The houses in the Bay of Silence in July.
In July the famous Bay of Sestri Levante is stormed by bathers who fill, to the last centimetre, the short strip of land that separates the houses from the sea.
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The climb and the houses of Via Serra in Genoa.
A beautiful street that I have walked a few times that goes uphill from Piazza Brignole to Piazza Corvetto in Genoa.
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The houses in via Nazionale in Sestri Levante near the underpass.
When I want to go downtown on foot (or by car) from my house, there are three options: either you go through Mandela Park, or via Antica Romana Occidentale, or you go through via Nazionale.
Going through via Nazionale, when you are about to arrive in the center, you come across the railway underpass and, immediately after, a series of beautiful colored houses that I tried to emphasize in these photos.
This underpass has been there for as long as I can remember, but before, if I'm not mistaken, there was a level crossing with a small pedestrian underpass (always flooded when it rained).
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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon EF-S 10-18.
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The sbatacchio arches between the houses in the village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre.
Walking through the Ligurian villages you often see these architectural structures that connect the houses in the alleys.
These arches, called sbatacchio arches, are elements built to increase the stability of the buildings especially when the distance between the walls is small (and in Liguria it is almost a constant).
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The rooftops of the city of Cadiz seen from the ship.
In the heart of the Costa de la Luz, lies the picturesque city of Cadiz, a town overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and famous for its unique rooftops. The rooftops of Cadiz are not just architectural elements, but real spectacles that narrate the history and culture of this fascinating Spanish city.
The rooftops of Cadiz are a mosaic of shapes, colors and architectural styles. The buildings, often characterized by white facades, overlook narrow and winding streets, creating an urban labyrinth that develops in harmony with the topography of the city. The rooftops themselves, in many cases, are flat and offer spectacular panoramic terraces overlooking the sea or the charming old town.
The architecture of the roofs of Cadiz is steeped in Moorish influences, reflecting the history of the city that was under Muslim rule for centuries. The characteristic terraced roofs, often decorated with potted plants and even small gardens, create a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. The red or brown tiles contribute to a fascinating play of colors that blends with the blue sky of the Costa de la Luz.
Every corner of the city offers a unique view of the roofs of Cadiz. From the bell tower of the Cathedral of Cadiz, the panorama opens onto a sea of roofs, with churches and domes emerging picturesquely. The crowded squares and charming alleys offer unexpected views, providing an unforgettable visual experience.
The roofs of Cadiz are also witness to the cultural fervor of the city. During the summer months, many terraces come alive with nightlife, becoming the perfect places to enjoy an evening under the stars or to watch the sunset over the Atlantic. These roofs become the stage for cultural events, concerts and parties that make Cadiz a vibrant and lively place.
In conclusion, the roofs of Cadiz are much more than just architectural coverings. They are the visual expression of the history, culture and timeless beauty of this fascinating Spanish city. Every visit to Cadiz is a journey through the picturesque peaks that make this destination one of a kind.
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It is probably the oldest city founded in the western Mediterranean area by the Phoenicians in the 11th century BC, although its birth is now officially dated back to the end of the 8th century BC.
Founded with the original name of Gadir (in Phoenician: Gdr, fortress, with the same etymology as Agadir in Morocco) on what was once a small archipelago and now a single island, to exploit the rich trade routes with the Atlantic Ocean in the copper and tin trade. In ancient Greece it was known as Gadeira and in the times of the Roman Empire as Gades from which the current gentilic name of gaditano derives.
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Houses in Baia del Silenzio in July 2023
Last year I was at home in July and I took many photos in my Sestri Levante and, above all, in my beloved Baia del Silenzio.
Queste sono le case colorate a due passi sul mare.
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La Baia del Silenzio di Sestri Levante vista dal drone a gennaio 2024.
Dopo molti mesi ho deciso di ricominciare ad usare il mio piccolo drone che da troppo non prendeva il volo.
E come sempre il mio soggetto preferito per ricominciare è la Baia del Silenzio, anzi, il sottile istmo che separa la Baia del Silenzio dalla Baia delle Favole.
Come i più esperti avranno già capito, la foto è aggiustata nei colori ma vi assicuro che anche se accentuati erano comunque spettacolari in quella mattinata.
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Photo taken with the drone DJI Mavic Mini.
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Da sempre fonte d’ispirazione per letterati, scrittori e scienziati, la Baia del Silenzio è considerata uno dei luoghi più incantevoli della Riviera Ligure. Numerosi illustri ospiti vi soggiornarono: lo scrittore Hans Christian Andersen, il compositore Richard Wagner, lo scienziato Guglielmo Marconi, che a Sestri compì numerosi esperimenti nell’omonima Torre Marconi, ed infine Arthur Van Schendel, celebre scrittore olandese che a partire dal 1921 cominciò a trascorre a Sestri lunghi periodi con la famiglia, nella maestosa Casa Bianca, affacciata proprio sulla Baia.
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Le case in via Vincenzo Fascie a Sestri Levante.
La strada, che credo una volta fosse l’Aurelia, attorno alla quale sono nati, una ventina di anni fa, alcuni nuovi caseggiati nella area della ex FIT Ferrotubi.
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Il Cavalier Vincenzo Fascie è una figura fondamentale per la città di Sestri Levante. Infatti alla sua morte, avvenuta il 28 dicembre 1920, lasciò tutti i suoi beni alla città, “nello scopo sacrosanto di apportare qualche vantaggio industriale e di benessere e di progresso alla mia città natale”.
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The houses of the small port of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre.
Going down one of the paths that cross the territory of the Cinque Terre you arrive at the small village of Vernazza.
The main feature of the village is its small square which in this case is portrayed from above.
In the foreground part of the bell tower of the church of Santa Maria di Antiochia; in the background the colored houses that overlook the small port.
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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.
Questo è il sito ufficiale del bar: cuttercucca.it.
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Ecco dove si trova il Cutter:
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.
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