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The alley of Sestri Levante, the heart of the town

Il caruggio di Sestri Levante, cuore della cittadina

The caruggio of Sestri Levante, the heart of the town.
In the heart of Sestri Levante, one of the pearls of Liguria, is the famous caruggio, officially known as Via XXV Aprile. This narrow pedestrian alley is the nerve center of city life, a place where history, culture and everyday life intertwine in a fascinating mosaic.
Walking along the caruggio is like taking a step back in time. The colorful houses, with their decorated facades and flower-filled balconies, tell stories of a rich and vibrant past. Each building has its own unique character, reflecting the traditional Ligurian architecture that makes Sestri Levante so special.
The caruggio is always lively, especially during the summer months. Here you will find numerous shops, bars, bakeries and restaurants offering a wide range of local products and culinary specialties. It is the ideal place to go shopping, enjoy an artisanal ice cream or simply sit at a café and watch the world go by.
The caruggio is not just a road, but a path that leads to one of the most iconic places in Sestri Levante: the Baia del Silenzio. This corner of paradise, with its crystal clear waters and golden beach, is easily reached by walking along the caruggio, making the experience even more magical.

Visiting the caruggio of Sestri Levante means immersing yourself in the authenticity of Ligurian life. It is a place where the past and present meet, creating a unique and unforgettable atmosphere. Whether you are a tourist looking for new discoveries or a resident who loves his city, the caruggio always offers something special.

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Il caruggio di Sestri Levante, cuore della cittadina

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The alley of Sestri Levante, the heart of the town – La ruelle de Sestri Levante, le cœur de la ville – El callejón de Sestri Levante, el corazón de la ciudad – O beco de Sestri Levante, o coração da cidade – Die Gasse von Sestri Levante, das Herz der Stadt – Con hẻm Sestri Levante, trung tâm thị trấn

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The interior of the church of San Luca in the heart of Genoa

The interior of the Church of San Luca in the heart of Genoa.
In the heart of the historic center of Genoa, the Church of San Luca represents a jewel of the Genoese Baroque. Founded in 1188 by Oberto Spinola, the church was rebuilt in the 17th century, maintaining its historical and artistic charm.
The interior of the Church of San Luca is a riot of art and decoration. The works of Domenico Piola, Filippo Parodi and Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, known as Grechetto, adorn the walls and altars. Piola, a master of fresco, created vivid and detailed scenes that capture the eye and the imagination.
Among the most significant works is the Adoration of the Shepherds by Grechetto, a masterpiece that illuminates the high altar. The sculptures of Filippo Parodi, including the Immaculate Conception and the Deposed Christ, add a three-dimensional dimension to the beauty of the church.
The interior decoration is an extraordinary example of harmony between architecture, painting and sculpture. The trompe-l’œil techniques used by Anton Maria Haffner create optical illusions that expand the space and add visual depth.
Today, the Church of San Luca continues to be an active place of worship, linked to the noble Spinola family. Every member of the family, wherever they are in the world, maintains a special bond with this church, which represents an important piece of their history and identity.

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The interior of the church has a Greek cross plan with a single nave slightly elongated and ending in a semicircular apse. The marble high altar is the work of Daniello Solaro (1649), also the author of the numerous marble ornaments that enrich the temple. The vaults and walls of the church feature a cycle of frescoes, created in the last decade of the seventeenth century by Domenico Piola with the collaboration of his son Paolo Gerolamo and the quadraturist Antonio Maria Haffner, author of the frames and painted architecture.
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The interior of the church of San Luca in the heart of Genoa – L’intérieur de l’église de San Luca au coeur de Gênes – El interior de la iglesia de San Luca en el corazón de Génova – O interior da igreja de San Luca, no coração de Génova – Das Innere der Kirche San Luca im Herzen von Genua – Nội thất nhà thờ San Luca ở trung tâm Genoa

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Under the arcades of the alley of Chiavari

Sotto i portici del caruggio di Chiavari

Under the arcades of the caruggio of Chiavari.
Chiavari, located in the heart of Tigullio, is a city that enchants with its historical charm and traditions. One of the most characteristic aspects of Chiavari is its “caruggio dritto”, also known as Via Martiri della Liberazione, a place where time seems to have stopped.
Walking under the arcades of the caruggio of Chiavari is like taking a dip into the past. These nineteenth-century arcades, with their elegant arches and colorful buildings, tell the story of a city that has managed to preserve its architectural and cultural heritage. The caruggio is the beating heart of Chiavari, where you can find historic shops, typical restaurants and artisan workshops.
The arcades of the caruggio are a perfect example of Ligurian architecture. The lines of the arches and the bright colors of the buildings create a unique atmosphere, which invites you to stroll calmly, admiring the details and breathing in the air of a bygone era. During the walk, you can discover buildings of great prestige such as Palazzo Rocca and the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Giardino.
Chiavari is a lively and dynamic city, which offers numerous events throughout the year. The antiques market, held every second weekend of the month, is an unmissable event for those who love vintage objects and unique pieces. In addition, the caruggio hosts festivals and events that celebrate typical products and local traditions.
Under the arcades of the caruggio of Chiavari you can breathe a magical atmosphere, made of history, culture and traditions. It is a place where every corner tells a story and every step is a journey through time. If you have not yet visited Chiavari, I invite you to do so and let yourself be enchanted by its timeless charm.

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Sotto i portici del caruggio di Chiavari

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Under the arcades of the alley of Chiavari – Sous les arcades de l’allée de Chiavari – Bajo las arcadas del callejón de Chiavari – Sob as arcadas do beco de Chiavari – Unter den Arkaden der Gasse von Chiavari – Dưới mái vòm của con hẻm Chiavari

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The wonderful door of the Saline in Rapallo

La meravigliosa Porta delle Saline a Rapallo

The wonderful Porta delle Saline in Rapallo.
Perhaps a little hidden but truly one of the most beautiful things to see in the center of Rapallo.
It is located at the end of the seafront promenade and can be walked along to enter the alley.

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La meravigliosa Porta delle Saline a Rapallo

La meravigliosa Porta delle Saline a Rapallo

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Where is the gate located:

It is the only survivor of the five gates of the ancient “walled village”, and owes its name to its proximity to the salt mines, of which the Genoese Doria family had a monopoly, which were active for many centuries in the flat area near the beach in the centre of the gulf.
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The wonderful door of the Saline in Rapallo – La magnifique porte Saline à Rapallo – La maravillosa puerta Salina en Rapallo – O maravilhoso portão Salino em Rapallo – Das wunderbare Saline-Tor in Rapallo – Cổng Saline tuyệt vời ở Rapallo
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A glimpse of via Vittorio Veneto in Chiavari

Uno scorcio di via Vittorio Veneto a Chiavari

A glimpse of via Vittorio Veneto in Chiavari.
Chiavari is certainly the Ligurian city with the most porticoes. The historic center is entirely crossed by a straight road that takes several topographical us.
First is via Martiri della Liberazione; then continues in via Vittorio Veneto and ends in Corso Dante.

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Uno scorcio di via Vittorio Veneto a Chiavari

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A glimpse of via Vittorio Veneto in Chiavari – Un aperçu de la via Vittorio Veneto à Chiavari – Un vistazo a via Vittorio Veneto en Chiavari – Um vislumbre da via Vittorio Veneto em Chiavari – Ein Blick auf die Via Vittorio Veneto in Chiavari – Một cái nhìn thoáng qua về Vittorio Veneto ở Chiavari
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An alley in the historic center of Cadiz in Spain

Un vicolo del centro storico di Cadice in Spagna

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.
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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
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The plaque of Vico dei Griffoni in Genoa

La lapide Vico dei Griffoni a Genova

The plaque in the alley called dei Griffoni in the historic center of Genoa.
Walking through the alleys of the historic center of Genoa I always find something interesting to photograph.
This is a plaque written in Latin and placed at the beginning of Vico Griffoni that can be seen walking along via al Ponte Calvi.

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La lapide Vico dei Griffoni a Genova

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Where is the tombstone located:

In fact, due to missing parts and a deep crack, the text is difficult to decipher:
Facvltas Concessa M.co Philippo Cattan Q . Io Iacob / Collocandi in vitro (…) ine Hvivs Vicvl – / Rastra Ferrea ad Ipsi (…) ingressvm Noctv / Prohibendvm Sit ad Beneplacitvm Ill.m / Magvs. Patrvm Commvnis et cvm Onere / ea Divrnis Temporibvs Aperiendi Habita / Pro Caeteris Relatio (…) ad Decretvm Con / Die 25 Ian: 1686.
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The plaque in the alley called dei Griffoni in the historic center of Genoa – La plaque de Vico appelée dei Griffoni dans le centre historique de Gênes – La placa de Vico llamada dei Griffoni en el centro histórico de Génova – A placa em Vico chamada dei Griffoni no centro histórico de Génova – Die Gedenktafel in Vico namens dei Griffoni im historischen Zentrum von Genua – Tấm bảng ở Vico có tên dei Griffoni ở trung tâm lịch sử của Genoa
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Buildings in the Caruggio Dritto of Chiavari

Palazzi nel Caruggio Dritto di Chiavari

Palaces in the Caruggio Dritto of Chiavari.
The Caruggio Dritto, also known as Via Martiri della Liberazione, is the beating heart of the historic center of Chiavari. This pedestrian street is famous for its medieval porticos and the magnificent palaces that line it, representing a real journey through time.
The Caruggio Dritto is one of the oldest and best preserved streets in Liguria. The palaces that overlook this street date back mainly to the period between the 14th and 18th centuries. These buildings are characterized by decorated facades, elegant porticos and architectural details that reflect the historical and cultural importance of the city.
The Most Significant Palaces:
– Palazzo Rocca: this palace, built in the 17th century, is one of the most representative examples of Baroque architecture in Chiavari. Today it houses the Archaeological Museum and the Civic Art Gallery.
– Palazzo Torriglia: located at the beginning of the Caruggio Dritto, this 18th-century building is known for its imposing façade and richly decorated interiors.
– Palazzo Ravaschieri: another architectural gem, this 16th-century palace is famous for its frescoes and its internal courtyard, which offers a quiet and evocative space.
Walking along the Caruggio Dritto means immersing yourself in the history of Chiavari. The porticos, which offer shelter from the sun and rain, are a distinctive element of the street and represent an important testimony to daily life in the past. The palaces, with their elegant façades and architectural details, tell stories of noble families and of an era in which Chiavari was an important commercial and cultural center.
The Caruggio Dritto of Chiavari is much more than just a street: it is a place where history and architectural beauty meet, offering visitors a unique experience. The buildings that overlook this street are living testimonies of the city's rich past and deserve to be discovered and admired.

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Palazzi nel Caruggio Dritto di Chiavari

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Buildings in the Caruggio Dritto of Chiavari – Palais du Caruggio Dritto de Chiavari – Palacios en el Caruggio Dritto de Chiavari – Palácios no Caruggio Dritto de Chiavari – Paläste im Caruggio Dritto von Chiavari – Cung điện ở Caruggio Dritto của Chiavari

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Alley of the House of Mazzini in the historic center of Genoa

Vico Casa di Mazzini nel centro storico di Genova

Vico Casa di Mazzini in the historic center of Genoa.
Just behind the Museum of the Risorgimento, where the birthplace of Giuseppe Mazzini is located, there is this small alley (which connects via Lomellini with via Cairoli) closed by a gate.

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Vico Casa di Mazzini nel centro storico di Genova

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The Museo del Risorgimento – Istituto Mazziniano is a museum complex in Genoa, established in 1934, entirely dedicated to the events of the Italian Risorgimento and, in particular, to some leading figures of that specific moment in Italian history closely linked to the Ligurian capital, such as Giuseppe Mazzini, Giuseppe Garibaldi and Goffredo Mameli, author of the Canto degli Italiani, the Italian national anthem. Located in via Lomellini 11, it is housed in the ancient Palazzo Adorno (15th century), in what was the birthplace of Mazzini; it was restored in 2005 and reopened to the public to coincide with the bicentenary of the birth of the great thinker.
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Alley of the House of Mazzini in the historic center of Genoa – Vico della Casa di Mazzini dans le centre historique de Gênes – Vico della Casa di Mazzini en el centro histórico de Génova – Vico della Casa di Mazzini no centro histórico de Génova – Vico della Casa di Mazzini im historischen Zentrum von Genua – Vico della Casa di Mazzini ở trung tâm lịch sử của Genoa
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A glimpse of an alley in the historic center of Perugia

Lo scorcio di un vicolo del centro storico di Perugia

A glimpse of an alley in the historic center of Perugia.
Walking through the historic center of Perugia, it is easy to get lost in its narrow and winding alleys, each of which tells a unique story. One of the most fascinating views is the one you can admire in one of the many hidden alleys of the city, where time seems to have stopped.
This particular alley, with its stone houses, offers a picturesque view that captures the essence of medieval Perugia. The cobbled streets, the wrought iron street lamps and the ancient wooden doors contribute to creating an evocative, almost magical atmosphere. It is a place where every corner invites you to discover something new, whether it is an architectural detail or a small hidden garden.
The historic center of Perugia is a labyrinth of alleys that wind through the five historic districts of the city: Porta Sole, Porta Sant’Angelo, Porta Santa Susanna, Porta Eburnea and Porta San Pietro. Each district has its own distinctive character and offers unique views that deserve to be explored. For example, via Chiara is bright and welcoming, while via Ombrosa is narrow and dark, creating a fascinating contrast.
One of the most fascinating aspects of these alleys is their ability to tell stories through the names of the streets. Via Bella, via Speciosa and via Pulcra, for example, offer glimpses that, despite the ironic names, offer enchanting views and unique architectural details.
Perugia is a city that invites you to get lost in its alleys, to discover hidden corners and to be surprised by the beauty that lies behind every corner. Every glimpse is an invitation to slow down, to observe and to immerse yourself in the history and culture of this fascinating Umbrian city.

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Lo scorcio di un vicolo del centro storico di Perugia

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From the main square in the centre, five royal roads branched off, which connected – and still partly connect – the city of Perugia with Cortona (today the Via Cortonese overlaps with the Trasimeno state road), Orvieto (Via Marscianese), Gubbio (Via Eugubina), Città di Castello and the Via Flaminia (Foligno) which led from Rome to Ariminium (now Romagna).
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An alley in the historic center of Perugia – Une ruelle dans le centre historique de Pérouse – Un callejón en el centro histórico de Perugia – Um beco no centro histórico de Perugia – Eine Gasse im historischen Zentrum von Perugia – Một con hẻm ở trung tâm lịch sử của Perugia

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– https://www.realumbria.it/30/08/2022/le-vie-al-centro-3/
– https://www.secretumbria.it/centro-storico-perugia/