Il palazzo del Cutter in baia a Sestri Levante. Uno dei posti più iconici di Sestri Levante è sicuramente la Baia del Silenzio. Giunti di fronte a questo piccola perla della Riviera Ligure si possono spendere un paio d’ore (ovviamente se non si vuole fare il bagno in mare) rilassandosi bevendo un caffè o un aperitivo sono molti i locali che si affacciano sulla baia. Uno di questi è il Cutter Cucca, un bar con cucina, con vista mare. Nella foto che ho scattato (dall’aktra parte della baia) potete vederne i tavolini e gli ombrelloni.
Il cutter è una barca a vela che ha solitamente una randa e almeno due fiocchi. Le origini del cutter rimangono incerte. Tra i paesi più accreditati come inventori di tale imbarcazione figurano l’Inghilterra, i Paesi Bassi, la Nuova Inghilterra ed i Caraibi, ma è probabile che ognuna di queste terre a cavallo tra il XVII ed il XVIII secolo vide varate imbarcazioni simili al cutter canonico. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The Cutter palace in the bay in Sestri Levante – Le palais Cutter dans la baie de Sestri Levante – El palacio Cutter en la bahía de Sestri Levante – O palácio Cutter na baía de Sestri Levante – Der Kutterpalast in der Bucht von Sestri Levante – Cung điện Cutter trong vịnh ở Sestri Levante – 塞斯特里莱万特海湾的卡特宫 – セストリ・レバンテの湾にあるカッター宮殿
A characteristic alley in the village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre. Vernazza, one of the five picturesque villages of the Cinque Terre, is famous for its breathtaking landscapes, the colorful houses overlooking the sea and the narrow, winding alleys that tell ancient stories. Walking through the alleys of Vernazza means immersing yourself in an atmosphere of times gone by, where every corner holds a unique and unrepeatable charm. Among these, a particularly characteristic alley captures the essence of the village and invites visitors to explore its magic.
One of the most charming alleys in Vernazza is Via San Francesco. This narrow passage, paved with irregular stones, winds between the pastel-colored houses that stand close to each other, creating an almost labyrinthine effect. The atmosphere in the alley is intimate and quiet, far from the hustle and bustle of the main streets of the village. The facades of the houses are adorned with colorful flower pots, climbing plants and small decorations that reflect the love of the inhabitants for their corner of paradise. The windows of the houses overlook the alley, often with green or blue shutters that add a touch of liveliness to the urban landscape. Walking along it, it is easy to meet the locals chatting among themselves or going about their daily chores, adding a touch of authentic life to the visitor's experience. The cats, the true masters of the alley, wander around lazily, making the place even more picturesque.
A walk in Vernazza is a journey through time, an experience that allows you to discover the authentic soul of this enchanting village. Every stone, every flower, every smile of the inhabitants tells a story of simplicity and beauty, making every step a moment of discovery and wonder. If you visit Vernazza, do not miss the opportunity to explore this hidden corner and let yourself be enchanted by its unique and magical atmosphere.
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A characteristic alley in the village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre – Une ruelle caractéristique du village de Vernazza dans les Cinque Terre – Un callejón característico en el pueblo de Vernazza en Cinque Terre – Um beco característico da aldeia de Vernazza em Cinque Terre – Eine charakteristische Gasse im Dorf Vernazza in den Cinque Terre – Một con hẻm đặc trưng ở làng Vernazza ở Cinque Terre
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Breakfast in a typical Vietnamese cafe. When I was in Vietnam last year with my wife, we had breakfast a few times in one of the many typical cafes. They are meeting and relaxation places, often with a pond with carp, where people spend a couple of hours sipping the typical Vietnamese drink or (like me) a more Western cappuccino accompanied by a dessert.
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Breakfast in a typical Vietnamese cafe – Petit-déjeuner dans un café typiquement vietnamien – Desayuno en una cafetería típica vietnamita. – Café da manhã em um típico café vietnamita – Frühstück in einem typisch vietnamesischen Café – Ăn sáng tại một quán cà phê điển hình của Việt Nam – 在典型的越南咖啡馆享用早餐 – 典型的なベトナムのカフェで朝食を
The small street Tommaso Reggio in Genoa. A small alley in Genoa located in a key area of the city between the cathedral and the courthouse. Currently, it is home to the State Archives.
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The strategic street named after Tommaso Reggio, bishop of Ventimiglia and then of Genoa from 1892 to 1901, is home to important buildings linked to the power and intrigues of medieval Genoa. Here, in fact, are the sixteenth-century Palazzetto Criminale, the small bridge connecting the Palazzetto itself to the cathedral of San Lorenzo, the Torre del Popolo, the Loggia degli Abati, a perimeter wall of the Palazzo Ducale and the Museo Diocesano. Continue and learn more on amezena.net
The small street called Tommaso Reggio in Genoa – La petite rue appelée Tommaso Reggio à Gênes – La pequeña calle llamada Tommaso Reggio en Génova – A pequena rua chamada Tommaso Reggio em Génova – Die kleine Straße namens Tommaso Reggio in Genua – Con phố nhỏ mang tên Tommaso Reggio ở Genoa
Cristo Rei, the statue in front of Lisbon. Cristo Rei of Lisbon is a statue of Jesus Christ that stands on the south bank of the Tagus River, in the city of Almada, in front of Lisbon. The Cristo Rei statue is approximately 110 meters tall, with the statue itself measuring approximately 28 meters. Its construction was inspired by the Cristo Redentor statue in Rio de Janeiro. The statue is located on Monte Cristo Rei, which offers spectacular panoramic views of the city of Lisbon, the Tagus River and the 25 de Abril Bridge. Construction of the statue began in 1950 and was completed in 1959. It was erected as a thank you for Portugal having managed to avoid participation in World War II. The Cristo Rei statue symbolizes gratitude for divine protection during the war and also serves as a symbol of peace. This statue has become an icon of Lisbon and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the region. In addition to offering a breathtaking view, the area around the statue also hosts places of worship and a sanctuary.
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The National Sanctuary of Christ the King or simply Christ the King is a Portuguese sanctuary located in Pragal, a former friary of the city of Almada, which in turn is part of Greater Lisbon. It is famous because behind it is a colossal statue of Christ the King, inspired by the Christ of Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro, designed by the architect António Lino, built by Francisco Franco de Sousa and inaugurated on May 17, 1959. The base of the statue is shaped like a door and is 75 meters high and above it is the 28-meter statue of Christ the King. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The Cristo Rei, the symbolic statue of Lisbon – Le Cristo Rei, la statue symbolique de Lisbonne – El Cristo Rei, la estatua simbólica de Lisboa – O Cristo Rei, a estátua simbólica de Lisboa – Der Cristo Rei, die symbolische Statue von Lissabon – Cristo Rei, bức tượng biểu tượng của Lisbon – 基督像 (Cristo Rei)，里斯本的象征雕像 – リスボンの象徴的な像、クリスト・レイ
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The Bay of Silence photographed in July 2023. Exactly one year ago I was at home and enjoying my Sestri Levante in the summer. In the morning, during the week, the Bay of Silence is still accessible to locals… but on the weekend it becomes truly unlivable!
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The Bay of Silence photographed in July 2023 – La Baie du Silence photographiée en juillet 2023 – La Bahía del Silencio fotografiada en julio de 2023 – A Baía do Silêncio fotografada em julho de 2023 – Die Bucht der Stille, fotografiert im Juli 2023 – Vịnh Im Lặng chụp ảnh vào tháng 7 năm 2023
Spiagge da sogno: Grand Anse a Grenada. Dalla mia ultima stagione passata ai Caraibi sono passati un paio d’anni ma ho ancora alcune foto che non ho fatto a tempo ad inserire. Come queste, della splendida spiaggia di Grand Anse nella isola di Grenada. Bellissima!
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The most popular beaches are located in the southwest of the island, where the airport is also located. In this area is Grand Anse Beach, a 3 km long beach considered one of the 10 most beautiful in the world. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
Dream beaches: the unforgettable Grand Anse in Grenada – Plages de rêve : l’inoubliable Grand Anse à Grenade – Playas de ensueño: el inolvidable Grand Anse en Granada – Praias dos sonhos: a inesquecível Grand Anse em Granada – Traumstrände: die unvergessliche Grand Anse in Grenada – Những bãi biển trong mơ: Grand Anse khó quên ở Grenada – 梦想海滩：格林纳达令人难忘的 Grand Anse – 夢のビーチ: グレナダの忘れられないグランアンス
Via Vittorio Veneto in centro a Chiavari. Il cantro di Chiavari è attraversato da una via rettilinea (caruggio) che è anche la via del passeggio. Nella parte a Ponente si chiama via Martiri della Liberazione mentre nella parte a Levante si chiama via Vittorio Veneto (che poi volendo prosegue in Corso Dante). Con il teleobiettivo si scattano foto che in questo caso ho volutamente reso un poco schiacciata ma era per cercare di coprire tutta la via in uno scatto solo.
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Vittorio Veneto is an Italian town of 26,989 inhabitants in the province of Treviso in Veneto. The battle of the same name was fought there during the Great War; the victory of the Italian army over the Austro-Hungarian army resulted in the Austrian surrender and the end of the war. Continue and learn more onWikipedia
The historic center of Chiavari: the beautiful via Vittorio Veneto – Le centre historique de Chiavari : la belle via Vittorio Veneto – El centro histórico de Chiavari: la hermosa via Vittorio Veneto – O centro histórico de Chiavari: a bela via Vittorio Veneto – Das historische Zentrum von Chiavari: die wunderschöne Via Vittorio Veneto – Trung tâm lịch sử của Chiavari: người đẹp qua Vittorio Veneto – 基亚瓦里的历史中心：美丽的维托里奥威尼托大街 – キアーヴァリの歴史的中心部：美しいヴィットリオ・ヴェネト通り
The Santa Maria della Sanità climb in Genoa. Walking along the ring road above Genoa, along Corso Solferiono and then Corso Magenta, I turned my gaze (and my telephoto lens) on this beautiful climb that leads to a church (which I later discovered to be Santa Maria della Sanità). As I read, it was probably a chapel of the beautiful Villa Gruber which is located to the right of the photo.
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The complex stands on the site where previously in the 15th century there was a church dedicated to San Bernardino da Siena (hence the name of the stretch of walls and the nearby gate) at the behest of Stefano De Mari, owner of the land (as well as the adjacent current Villa Gruber, once De Mari). It was built in 1592 based on a design by Ponzelli and its management was entrusted to the Discalced Carmelites of S. Anna. Continue and learn more on amezena.net
The climb of Santa Maria della Sanità in Genoa – L’ascension de Santa Maria della Sanità à Gênes – La subida a Santa Maria della Sanità en Génova – A escalada de Santa Maria della Sanità em Génova – Der Aufstieg zur Santa Maria della Sanità in Genua – Cuộc leo núi Santa Maria della Sanità ở Genoa
Dream beaches: the Baths Beach in Virgin Gorda. I have to say that the job I do is really difficult in many ways (many months away from home and family) but, obviously, it also has its positive sides. One of these is that with the ship you can reach dream destinations and, when I am lucky enough to have a little free time I can visit dream places. Like this beach on Virgin Island, truly a spectacle!
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The British Virgin Islands are an overseas territory of the United Kingdom. They are part of the Virgin Islands archipelago in the Caribbean Sea shared between the United Kingdom and the United States of America. The British Virgin Islands are an archipelago of 40 islands, 15 of which are inhabited including Tortola, Anegada and Virgin Gorda. The capital is the town of Road Town, located on the island of Tortola. The head of state is the sovereign of the United Kingdom (currently King Charles III), who exercises his functions through a governor; the latter, on the sovereign's mandate, has certain duties including that of appointing the prime minister. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
Dream beaches: the Baths Beach in Virgin Gorda – Plages de rêve : la Baths Beach à Virgin Gorda – Playas de ensueño: la Playa de los Baños en Virgen Gorda – Praias dos sonhos: a praia de Baths em Virgin Gorda – Traumstrände: der Baths Beach in Virgin Gorda – Những bãi biển trong mơ: Bãi biển Baths ở Virgin Gorda – 梦想海滩：维尔京戈尔达岛的巴斯海滩 – 夢のビーチ：バージン ゴルダ島のバース ビーチ
