An alley in the historic center of Cadiz in Spain. The alleys in the historic center of this Spanish town have all the typical charm of cities built around a port. Even though the style of the houses is very different, the views remind me a lot of the alleys in the center of Genoa.
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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. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
An alley in the historic center of Cadiz in Spain – Une ruelle dans le centre historique de Cadix en Espagne – Un callejón en el centro histórico de Cádiz en España – Um beco no centro histórico de Cádis, Espanha – Eine Gasse im historischen Zentrum von Cadiz in Spanien – Một con hẻm ở trung tâm lịch sử của Cadiz ở Tây Ban Nha
Piazza della Repubblica in Sestri Levante. From Piazza della Repubblica my lens today pointed towards Via Eraldo Fico (the road that goes towards the train station). A slightly more modern part of the city centre.
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The square called della Repubblica in Sestri Levante – La place appelée della Repubblica à Sestri Levante – La plaza llamada della Repubblica en Sestri Levante – A praça chamada della Repubblica em Sestri Levante – Der Platz namens della Repubblica in Sestri Levante – Quảng trường có tên della Repubblica ở Sestri Levante
The seaside part of the caruggio of Sestri Levante. Via XXV Aprile, the caruggio for everyone, is the pedestrian street that crosses the entire center of Sestri Levante up to the two bays: the Baia del Silenzio and the Baia delle Favole. This is the final part of the street; to the left you go towards silence, to the right towards fairy tales. You decide!
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The seaside part of the alley of Sestri Levante – La partie balnéaire de la ruelle Sestri Levante – La parte costera del callejón Sestri Levante – A parte costeira do beco de Sestri Levante – Der Küstenteil der Gasse Sestri Levante – Phần ven biển của hẻm Sestri Levante
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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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". Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
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
The houses on the Ponente promenade in Riva Trigoso. Some time ago now, I took this beautiful photo in via Benedetto Brin in Riva Trigoso. The beautiful colored houses that overlook the seafront promenade and that remain a few meters from the beach and the sea. Enchanting!
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Benedetto Brin (Turin, 17 May 1833 – Rome, 24 May 1898) was an Italian engineer, admiral and politician. Having entered service in the Sardinian Navy in 1853 as an officer of the Naval Engineering Corps, in 1864 he published an article in which he demonstrated the inevitability of the transition to armoured ships, thus finding himself on the same line as Simone Pacoret de Saint-Bon. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The houses on the western promenade in Riva Trigoso – Les maisons de la promenade ouest de Riva Trigoso – Las casas del paseo occidental de Riva Trigoso – As casas do passeio oeste de Riva Trigoso – Die Häuser an der Westpromenade in Riva Trigoso – Những ngôi nhà trên lối đi dạo phía Tây ở Riva Trigoso
The houses by the sea in the village of Portovenere. Portovenere, nestled between the cliffs overlooking the sea of the Riviera Ligure di Levante, is a hidden gem that fascinates with its breathtaking landscape and its thousand-year history. This charming seaside village, located in the Gulf of Poets, is famous for its colorful buildings that climb along the rocky shores, creating an enchanting and unforgettable picture. The houses by the sea of Portovenere represent the beating heart of this picturesque town. With their colorful facades, windows adorned with flowers and balconies overlooking the infinite blue of the Ligurian Sea, these homes are an ode to the beauty and simplicity of coastal life. Every corner of the village offers postcard views that capture the imagination and hearts of visitors. Walking through the narrow paved streets of Portovenere, you find yourself immersed in a magical and timeless atmosphere. The houses by the sea follow one after the other, each with its own personality and unique charm. Some still retain their original architectural details, dating back centuries, while others have been carefully restored to preserve their authenticity and character. Many of these charming homes have been transformed into welcoming bed and breakfasts, boutique hotels and guest houses, offering visitors the chance to live an authentic and immersive experience in the heart of Portovenere. Waking up to the sound of the waves lapping the coast and enjoying breakfast on the terrace overlooking the sea becomes a dream come true for those who choose to stay in one of these enchanting seaside homes. But it is not just the homes that make Portovenere a special place. The village is also rich in history and culture, with its ancient castles, medieval churches and charming streets that wind between the houses. The Church of San Pietro, located on a cliff overlooking the sea, offers spectacular views of the bay and the surrounding islands, while the Doria Castle, an imposing fortress built in the 12th century, bears witness to the rich military history of the village. Portovenere is also the ideal starting point to explore the Cinque Terre, another jewel of the Ligurian Riviera known for its breathtaking landscapes and picturesque coastal villages. With its scenic trails that wind through terraced vineyards and olive groves, the Cinque Terre are a paradise for trekking and nature lovers. In conclusion, the seaside homes of Portovenere represent not only a place to stay, but a gateway to a world of beauty, charm and adventure. With its thousand-year history, its vibrant culture and its breathtaking views, Portovenere is a destination that enchants and fascinates travelers from all over the world, transporting them to an atmosphere of magic and wonder that will remain imprinted in their hearts forever.
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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”. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The houses by the sea in the village of Portovenere – Les maisons en bord de mer dans le village de Portovenere – Las casas junto al mar en el pueblo de Portovenere – As casas à beira-mar na aldeia de Portovenere – Die Häuser am Meer im Dorf Portovenere – Những ngôi nhà bên bờ biển ở làng Portovenere
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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 houses in Baia del Silenzio in July – Les maisons de Baia del Silenzio en juillet – Las casas de Baia del Silenzio en julio – As casas em Baia del Silenzio em julho – Die Häuser in Baia del Silenzio im Juli – Những ngôi nhà ở Baia del Silenzio vào tháng 7 – 七月巴亚德尔锡伦齐奥的房屋 – 7月のバイア・デル・シレンツィオの家々
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 climb and the houses of the street called Serra in Genoa – La montée et les maisons de la rue appelée Serra à Gênes – La subida y las casas de la calle Serra en Génova – A subida e as casas da rua chamada Serra em Gênova – Der Aufstieg und die Häuser der Straße namens Serra in Genua – Con đường leo núi và những ngôi nhà trên con phố mang tên Serra ở Genoa – 热那亚塞拉街上的攀爬和房屋 – ジェノヴァのセーラと呼ばれる通りの登りと家々
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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The houses in via Nazionale in Sestri Levante near the railway underpass – Les maisons de la via Nazionale à Sestri Levante, près du passage souterrain de la voie ferrée – Las casas en via Nazionale en Sestri Levante cerca del paso subterráneo del ferrocarril – As casas da via Nazionale em Sestri Levante, perto da passagem subterrânea ferroviária – Die Häuser in der Via Nazionale in Sestri Levante in der Nähe der Eisenbahnunterführung – Những ngôi nhà ở via Nazionale ở Sestri Levante gần đường hầm đường sắt – 塞斯特里莱万特铁路地下通道附近的 via Nazionale 的房屋 – セストリ・レバンテの鉄道高架下近くのナツィオナーレ通りの家々
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 slamming arches between the houses in the village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre – Les arches cliquetantes entre les maisons du village de Vernazza dans les Cinque Terre – Los arcos ruidosos entre las casas en el pueblo de Vernazza en Cinque Terre – Os arcos ruidosos entre as casas da aldeia de Vernazza, em Cinque Terre – Die klappernden Bögen zwischen den Häusern im Dorf Vernazza in den Cinque Terre – Những mái vòm lạch cạch giữa những ngôi nhà ở làng Vernazza ở Cinque Terre
