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2 April 202521 October 2024

The colorful houses of the village of Portovenere

Le case colorate del borgo di Portovenere

The colorful houses of the village of Portovenere.
Portovenere, a charming Ligurian village, is famous for its colorful houses overlooking the sea, offering a spectacle of colors and history. This village, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage, is a true jewel of the Ligurian coast.
The colorful houses of Portovenere are an example of Ligurian architecture, characterized by tall, narrow facades, painted in bright shades such as red, yellow, green and blue. These bright colors not only add a touch of joy and vivacity to the landscape, but also have a practical function: they helped fishermen to recognize their homes when they returned from the sea.
A walk through the narrow streets of Portovenere allows you to admire these picturesque homes up close and immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere of the village. Every corner hides suggestive views, with flower-filled balconies, decorated wooden doors and internal courtyards that tell stories of daily life and maritime traditions.
The best view of the colorful houses can be enjoyed from the port, where the anchored boats create a fascinating contrast with the colorful facades. The port is also the starting point for boat trips to the islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto, which offer breathtaking views and incredible biodiversity.

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Where is Portovenere:

In 1997, Porto Venere, together with the islands of Palmaria, Tino, Tinetto and the Cinque Terre, was included among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The municipality of Porto Venere is located at the southern end of a peninsula, which, detaching itself from the jagged coastline of the eastern Ligurian Riviera, forms the western shore of the Gulf of La Spezia, also known as the “Gulf of Poets”.
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The colorful houses of the village of Portovenere – Les maisons colorées du village de Portovenere – Las coloridas casas del pueblo de Portovenere – As casas coloridas da vila de Portovenere – Die bunten Häuser des Dorfes Portovenere – Những ngôi nhà đầy màu sắc ở làng Portovenere

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– https://www.amicotravel.it/italia/portovenere-cosa-vedere-nel-borgo-del-golfo-dei-poeti/

28 February 202525 March 2025

The small port of Vernazza seen from below

Il porticciolo di Vernazza visto dal basso

The small port of Vernazza seen from below.
The wonder of the seaside villages finds one of its greatest examples in Vernazza.
The little square and the houses with unmistakable colors overlooking the sea.

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The small port of Vernazza seen from below – Le petit port de Vernazza vu d’en bas – El pequeño puerto de Vernazza visto desde abajo – O pequeno porto de Vernazza visto de baixo – Der kleine Hafen von Vernazza von unten gesehen – Cảng nhỏ Vernazza nhìn từ bên dưới

2 February 202528 January 2025

A creuza in the seaside village of Genoa Nervi

Una creuza nel borgo marinaro di Genova Nervi

A creuza in the seaside village of Genoa Nervi.
The creuze are these beautiful little streets that start from the sea and go up the Ligurian villages.
They are almost always with rounded stones on the sides and red bricks in the central part.
This creuza, which toponically is called via Giovanni Caboto, starts from the small port of the beautiful Genoa Nervi.

Have you ever had the opportunity to visit Genova Nervi? What struck you most about this enchanting place?
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Where is the creuza located:

A first urban settlement arose in the current area between the Roman bridge and the small port and already in the first decades of the Christian era a station for stopping and changing horses was mentioned in an area considered strategic and as a point of embarkation to and from goods going to and from the Bisagno and Fontanabuona valleys.
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A creuza in the seaside village of Genoa Nervi – Une creuza dans le village balnéaire de Gênes Nervi – Una creuza en el pueblo costero de Génova Nervi – Uma creuza na aldeia costeira de Génova Nervi – Eine Creuza im Küstenort Genua Nervi – Một creuza ở ngôi làng ven biển Genoa Nervi

7 January 202513 April 2025

The tall houses of the small port of Camogli

The tall houses of the small port of Camogli.
Camogli is not the classic Ligurian village with small and low houses overlooking the sea. In this town in fact the houses are quite tall and large but they climb up the ridge that goes down to the sea and this is the most impressive feature.
This shot, taken from the top of the Aurelia, shows the houses built around Castel Dragone and for this reason they have a circular structure.

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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Tamron 16-300.

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Camogli is an Italian town of 5019 inhabitants in the metropolitan city of Genoa in Liguria. A typical seaside village, a tourist center known for its small port and colorful buildings on the seafront. It is also historically called the "city of a thousand white sailing ships".
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The tall houses of the small port of Camogli in Liguria – Les hautes maisons du petit port de Camogli en Ligurie – Las casas altas del pequeño puerto de Camogli en Liguria – As casas altas do pequeno porto de Camogli, na Ligúria – Die hohen Häuser des kleinen Hafens von Camogli in Ligurien – Những ngôi nhà cao ở cảng nhỏ Camogli ở Liguria

24 December 202421 December 2024

The small port of Vernazza seen from the pier

Il porticciolo di Vernazza visto dal molo

The small port of Vernazza seen from the pier.
one of the most beautiful villages of the Cinque Terre is Vernazza. Its beauty is best captured by photographing it from afar (from the sea or from one of the many paths that reach it) but even up close it has its charm.

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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Tamron 16-300.

The village, which grew along the Vernazzola stream (now covered) which constitutes its central artery, has an exceptionally intact urban fabric, divided into a series of alleys and steep stairways. Above the town of Vernazza, at an altitude of 325 meters above sea level, is the sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Reggio.
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The small port of Vernazza seen from the pier – Le petit port de Vernazza vu de l’embarcadère – El pequeño puerto de Vernazza visto desde el muelle. – O pequeno porto de Vernazza visto do cais – Der kleine Hafen von Vernazza vom Pier aus gesehen – Cảng nhỏ Vernazza nhìn từ bến tàu

14 December 202412 December 2024

Sori Beach in Liguria

The beach of Sori in Liguria.
Some time ago now I took these photos in the beautiful village of Sori.
I walked a little along the promenade that passes the swimming pool and the Oratory of Sant'Erasmo to have a view of the beach.

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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 50.

The village of Sori overlooks the sea of the Golfo Paradiso, east of Genoa, in the Riviera di Levante, and the municipal territory extends inland along the valley of the homonymous stream until it reaches the watershed with the upper Fontanabuona valley, reaching the hamlet of Pannesi in the municipality of Lumarzo. The territory is exclusively mountainous, and reaches 894 m with Mount Becco, at the watershed with the Fontanabuona valley.
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The beach of Sori in Liguria – La plage de Sori en Ligurie – La playa de Sori en Liguria – A praia de Sori na Ligúria – Der Strand von Sori in Ligurien – Bãi biển Sori ở Liguria

23 November 202421 November 2024

A characteristic alley of Portovenere

A characteristic alley in Portovenere.
Portovenere, a jewel of the Ligurian Riviera, is famous for its picturesque alleys that tell stories of times gone by. One of these alleys, hidden among the colorful houses and ancient walls, offers a unique and fascinating experience.
Walking through this narrow and winding alley, you have the impression of taking a dip in the past. The stones worn by time and the facades of the houses, with their bright colors and wooden shutters, create a magical atmosphere. Every corner seems to keep a secret, every door tells a story.
The architectural details are what makes this alley so special. The stone arches, the small niches with statues of saints, and the flower-filled balconies add a touch of beauty and authenticity.
Walking through this alley is a sensory experience. The scent of the sea mixes with that of the flowers and aromatic herbs that grow spontaneously. The sound of the waves crashing against the rocks and the birds singing complete this idyllic picture.
This characteristic alley of Portovenere is a place to discover slowly, without haste. Each visit reveals new details, new stories. It is a corner of peace and beauty that invites you to stop and enjoy the moment.

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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 24-50.

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Where is Portovenere:

In 1997, Porto Venere, together with the islands of Palmaria, Tino, Tinetto and the Cinque Terre, was included among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The municipality of Porto Venere is located at the southern end of a peninsula, which, detaching itself from the jagged coastline of the eastern Ligurian Riviera, forms the western shore of the Gulf of La Spezia, also known as the “Gulf of Poets”.
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A characteristic alley of Portovenere – Une ruelle caractéristique de Portovenere – Un callejón característico de Portovenere – Um beco característico de Portovenere – Eine charakteristische Gasse von Portovenere – Con hẻm đặc trưng của Portovenere

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13 November 202411 November 2024

The village of Camogli one of the pearls of Liguria

Il borgo di Camogli una delle perle della Liguria

The village of Camogli one of the pearls of Liguria.
Some time ago now I was in San Rocco di Camogli from where I took these beautiful photos of the village.

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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 50.

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Here's where I took the photo from:

Camogli is an Italian town of 5019 inhabitants in the metropolitan city of Genoa in Liguria. A typical seaside village, a tourist center known for its small port and colorful buildings on the seafront. It is also historically called the "city of a thousand white sailing ships".
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The village of Camogli is one of the pearls of Liguria – Le village de Camogli est l’une des perles de la Ligurie – El pueblo de Camogli es una de las perlas de Liguria – A aldeia de Camogli é uma das pérolas da Ligúria – Das Dorf Camogli ist eine der Perlen Liguriens – Ngôi làng Camogli là một trong những viên ngọc của Liguria

6 October 202418 September 2024

The small port of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre

Il porticciolo di Vernazza alle Cinque Terre visto dall'alto

The small port of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre seen from above.
Some time ago, while I was at home, I went to the Cinque Terre to do some trekking. Unfortunately the classic Sentiero Azzurro (the one that goes from Monterosso to Vernazza on the sea side) was closed for maintenance so, with my wife, we decided to try walking uphill to the Sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Soviore and then, once at the top, we went down the path that, passing by Nostra Signora di Reggio, descends to Vernazza.
From above the village of Vernazza is always splendid, don't you think?

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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Tamron 16-300.

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The village, which grew along the Vernazzola stream (now covered) which constitutes its central artery, has an exceptionally intact urban fabric, divided into a series of alleys and steep stairways. Above the town of Vernazza, at an altitude of 325 meters above sea level, is the sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Reggio.
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The small port of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre seen from above – Le petit port de Vernazza aux Cinque Terre vu d’en haut – El pequeño puerto de Vernazza en Cinque Terre visto desde arriba – O pequeno porto de Vernazza em Cinque Terre visto de cima – Der kleine Hafen von Vernazza in den Cinque Terre von oben gesehen – Cảng nhỏ Vernazza ở Cinque Terre nhìn từ trên cao – 从上面看五渔村韦尔纳扎的小港口 – 上から見たチンクエテッレのヴェルナッツァの小さな港

9 September 202431 October 2024

A glimpse of the seaside village of Boccadasse

Uno scorcio del borgo marinaro di Boccadasse a Genova

A glimpse of the seaside village of Boccadasse in Genoa.
Boccadasse is a charming seaside village located in Genoa, known for its pastel-colored houses and its quiet and romantic atmosphere. This small neighborhood, which seems to have come out of a postcard, is characterized by narrow streets, stairways and a small pebble beach where fishermen spread their nets in the sun.

What to see and do in Boccadasse:
The church of Sant’Antonio da Padova: built by fishermen in the 17th century, this church is a place of worship much loved by the inhabitants of the village. Inside, you can admire marble floors of different colors and numerous ex votos that tell stories of rescues at sea.
The small beach of Boccadasse: a small pebble beach where you can relax and enjoy the view of the fishermen's boats and the colorful houses overlooking the sea.
The Türcke Castle: located in Capo Santa Chiara, this medieval-style castle, designed by the architect Gino Coppedè in 1903, offers a spectacular view of the Golfo Paradiso and Portofino.
Ice cream parlors and restaurants: Boccadasse is also famous for its artisanal ice cream parlors and seafood restaurants. It is the ideal place to enjoy an ice cream or a plate of fresh fish while admiring the view.
The Corso Italia promenade: a long promenade that connects Boccadasse to the center of Genoa, perfect for a relaxing stroll overlooking the sea.

The name “Boccadasse” comes from the shape of the inlet on which it stands, which resembles a “donkey’s mouth”. The village is also known as the “village of lovers” for its romantic atmosphere and breathtaking views.

Have you ever visited Boccadasse? If so, what was your favorite spot? If not, is there anything in particular you would like to see or do there?
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Where is the village located:

Boccadasse (Boca d’azë or Bocadâze in Genoese) is an ancient seaside village in the city of Genoa, which is part of the Albaro district. In the current administrative division of the municipality of Genoa it is therefore included in the Municipio VIII – Medio Levante, which in addition to Albaro also includes the Foce and San Martino districts.
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A glimpse of the seaside village of Boccadasse in Genoa – Un aperçu du village balnéaire de Boccadasse à Gênes – Un vistazo al pueblo costero de Boccadasse en Génova – Um vislumbre da aldeia costeira de Boccadasse, em Génova – Ein Blick auf das Küstendorf Boccadasse in Genua – Một cái nhìn thoáng qua về ngôi làng ven biển Boccadasse ở Genoa

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References:
– https://discovergenoa.com/boccadasse-genoa/
– https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boccadasse