscito una volta in questa bella città spagnola, eppure mi ci sono fermato decine di volte, qualche tempo fa mi sono armato ti macchina fotografica e, come ogni tanto faccio, ho scattato alcune foto dai ponti più alti della nave. Ho trovato un fronte mare moderno e pieno di grattacieli!
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Malaga è un comune della Spagna di 579076 abitanti, situato nella comunità autonoma dell’Andalusia, nel sud della Spagna. Capoluogo dell’omonima provincia, la città costituisce la capitale culturale ed economica della Costa del Sol. Nonostante nella regione siano state trovate tracce di presenza umana fin dalla preistoria (dolmen a Peña de los Enamorados nel comune di Antequera, pitture rupestri a Benaoján, ceramiche a Nerja), Malaga deve le sue origini al fatto di essere stata una delle colonie fondate dai fenici di Tiro intorno al VII secolo a.C. lungo il Mediterraneo occidentale. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The modern sea front of Malaga in Spain – Le front de mer moderne de Malaga en Espagne – El moderno paseo marítimo de Málaga en España – A moderna frente marítima de Málaga, na Espanha – Die moderne Küste von Malaga in Spanien – Mặt trận biển hiện đại của Malaga ở Tây Ban Nha – 西班牙马拉加的现代海滨 – スペインのマラガの近代的な海岸沿い
The splendid Piazza San Matteo in Genoa. In the centre of Genoa, a few dozen metres from Piazza De Ferrari, there is this beautiful square which, with its buildings and especially the abbey, is in my opinion one of the most beautiful in all of Genoa. In fact, in addition to the Abbey of San Matteo, there are the Palazzo Lamba Doria, the Palazzo Gnecco Quartara (behind in the photo) and the Palazzo Domenicaccio Doria (on the left) and Branca Doria (in the centre between the church and the previous building).
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Martino Doria, who entered the Benedictine friars of the Abbey of San Fruttuoso di Capodimonte after becoming a widower, obtained permission from Bishop Sigifredo to build a small church on land owned by the family near the Cathedral of San Lorenzo. The dedication of the new church to San Matteo was linked to his profession as a tax collector, just like the Dorias, who therefore made him their patron. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The splendid Piazza San Matteo in Genoa – La splendide Piazza San Matteo à Gênes – La espléndida Piazza San Matteo en Génova – A esplêndida Piazza San Matteo em Génova – Die prächtige Piazza San Matteo in Genua – Quảng trường Piazza San Matteo lộng lẫy ở Genoa
Delle ottime croquetas spagnole gustate a Tenerife. Uno dei miei piatti preferiti in Spagna sono le crocchette con jamon. In questo caso queste, che erano veramente ottime, le ho gustate in una tasca (una osteria) nel centro di Santa Cruz di Tenerife.
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Some excellent Spanish croquetas enjoyed in Tenerife – Quelques excellentes croquetas espagnoles dégustées à Tenerife – Unas excelentes croquetas españolas disfrutadas en Tenerife – Algumas excelentes croquetas espanholas apreciadas em Tenerife – Einige ausgezeichnete spanische Croquetas, die man auf Teneriffa genießen kann – Một số món croquetas Tây Ban Nha tuyệt vời được thưởng thức ở Tenerife – 在特内里费岛享用一些美味的西班牙炸丸子 – テネリフェ島で楽しむ素晴らしいスペインのコロッケ
The apse ceiling of Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rome. Santa Maria sopra Minerva is one of the most important churches in Rome and is located near the Pantheon, in the Pigna district. Built in the 13th century by the Dominican Friars, it is one of the rare examples of Gothic architecture in Rome, famous for its history, art and architecture. The basilica stands on a site that was previously occupied by a pagan temple, initially attributed to the goddess Minerva, but which was actually dedicated to Isis. The name "sopra Minerva" derives from this ancient belief. The construction of the Gothic church began in 1280 and was completed at the beginning of the 14th century. Over the centuries, the church has undergone numerous modifications and restorations, while maintaining its Gothic character.
The interior of Santa Maria sopra Minerva is richly decorated and maintains its original Gothic structure. It has a three-nave plan with pointed arches and vaulted ceilings. The side aisles house several richly decorated chapels with important works of art.
The apse ceiling is particularly impressive, with a ribbed vault richly decorated with bright colors and intricate patterns. In the center of the apse is a large painting depicting religious scenes, which helps create a solemn and evocative atmosphere.
Other Elements of Interest are: the Funeral Monument of Saint Catherine of Siena (Saint Catherine of Siena is buried in the basilica, and her tomb is a place of great devotion) and Bernini's Elephant (in the square in front of the church there is an Egyptian obelisk supported by a statue of an elephant, designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini; this monument is commonly known as the “Pulcino della Minerva”).
Santa Maria sopra Minerva is a place of great historical, artistic and religious importance, representing a unique example in the Roman architectural panorama for its Gothic style and the numerous works of art it houses.
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The Basilica of Santa Maria sopra Minerva (in Latin basilica Sanctæ Mariæ supra Minervam) is a minor basilica in Rome located in the Pigna district, in Piazza della Minerva, near the Pantheon. It is one of the very few examples of Gothic architecture in Rome. The basilica houses the remains of several important figures including Catherine of Siena, proclaimed a Doctor of the Church in 1970, the mystic painter Beato Angelico, proclaimed "Universal Patron of Artists" in 1984 and Pope Benedict XIII. Inside it preserves valuable works of art including frescoes by Melozzo da Forlì and Filippino Lippi. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The apse ceiling of Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rome – Le plafond de l’abside de Santa Maria sopra Minerva à Rome – El techo del ábside de Santa María sopra Minerva en Roma – O teto da abside de Santa Maria sopra Minerva em Roma – Die Apsisdecke von Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rom – Trần nhà của Santa Maria sopra Minerva ở Rome
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The view of Scalo Chiappa and the coast of Pieve Ligure. The coast of Eastern Liguria is certainly very beautiful and full of incredibly beautiful views. If you travel along the Via Aurelia from Genoa, as I did last year a couple of times a week, and you have the opportunity to stop (I was on a motorbike) you can see very nice stretches of sea. Like this stretch of coast of the town of Pieve Ligure photographed from Largo Pagnini.
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The view of Scalo Chiappa and the coast of Pieve Ligure – La vue de Scalo Chiappa et de la côte de Pieve Ligure – La vista de Scalo Chiappa y la costa de Pieve Ligure – A vista de Scalo Chiappa e da costa de Pieve Ligure – Der Blick auf Scalo Chiappa und die Küste von Pieve Ligure – Quang cảnh Scalo Chiappa và bờ biển Pieve Ligure – Scalo Chiappa 和皮耶韦利古雷海岸的景色 – スカロ・キアッパとピエーヴェ・リーグレの海岸の眺め
Fresh pappardelle with mushroom sauce. Some time ago I photographed this beautiful plate of pappardelle, the typical Tuscan egg pasta, topped with plenty of mushroom sauce. Alas, I only photographed this dish because I don't like mushrooms... for me the pasta was topped with an equally good meat sauce.
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Pappardelle (from the Tuscan pappare or, less commonly, from the Provençal papard) are a type of egg pasta very similar to tagliatelle but much wider. They are considered a type of lasagne, in the generic sense of "wide strips of egg puff pastry". While tagliatelle are a type of pasta with a typically Emilian-Romagnola tradition, pappardelle, although influenced by Emilia, are typically Tuscan in tradition. Pappardelle originated in Maremma and from Maremma they took on the strong flavours of sauces with game (wild boar, hare) or with woods (mushrooms). Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
Fresh pappardelle, a type of egg pasta, with mushroom sauce – Pappardelle fraîche, un type de pâtes aux œufs, avec sauce aux champignons – Pappardelle fresca, un tipo de pasta al huevo, con salsa de champiñones – Pappardelle fresco, um tipo de massa fresca, com molho de cogumelos – Frische Pappardelle, eine Art frische Pasta, mit Pilzsauce – Pappardelle tươi, một loại mì ống tươi sốt nấm
