L’archivolto di via Garibaldi a Sestri Levante. Uno dei punti del centro storico di Sestri Levante che amo fotografare è questo bell’archivolto che so trova nella piccola via che collega vico Lombardo a piazza Matteotti. Come mi hanno scritto diversi visitatori in un altro post (here) il vicolo era anche detto “caruggiu de l’ou” (vicolo dell’oro) dal momento che lì c’erano i magazzini del manganese (provenienti dalla miniera di Libiola) da cui venivano imbarcati sulle navi per l’Inghilterra.
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The archivolt of via Garibaldi in Sestri Levante – L’archivolte de la via Garibaldi à Sestri Levante – La arquivolta de via Garibaldi en Sestri Levante – A arquivolta da via Garibaldi em Sestri Levante – Die Archivolte der Via Garibaldi in Sestri Levante – Kho lưu trữ của Garibaldi ở Sestri Levante – 塞斯特里莱万特 (Sestri Levante) 加里波第路 (via Garibaldi) 的 archivolt – セストリ レバンテのガリバルディ通りのアーキボルト
Il filare di pini nel Parco Mandela a Sestri Levante. Tutte le volte che attraverso il parco, che si trova proprio tra casa mia ed il centro di Sestri, adoro osservare questo bel filare di pini (che non sono sicuro se siano marittimi o di Aleppo). Originariamente erano posti al lato della via Aurelia e facevano da separazione con lo stabilimento della FIT Ferrotubi. E’ stata una ottima idea mantenerli per il parco.
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Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (Mvezo, 18 luglio 1918 – Johannesburg, 5 dicembre 2013) è stato un politico e attivista sudafricano, presidente del Sudafrica dal 1994 al 1999. Antagonista, con il predecessore Frederik de Klerk, dell’apartheid e insieme a questi insignito del premio Nobel per la pace nel 1993, Mandela fu il primo presidente sudafricano non bianco a ricoprire tale carica; attivista per i diritti civili e avvocato, aveva scontato 27 anni di carcere per la sua lotta al segregazionismo razziale. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The row of pine trees in Mandela Park in Sestri Levante – La rangée de pins du parc Mandela à Sestri Levante – La hilera de pinos en el Parque Mandela en Sestri Levante – A fileira de pinheiros no Parque Mandela em Sestri Levante – Die Kiefernreihe im Mandela Park in Sestri Levante – Hàng cây thông trong Công viên Mandela ở Sestri Levante
The magnificent Cathedral of San Lorenzo in Genoa. The Cathedral of San Lorenzo, located in the heart of Genoa, is one of the most important and fascinating architectural testimonies of the city. This Gothic masterpiece, with Romanesque and Renaissance influences, is not only a religious symbol, but is also an important tourist attraction and a historical reference point for the Genoese. The construction of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo began in the 9th century, on the remains of an earlier paleo-Christian basilica. However, much of the current building dates back to the 12th century, when the city of Genoa was at the height of its maritime and commercial power. Over the centuries, the cathedral underwent numerous modifications and extensions, which reflect the various architectural styles that followed one another. The main portal, with its elaborate sculptural decorations, is a splendid example of Gothic art. The black and white stripes of the facade, made of marble, recall the Pisan influence and harmonize perfectly with the other Gothic and Romanesque elements of the building. The facade of the cathedral is characterized by three richly decorated portals and a large central rose window. The two bell towers, one of which is incomplete, add an element of asymmetry that contributes to the unique charm of the building. Inside, the cathedral is equally impressive. The naves are separated by marble and granite columns, and the ceilings are adorned with frescoes and decorations that tell biblical stories and local legends. Among the most significant works of art inside the cathedral, the Genoese “Holy Grail” stands out, a precious glass tray that, according to legend, was used during the Last Supper.
Another element of great interest is the Museo del Tesoro, located in the cathedral's basement. Numerous objects of inestimable value are preserved here, including relics, sacred vestments and jewels. Among the most famous treasures is the Sacro Catino, a green glass bowl that was believed to be the Holy Grail. The Cathedral of San Lorenzo is at the center of numerous religious and civil celebrations. The most important is the feast of San Giovanni Battista, the patron saint of Genoa, which is celebrated on June 24. During this day, the cathedral becomes the center of processions, religious events and celebrations that involve the entire city. The cathedral also has a history of resilience. During the Second World War, a bomb fell on the cathedral, but miraculously did not explode, thus saving the building from serious damage. This event is still remembered by the Genoese as a sign of divine protection.
The Cathedral of San Lorenzo is not only a place of worship, but a monument that tells the story of Genoa, its traditions and its art. Every corner of the cathedral, from the decorations of the facade to the internal naves, speaks of centuries of faith, culture and beauty. Visiting the Cathedral of San Lorenzo means taking a journey through time, immersing yourself in one of the most fascinating pages of Genoese history.
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The Cathedral of San Lorenzo is the most important place of Catholic worship in the city of Genoa, the metropolitan cathedral of the archdiocese of the same name. It was consecrated to the saint in 1118 by Pope Gelasius II when it was not yet finished and the facade was missing. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The magnificent Cathedral of San Lorenzo in Genoa – La magnifique cathédrale de San Lorenzo à Gênes – La magnífica Catedral de San Lorenzo en Génova – A magnífica Catedral de San Lorenzo em Gênova – Die prächtige Kathedrale San Lorenzo in Genua – Nhà thờ tráng lệ San Lorenzo ở Genoa
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L’Arco della Rosa nel centro storico di Cadice. Un impressionante arco (o archivolto) in quelle che erano le mura della città di cadice. Situato accanto alla piazza della cattedrale, dà accesso a quello che è conosciuto come il quartiere del populo: era una porta d’accesso alle mura medievali che circondavano la città.
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Here is where the archivolt is located:
Il quartiere del Pópulo, il più antico di Cadice. È possibile accedervi attraverso tre archi del XIII secolo, tramite i quali si entrava nella antica città medievale: l’arco del Pópulo, quello della Rosa e quello dei Blancos. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The Arch of the Rose, one of the entrances to the historic center of Cadiz – L’Arc de la Rose, l’une des entrées du centre historique de Cadix – El Arco de la Rosa, una de las entradas al centro histórico de Cádiz – O Arco da Rosa, uma das entradas do centro histórico de Cádiz – Der Rosenbogen, einer der Eingänge zum historischen Zentrum von Cadiz – Vòm hoa hồng, một trong những lối vào trung tâm lịch sử của Cadiz – 玫瑰拱门，加的斯历史中心的入口之一 – バラのアーチ、カディスの歴史的中心部への入り口の 1 つ
The small village of Mattarana in the province of La Spezia. Built around the Via Aurelia, in the long stretch that connects La Spezia with Genoa, the small village of Mattarana contains a few houses, a beautiful internal alley and the church of San Giovanni Battista. In the photo, the village taken from the road.
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The small village of Mattarana in the province of La Spezia – Le petit village de Mattarana dans la province de La Spezia – El pequeño pueblo de Mattarana en la provincia de La Spezia – A pequena aldeia de Mattarana, na província de La Spezia – Das kleine Dorf Mattarana in der Provinz La Spezia – Ngôi làng nhỏ Mattarana ở tỉnh La Spezia – 拉斯佩齐亚省的马塔拉纳小村庄 – ラ・スペツィア県のマッタラナという小さな村
The final part of the caruggio of Sestri Levante. The final part of via XXV Aprile, the caruggio for everyone, the one towards the church of Santa Maria di Nazareth. Colorful houses, outdoor seating of restaurants and taverns. There were few people also because it was a gloomy morning in early February (2024).
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The final part of the Sestri Levante alley – La dernière partie de l’allée Sestri Levante – La parte final del callejón de Sestri Levante – A parte final do beco Sestri Levante – Der letzte Teil der Gasse Sestri Levante – Phần cuối cùng của hẻm Sestri Levante
The statue of the Ganges in the Fountain of the Four Rivers in Rome. The Fountain of the Four Rivers is one of the most famous works of the famous Italian sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini. It is located in the Piazza Navona in Rome and was commissioned by Pope Innocent X (born Giovanni Battista Pamphilj) in 1648. The fountain is located in the center of the square and is a masterpiece of Baroque art. The fountain takes its name from the four rivers represented in the four giant statues located at the base of the central tower. These four rivers are symbols of four of the then known continents: the Nile for Africa, the Ganges for Asia, the Danube for Europe and the Rio de la Plata for the Americas. The statues are made of marble and each is accompanied by an animal or symbol characteristic of the region it represents. At the center of the fountain is an Egyptian obelisk, an architectural element that was transferred from Ancient Rome to the square by order of Pope Innocent X. The obelisk is crowned by the dove of peace and topped by a gilded bronze globe. This element gives the fountain a remarkable height and grandeur. The Fountain of the Four Rivers is an impressive work that masterfully mixes art, architecture and symbolism, as often happens in Bernini's works. Its creation required a considerable effort of engineering, and the result is one of the most admired and iconic attractions in Rome.
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Bernini’s giants move in gestures full of life and with an irrepressible expressive exuberance. The Ganges holds a long oar that suggests the navigability of the river. The sculptor seeks a more careful study of the movements and expressions, which the artist varies to the maximum. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The Ganges statue in the Fontana dei Fiumi in Rome – La statue du Gange dans la Fontana dei Fiumi à Rome – La estatua del Ganges en la Fontana dei Fiumi en Roma – A estátua do Ganges na Fontana dei Fiumi em Roma – Die Ganges-Statue in der Fontana dei Fiumi in Rom – Tượng sông Hằng ở Fontana dei Fiumi ở Rome – 罗马 Fontana dei Fiumi 的恒河雕像 – ローマのフォンタナ・デイ・フィウミにあるガンジス川の彫像
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La spettacolare vista dalla cima del Monte Zatta. Qualche tempo fa, ormai, ero stato a camminare lungo il sentiero ad anello del Monte Zatta. Una delle passeggiate più belle che io ricordi di aver percorso con, all’apice, la spettacolare vista che si gode dalla cima!
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I took several photos along the Monte Zatta path and if you want to see them go to this page:
To see in detail the path I took I invite you to go to wikiloc.com.
Here's where the top is:
The summit of the Zatta mountain massif consists of a long wavy ridge, crossed by an easy ridge path. On the outer edges of this ridge are the Zatta di Ponente mountain (1355 m) and the Prato Pinello mountain (1390 m). Between the two ends rises the main peak, the Zatta di Levante mountain (1404 m). The southern slope is steep and stony, while the northern slope, towards the Bocco pass, has a gentler slope and is covered by a large beech forest. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
One of the peaks of Monte Zatta on the Alta Via of the Ligurian mountains – L’un des sommets du Monte Zatta sur l’Alta Via des montagnes liguriennes – Uno de los picos del Monte Zatta en la Alta Vía de las montañas de Liguria – Um dos picos do Monte Zatta na Alta Via das montanhas da Ligúria – Einer der Gipfel des Monte Zatta auf der Alta Via der ligurischen Berge – Một trong những đỉnh của Monte Zatta trên Alta Via của dãy núi Ligurian – 利古里亚山脉阿尔塔大道上的蒙特扎塔峰之一 – リグリア山脈のアルタビアにあるモンテザッタの山頂の1つ
Mandilli de saea with pesto in Sestri Levante. Mandilli de saea, also known as mandilli al pesto, are a specialty of Ligurian cuisine, particularly in the area around Genoa. The term “mandilli” means “handkerchiefs” in Ligurian, and the dish takes its name from the shape of the sheets of pasta, thin as a silk handkerchief (saea, sea). The recipe calls for the use of a pesto sauce, a traditional Ligurian condiment made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, pecorino cheese and extra virgin olive oil. The pesto sauce is prepared by crushing the ingredients together with a mortar and pestle, although today blenders or food processors are also often used. The pasta for mandilli al pesto is homemade and must be rolled out very thin to obtain the consistency similar to a handkerchief. Once the pasta is prepared, it is cut into square or rectangular sheets of varying sizes. The mandilli al pesto are then cooked in plenty of salted water and tossed with the pesto sauce just before serving. The thin pasta absorbs the delicious flavour of the pesto well, creating a dish that celebrates the freshness of the ingredients typical of the Liguria region. This dish is an excellent representation of traditional Ligurian cuisine, with the pesto playing a central role and the mandilli providing a light and delicate texture. The simplicity of the ingredients and the mastery in the preparation make mandilli al pesto a dish appreciated not only in the region, but also in other parts of the world.
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The dish was tasted in the restaurant of the Mira hotel in Sestri Levante: hotelmira.com.
A pasta dish called mandilli de saea with basil pesto in Sestri Levante – Un plat de pâtes appelé mandilli de saea au pesto de basilic à Sestri Levante – Un plato de pasta llamado mandilli de saea con pesto de albahaca en Sestri Levante – Um prato de massa chamado mandilli de saea com pesto de manjericão em Sestri Levante – Ein Nudelgericht namens Mandilli de Saea mit Basilikumpesto in Sestri Levante – Món mì ống mandilli de saea với húng quế pesto ở Sestri Levante – 塞斯特里莱万特 (Sestri Levante) 的一道名为 mandilli de saea 的意大利面配罗勒香蒜酱 – セストリ・レバンテのバジルペストを添えたマンディッリ・デ・サエアと呼ばれるパスタ料理
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Una casa che domina via della Chiusa a Sestri Levante. Tutte le volte che parcheggio la macchina in zona ITIS per raggiungere il centro passo di fronte a questo punto, in via della Chiusa, dove c’è questa casa rustica che domina la piccola collina che nasce da lì. In un momento dell’anno i prati sottostanti alla casa si riempiono di papaveri rossi ed è uno scorcio bellissimo.
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A house overlooking via della Chiusa in Sestri Levante – Une maison donnant sur la via della Chiusa à Sestri Levante – Una casa con vistas a via della Chiusa en Sestri Levante – Uma casa com vista para a via della Chiusa em Sestri Levante – Ein Haus mit Blick auf die Via della Chiusa in Sestri Levante – Một ngôi nhà nhìn ra della Chiusa ở Sestri Levante
