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21 June 202421 June 2024

The climb to the Castelletto Esplanade in Genoa

La salita alla Spianata di Castelletto a Genova

The climb to the Spianata di Castelletto in Genoa.
In the heart of Genoa, a city with a thousand faces and a timeless historical charm, stands the Spianata di Castelletto. This enchanting place, reachable via this suggestive climb, offers not only an extraordinary view of the city, but also a historical and cultural overview that fascinates every visitor.
The Spianata di Castelletto is located on the hills surrounding the historic center of Genoa. Its history dates back to the 19th century, when it was built to connect the lower part of the city with the hills. Along the climb you can admire ancient noble residences, characteristic alleys and suggestive views that tell centuries of maritime and commercial history of the Republic of Genoa.
To reach the Spianata di Castelletto you can take the suggestive climb from Piazza Portello or Via Garibaldi, both fascinating for their architecture and atmosphere. As you climb, the stairs and alleys open up to a panoramic view, offering increasingly wider glimpses of the city and the Porto Antico, with its famous Lanterna towering over the sea.
Once you reach the Spianata di Castelletto, you find yourself in front of one of the most extraordinary panoramic points of Genoa. From here you can admire a breathtaking panorama that embraces the entire historic center, the medieval towers, the baroque domes and the modern skyscrapers that characterize the city skyline. The distant sea, the surrounding hills and the salty air make the experience even more intense and unforgettable.

One of the most evocative moments to visit the Spianata di Castelletto is at sunset, when the sun slowly sinks behind the hills, painting the sky with orange and pink hues. The daylight reflects on the sea and the city lights begin to shine, creating a magical and romantic atmosphere that makes this place perfect for an evening stroll or a dinner with a view.

If you are planning a visit to Genoa, be sure to include the climb to Spianata di Castelletto in your itinerary. It is a journey that will leave you breathless, literally and metaphorically, in front of the beauty of the Superba.

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The Montaldo viewpoint is connected to the Portello square by a public lift, which entered into service in 1910, whose arrival station is housed in a characteristic Art Nouveau glass kiosk.
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The climb to the Castelletto Esplanade in Genoa – La montée à la Spianata di Castelletto à Gênes – La subida a la Spianata di Castelletto en Génova – A subida à Spianata di Castelletto em Gênova – Der Aufstieg zur Spianata di Castelletto in Genua – Chuyến leo lên Spianata di Castelletto ở Genoa

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21 June 20245 October 2024

The thúng chèo, the typical Vietnamese boat

La thúng chèo, la tipica barchetta vietnamita

The thúng chèo, the typical Vietnamese boat.
Walking along the very long beach of Da Nang, in Vietnam, you come across many of these very characteristic boats whose name is thúng chèo (or Thúng tre or Thúng tre để chèo).
They are used by fishermen to carry nets or to fish.
In some places they have become an attraction for tourists who rent them for short trips.

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The thúng chèo, the typical Vietnamese boat – Le thúng chèo, le bateau typique vietnamien – El thúng chèo, el barco típico vietnamita – O thúng chèo, o típico barco vietnamita – Das thúng chèo, das typische vietnamesische Boot – Chèo thúng, con thuyền đặc trưng của Việt Nam – thúng chèo，典型的越南船 – 典型的なベトナムのボート「トゥンチェオ」

20 June 202412 April 2025

The Roman bridge of Santo Stefano in Sestri

Il ponte Romano di Santo Stefano a Sestri Levante e la sua edicola

The Roman bridge of Santo Stefano in Sestri Levante and its newsstand.
Every time I decide to walk from the center of my town to return home, and I pass through Via Nazionale, I always admire the Roman bridge that passes over the Gromolo torrent at the height of Villa Cattaneo.

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This is the page of the Cultural Heritage website where the bridge is catalogued: catalogo.beniculturali.it.

The Roman bridge of Santo Stefano in Sestri Levante and its shrine – Le pont romain de Santo Stefano à Sestri Levante et son kiosque à journaux – El puente romano de Santo Stefano en Sestri Levante y su quiosco – A ponte romana de Santo Stefano em Sestri Levante e sua banca de jornal – Die römische Brücke von Santo Stefano in Sestri Levante und ihr Zeitungskiosk – Cây cầu La Mã của Santo Stefano ở Sestri Levante và sạp báo của nó

20 June 20241 March 2025

Dream Sea: Jolly Beach in Antigua Island

Mare da sogno: Jolly Beach nell'isola di Antigua

Dreamy sea: Jolly Beach in the island of Antigua and Barbuda.
Jolly Beach is one of the most famous and popular beaches in Antigua.
Jolly Beach is a long stretch of fine white sand that overlooks a crystal clear sea of colors ranging from emerald green to turquoise. This beach is known for its breathtaking beauty, warm tropical sun and calm waters. It is an ideal place for those seeking relaxation, water sports and spectacular views.
The beach offers many opportunities for activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing and other water activities. In addition, along the beach, there are bars and restaurants offering delicious food and tropical drinks.
Antigua and Barbuda, in general, are renowned for their dreamy beaches, and Jolly Beach is certainly one of the most popular destinations for those seeking a tropical paradise vacation.

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Antigua is an island in the Lesser Antilles, belonging to the State of Antigua and Barbuda. It has a surface area of 280 km² and a population of approximately 80,161 inhabitants. The capital of the island is Saint John's, which is also the national capital.
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Dream beaches: the beautiful Jolly Beach in Antigua – Plages de rêve : la magnifique Jolly Beach à Antigua – Playas de ensueño: la hermosa Jolly Beach en Antigua – Praias dos sonhos: a bela Jolly Beach em Antígua – Traumstrände: der wunderschöne Jolly Beach in Antigua – Những bãi biển trong mơ: Bãi biển Jolly xinh đẹp ở Antigua – 梦想海滩：安提瓜美丽的乔利海滩 – 夢のビーチ：アンティグアの美しいジョリービーチ

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19 June 20248 August 2024

Gli spaghetti con le vongole del Ristorante 5 Maggio

Gli spaghetti con le vongole del Ristorante 5 Maggio a Genova.
Qualche tempo fa, assieme a mia moglie, sono stato a pranzo nel ristorante pizzeria 5 Maggio, vicino a Quarto dei Mille.
Mia moglie, come di consueto ha ordinato un piatto di pasta con le vongole (e pomodorini) e non era stato affatto male (sia come qualità sia come quantità).
Vedere per credere!

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Spaghetti with clams from the 5 Maggio Restaurant in Genoa – Spaghetti aux palourdes du restaurant 5 Maggio de Gênes – Espaguetis con almejas del Restaurante 5 Maggio de Génova – Espaguete com amêijoas do restaurante 5 Maggio de Gênova – Spaghetti mit Muscheln vom 5 Maggio Restaurant in Genua – Spaghetti với nghêu từ nhà hàng 5 Maggio ở Genoa

19 June 20248 August 2024

The chapel of St. Anthony in the basilica in Padua

La cappella di Sant'Antonio nella basilica a Padova

The Chapel of Saint Anthony in the Basilica in Padua.
The Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua, located in northern Italy, is one of the most important and visited places of worship in the country. The Chapel of Saint Anthony is a significant part of this basilica.
The Chapel of Saint Anthony, also known as the Chapel of the Ark, is located inside the basilica and houses the sanctuary of the Saint. This chapel is famous for its altar, which houses the remains of Saint Anthony of Padua. Saint Anthony, born in Portugal in 1195 and died in Padua in 1231, was a Franciscan highly venerated for his teachings and miracles.
The altar, built in the 13th century, is decorated with sculptures and reliefs depicting stories from the life of Saint Anthony. The relics of the Saint are kept in a red marble tomb located behind the altar. The chapel is an important place of pilgrimage and attracts believers from all over the world.
In addition to the works of art and relics, the chapel is adorned with magnificent frescoes and decorations that testify to the devotion and respect for Saint Anthony. The Basilica of Saint Anthony is a sacred and historical place that attracts tourists, believers and art lovers from all over the world.

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The altar stands on a platform placed above seven steps. It is the work of Tiziano Aspetti (1607), and is crowned by three statues made in 1593-94: that of Saint Anthony in the center, flanked by that of Saint Bonaventure and Saint Louis of Toulouse, who were Franciscan bishops. On the parapet you can see two pairs of candle-bearing angels. The tabernacle dates back to 1742, as do the two embossed silver plate altar cards, the work of the Venetian goldsmith Andrea Fulici, which depict in bas-relief, starting from the left, the Miracle of the Severed Foot, the Apparition of Baby Jesus, the Miracle of the Mule, the Dressing of Saint Anthony and the Miracle of the Fish.
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The chapel of Sant’Antonio in the basilica of the same name in Padua – La chapelle Saint-Antoine de la basilique du même nom à Padoue – La capilla de Sant’Antonio en la basílica del mismo nombre en Padua – A capela de Sant’Antonio na basílica homônima em Pádua – Die Kapelle Sant’Antonio in der gleichnamigen Basilika in Padua – Nhà nguyện Sant’Antonio trong vương cung thánh đường cùng tên ở Padua – 帕多瓦同名大教堂中的圣安东尼奥教堂 – パドヴァの同名大聖堂にあるサンタントーニオ礼拝堂

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18 June 202418 June 2024

The seafront promenade of Sestri Levante

La passeggiata a mare di Sestri Levante.
Mi rilassa sempre percorrere Lungomare Descalzo, la passeggiata, della mia cittadina.
Poi di mattina, magari in un bella giornata soleggiata di inverno, fa ancora più piacere.

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Sailor, fisherman, farmer, worker at the Fabbrica Italiana Tubi and finally municipal employee, he is the author of novels (Esclusi, 1937 and Tutti i giorni, 1950), lyrical prose (Interpretazioni, 1933) and, for newspapers and magazines, hundreds of stories (many of them for children), articles and travel reports sometimes collected in volumes (Sotto copertina, 1933; La terra dei fossili vivere, 1938; Scogliere, 1940; Santuari, vallate e calanche della Liguria orientale, 1941; Le cinque terre, 1943 and Ai quattro venti, 1943). From 1930 until the last days of his life he kept a diary of which the initial part relating to the years 1930 and 1932 has been published, at the initiative of the Municipality of his city.
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The seafront promenade of Sestri Levante – La promenade du bord de mer de Sestri Levante – El paseo marítimo de Sestri Levante – O passeio marítimo de Sestri Levante – Die Strandpromenade von Sestri Levante – Đường đi dạo bên bờ biển Sestri Levante

17 June 202413 August 2024

The beautiful via Fieschi in the modern heart of Genoa

La bella via Fieschi nel cuore moderno di Genova

The beautiful Via Fieschi in the modern heart of Genoa.
Travelling along Via XX Settembre, the modern heart of the Superba, several important streets branch off: one of these is Via Fieschi which, after the initial part, goes up to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta in Carignano.

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The Fieschi family was one of the major Genoese families. Of ancient origin – they took their name from the founder Ugo Fliscus – they were descendants of the counts of Lavagna who had begun to enlarge their fiefdoms within the Marca Obertenga in the 11th century. Originally from the Levante hinterland, the Fieschi had their feudal center in the Tigullio area, the Fontanabuona valley and the hinterland up to the Aveto valley. Here was the center of their power and where in fact the Basilica dei Fieschi was erected in Cogorno in the mid-13th century.
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The beautiful Via Fieschi in the modern heart of Genoa – La belle via Fieschi dans le cœur moderne de Gênes – La hermosa vía Fieschi en el corazón moderno de Génova – A bela via Fieschi no coração moderno de Gênova – Die wunderschöne Via Fieschi im modernen Herzen Genuas – Vẻ đẹp qua Fieschi ở trung tâm hiện đại của Genoa

17 June 202423 September 2024

A canal and some padlocks in Venice

A canal and some padlocks in Venice.
In Venice, canals are an integral part of the city and are crossed by numerous waterways and smaller canals. The city is famous for its picturesque bridges, gondolas and fascinating views of the water. It may be that you are looking for information about a specific canal or a particular area of Venice.
As for padlocks, the most famous image of padlocks in Venice is linked to the Bridge of Sighs. However, the phenomenon of padlocks is more common in other cities, such as Paris (on the Pont des Arts) or Rome (on the Ponte Milvio).

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The city was the capital of the Serenissima Republic of Venice for 1100 years and is known in this regard as the Serenissima, the Dominant and the Queen of the Adriatic: for its urban peculiarities and its artistic heritage, it is universally considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world, declared, together with its lagoon, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, which has contributed to making it the second Italian city after Rome with the highest tourist flow.
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A canal and some padlocks in Venice – Un canal et quelques cadenas à Venise – Un canal y unos candados en Venecia – Um canal e alguns cadeados em Veneza – Ein Kanal und einige Vorhängeschlösser in Venedig – Một con kênh và một số ổ khóa ở Venice – 威尼斯的一条运河和一些挂锁 – ヴェネツィアの運河といくつかの南京錠

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16 June 202419 August 2024

La cupola della Frederiks Kirke vista dalla nave

La cupola della Frederiks Kirke vista dalla nave.
Oggi (a dire la verità diverso tempo fa) lo sguardo del mio obiettivo si è posato sulla mastodontica cupola di una delle più famose chiese di Copenaghen.
Da uno dei ponti esterni della nave in cui lavoravo (la Costa Firenze) ormeggiata nel porto della capitale danese.

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La Frederiks Kirke (chiesa di Federico in danese), meglio nota come Marmorkirken (Chiesa marmorea) è una delle chiese di Copenaghen, capitale della Danimarca. Fu progettata dall’architetto Nicolai Eigtved nel 1740 insieme al Frederiksstad, il quartiere di Copenaghen in cui si trova, per commemorare il 300º anniversario dell’incoronazione del primo membro del Casato degli Oldenburg.
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