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28 November 202421 October 2024

The houses by the sea in the village of Portovenere

Le case sul mare nel borgo di Portovenere

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”.
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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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4 November 20241 November 2024

The center of the village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre

Il centro del borgo di Vernazza alle Cinque Terre

The center of the village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre.
Some time ago, in winter, I was in Vernazza and it was almost shocking to walk in such an uncrowded village.
Right in January and with the Sentiero Azzurro closed you can fully enjoy the village.

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The center of the village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre – Le centre du village de Vernazza dans les Cinque Terre – El centro del pueblo de Vernazza en Cinque Terre – O centro da vila de Vernazza em Cinque Terre – Das Zentrum des Dorfes Vernazza in den Cinque Terre – Trung tâm làng Vernazza ở Cinque Terre

19 October 202419 October 2024

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Soviore

Il Santuario di Nostra Signora di Soviore sulle alture di Monterosso

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Soviore on the heights of Monterosso.
Some time ago I visited this place of worship located in the Liguria region, precisely near Monterosso al Mare, within the Cinque Terre National Park, in Italy. This sanctuary is one of the oldest and most important in the area and represents a spiritual and historical reference point for the local community and for visitors.
The sanctuary is dedicated to the Madonna of Soviore, venerated by the faithful as the protector of sailors and travellers. Its history dates back to at least the 10th century, although some sources suggest that it may have been founded as early as the 7th century. Over the centuries, the sanctuary has undergone numerous expansions and restorations, but has retained its evocative atmosphere and ancient charm.
The sanctuary building features an architectural style typical of the Romanesque period, with Gothic and Baroque elements added in later periods. The façade is decorated with frescoes and sculptures, while the interior is rich in sacred art works, including paintings, statues and altars.
One of the most striking features of the Sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Soviore is its panoramic position, which offers spectacular views of the Ligurian Sea and the cliffs of the Cinque Terre. Many people go to the sanctuary not only for religious purposes, but also to admire the surrounding landscape and to enjoy moments of peace and contemplation.
The sanctuary can be reached via a panoramic path that starts from Monterosso al Mare and offers a unique experience to visitors, who can immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area and the spirit of devotion that permeates this sacred place.
In short, the Sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Soviore represents an important site of historical, artistic and spiritual interest in the Cinque Terre region, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the rich religious and cultural tradition of this fascinating Italian coastal area.

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Here is where the sanctuary is located:

The sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Soviore is a Catholic place of worship located in the municipality of Monterosso al Mare, along the provincial road 38, in the province of La Spezia. The religious building is located within the Cinque Terre National Park along the slopes of Mount Soviore (464 m above sea level) among woods and terraced fields near the road between the municipalities of Monterosso al Mare and Levanto. The church is the seat of the parish of the same name of the Vicariate of the Riviera of the diocese of La Spezia-Sarzana-Brugnato, of which the Madonna di Soviore has been the patron saint since 11 May 1974. The main holidays are on 15 August (the feast of the Assumption of Mary) and the Sunday after 8 September.
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The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Soviore on the heights of Monterosso – Le sanctuaire de Notre-Dame du Soviore sur les hauteurs de Monterosso – El Santuario de Nuestra Señora del Soviore en las alturas de Monterosso – O Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Soviore nas alturas de Monterosso – Das Heiligtum Unserer Lieben Frau von Soviore auf den Höhen von Monterosso – Thánh địa Đức Mẹ Soviore trên đỉnh Monterosso – 蒙特罗索高地的索维奥尔圣母朝圣地 – モンテロッソの高台にあるソヴィオーレの聖母の聖域

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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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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

14 September 202414 September 2024

The sbatacchio arches in the village of Vernazza

Gli archi di sbatacchio tra le case nel borgo di Vernazza alle Cinque Terre

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

25 August 202418 August 2024

The village of Vernazza seen from the top of the path

Il borgo di Vernazza visto dall'alto del sentiero

The village of Vernazza seen from the top of the path
The last time I was in the Cinque Terre I walked the path from Monterosso to Vernazza passing by the Sanctuary of Soviore.
You climb a lot and then, when you go down to the village, you have a slightly different view than that of the Sentiero Azzurro.
I took many photos of which this is one of the most beautiful for me.
The only shame is that the sun's glare, the distance and a bit of haze didn't allow for a clear photo.

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The village of Vernazza seen from the top of the path – Le village de Vernazza vu du dessus du chemin – El pueblo de Vernazza visto desde arriba del camino – A aldeia de Vernazza vista de cima do caminho – Das Dorf Vernazza von oben gesehen – Ngôi làng Vernazza nhìn từ phía trên con đường

6 August 20245 September 2024

Our Lady of Soviore above Monterosso al Mare

Il Santuario di Nostra Signora di Soviore sopra Monterosso al Mare

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Soviore above Monterosso al Mare.
Some time ago, while I was at home, I decided to take a nice walk and so I headed (with my wife Dao) to the Cinque Terre. Unfortunately the classic Sentiero Azzurro was closed (and recently I had intelligently not checked on the very up-to-date website of the Park) and so we had to reinvent a route using the large network of trails in the area.
We set off on the path that from Monterosso al Mare passes by this splendid sanctuary and then descends to Vernazza.
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Soviore is truly splendid (and photogenic) and repays the effort of the walk to get there.

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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon EF-S 10-18.

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Here is where the sanctuary is located:

The sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Soviore is a Catholic place of worship located in the municipality of Monterosso al Mare, along the provincial road 38, in the province of La Spezia. The religious building is located within the Cinque Terre National Park along the slopes of Mount Soviore (464 m above sea level) among woods and terraced fields near the road between the municipalities of Monterosso al Mare and Levanto. The church is the seat of the parish of the same name of the Vicariate of the Riviera of the diocese of La Spezia-Sarzana-Brugnato, of which the Madonna di Soviore has been the patron saint since 11 May 1974. The main holidays are on 15 August (the feast of the Assumption of Mary) and the Sunday after 8 September.
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The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Soviore on the heights of Monterosso – Le sanctuaire de Notre-Dame du Soviore sur les hauteurs de Monterosso – El Santuario de Nuestra Señora del Soviore en las alturas de Monterosso – O Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Soviore nas alturas de Monterosso – Das Heiligtum Unserer Lieben Frau von Soviore auf den Höhen von Monterosso – Thánh địa Đức Mẹ Soviore trên đỉnh Monterosso – 蒙特罗索高地的索维奥尔圣母朝圣地 – モンテロッソの高台にあるソヴィオーレの聖母の聖域

23 July 202423 July 2024

The houses of the small port of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre

Le case del porticciolo di Vernazza alle Cinque Terre

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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The houses of the small port of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre – Les maisons du petit port de Vernazza aux Cinque Terre – Las casas del pequeño puerto de Vernazza en Cinque Terre – As casas do pequeno porto de Vernazza em Cinque Terre – Die Häuser des kleinen Hafens von Vernazza in den Cinque Terre – Những ngôi nhà ở cảng nhỏ Vernazza ở Cinque Terre

15 July 202416 July 2024

A characteristic alley in the village of Vernazza

Un caratteristico vicolo del borgo di Vernazza alle Cinque Terre

A characteristic alley in the village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre.
Vernazza, one of the five picturesque villages of the Cinque Terre, is famous for its breathtaking landscapes, the colorful houses overlooking the sea and the narrow, winding alleys that tell ancient stories. Walking through the alleys of Vernazza means immersing yourself in an atmosphere of times gone by, where every corner holds a unique and unrepeatable charm. Among these, a particularly characteristic alley captures the essence of the village and invites visitors to explore its magic.

One of the most charming alleys in Vernazza is Via San Francesco. This narrow passage, paved with irregular stones, winds between the pastel-colored houses that stand close to each other, creating an almost labyrinthine effect.
The atmosphere in the alley is intimate and quiet, far from the hustle and bustle of the main streets of the village. The facades of the houses are adorned with colorful flower pots, climbing plants and small decorations that reflect the love of the inhabitants for their corner of paradise. The windows of the houses overlook the alley, often with green or blue shutters that add a touch of liveliness to the urban landscape.
Walking along it, it is easy to meet the locals chatting among themselves or going about their daily chores, adding a touch of authentic life to the visitor's experience. The cats, the true masters of the alley, wander around lazily, making the place even more picturesque.

A walk in Vernazza is a journey through time, an experience that allows you to discover the authentic soul of this enchanting village. Every stone, every flower, every smile of the inhabitants tells a story of simplicity and beauty, making every step a moment of discovery and wonder. If you visit Vernazza, do not miss the opportunity to explore this hidden corner and let yourself be enchanted by its unique and magical atmosphere.

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A characteristic alley in the village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre – Une ruelle caractéristique du village de Vernazza dans les Cinque Terre – Un callejón característico en el pueblo de Vernazza en Cinque Terre – Um beco característico da aldeia de Vernazza em Cinque Terre – Eine charakteristische Gasse im Dorf Vernazza in den Cinque Terre – Một con hẻm đặc trưng ở làng Vernazza ở Cinque Terre

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7 June 20243 June 2024

A historic building in the small square of Vernazza

Un palazzo storico nella piazzetta di Vernazza alle Cinque Terre

A historic building in the little square of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre.
In the beautiful little square of Vernazza, not far from the Church of Santa Margherita di Antiochia, there is this beautiful building built using what could have been a previous historic building.
I searched a little online but I was unable to find any additional information.

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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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