The Barreirinha beach complex in Funchal on the island of Madeira. From the ship, docked in the port of Funchal, I always see this blue (or aquamarine) building and I decided to photograph it and find out more about it. It is a beach complex, with sunbeds, a restaurant and a bar where you can enjoy a relaxing day. The elevator column is very characteristic.
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The archipelago is made up of two major islands, Madeira and Porto Santo, three smaller uninhabited islands, known as the Desertas, and two smaller islands, also uninhabited, called the Savage Islands. The largest island is Madeira. The archipelago, together with Cape Verde, the Azores and the Canaries, forms Macaronesia; the Azores and Madeira are part of Portugal, the Canaries are part of Spain and Cape Verde, once Portuguese, is now an independent republic. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The Barreirinha seaside complex in Funchal on the island of Madeira – Le complexe balnéaire de Barreirinha à Funchal sur l’île de Madère – El complejo costero Barreirinha en Funchal, en la isla de Madeira – O complexo balnear da Barreirinha no Funchal, na ilha da Madeira – Der Strandkomplex Barreirinha in Funchal auf der Insel Madeira – Khu phức hợp ven biển Barreirinha ở Funchal trên đảo Madeira
The Baptistery of the Cathedral of Bergamo. In the heart of the upper city of Bergamo, surrounded by ancient walls and narrow cobbled streets, stands the imposing Cathedral of Sant’Alessandro, one of the most important testimonies of sacred art in Lombardy. Among its most precious gems stands out the Baptistery, a structure of great artistic and historical importance that enchants visitors with its beauty and intrinsic spirituality. The Baptistery of the Cathedral of Bergamo, dedicated to St. John the Baptist, dates back to the medieval period, with some parts dating back to the 9th century. Its architecture reflects the Romanesque style, with subsequent Gothic and Renaissance influences, testimony to the different historical periods that have shaped the city over the centuries. The external structure of the Baptistery is characterized by a simple but elegant façade, adorned with blind arches, pilasters and a portal decorated with sacred sculptures. Inside, medieval frescoes and Renaissance architectural elements create an atmosphere of sacredness and contemplation. One of the most precious treasures of the Baptistery are the frescoes that adorn its walls, dating back mainly to the 13th and 14th centuries. These works of sacred art, created by anonymous artists of the time, narrate biblical stories and scenes from the life of St. John the Baptist, giving life to the faith and devotion of the faithful. Among the most famous frescoes is the cycle of the life of St. John the Baptist, which includes episodes such as his miraculous birth, his ministry in the desert and his martyrdom. The vivid representations and the skillful use of color give them a timeless charm, taking visitors on a spiritual journey through the history of Christianity. The Baptistery is a place of great spiritual importance for the faithful of Bergamo and for visitors seeking reflection and contemplation. It is here that many Christians receive the sacrament of baptism, a rite of initiation into the Christian faith that symbolizes spiritual rebirth and communion with God. In addition to its liturgical function, the Baptistery also represents a symbol of the continuity of the Christian faith throughout the centuries. Generations of believers who have come and gone have left their mark on this sacred place, helping to preserve its beauty and historical importance for future generations. The Baptistery of Bergamo Cathedral is open to visitors who wish to admire its artistic beauty and experience a moment of spirituality. Tourists can take part in guided tours organized by the local diocese or explore the Baptistery on their own, allowing themselves to be enchanted by its works of art and its evocative atmosphere.
In conclusion, the Baptistery of the Cathedral of Bergamo represents a masterpiece of sacred art and a place of profound spiritual significance. With its fascinating architecture, its breathtaking decorations and its thousand-year history, it continues to inspire and uplift those who visit it, offering them a unique experience of beauty and contemplation.
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The Baptistery of Bergamo is the building intended for the baptismal rite, built in the 14th century by Giovanni da Campione, and preserved since 1900 in the Piazza del Duomo of Bergamo, in front of the Basilica of Sant’Alessandro. Since the 10th century in Bergamo there were several churches, among these one dedicated to San Vincenzo, the episcopal residence, established by Bishop Adalberto and the church of Santa Maria Vetus intended to be the baptismal church. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The Baptistery of the Cathedral of Bergamo – Le Baptistère de la Cathédrale de Bergame – El Baptisterio de la Catedral de Bérgamo – O Batistério da Catedral de Bérgamo – Das Baptisterium der Kathedrale von Bergamo – Nhà rửa tội của Nhà thờ Bergamo
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The splendid Casa delle Viti in Sestri Levante. Every time I walk along Via della Chiusa my gaze, and when I have it with me, the lens always falls on this house. In addition to the vine plant that decorates it, from the foundations to the roof, I also really like the colors and the shape
The splendid House of Vines in Sestri Levante – La splendide Casa delle Viti à Sestri Levante – La espléndida Casa delle Viti en Sestri Levante – A esplêndida Casa delle Viti em Sestri Levante – Die prächtige Casa delle Viti in Sestri Levante – Casa delle Viti lộng lẫy ở Sestri Levante
The skyscraper in Piazza Cordeviola in Lavagna. This beautiful skyscraper stands out in the centre of the Tigullian city (which I read was built in 1961, 42 metres high and 12 floors, here), the first of the two skyscrapers, the more famous one.
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The skyscraper in the square called Cordeviola in Lavagna – Le gratte-ciel de la place Cordeviola à Lavagna – El rascacielos de la plaza Cordeviola de Lavagna – O arranha-céu na praça chamada Cordeviola em Lavagna – O arranha-céu na Piazza Cordeviola em Lavagna – Der Wolkenkratzer auf der Piazza Cordeviola in Lavagna – Tòa nhà chọc trời ở Quảng trường Cordeviola ở Lavagna – 拉瓦尼亚科尔德维奥拉广场的摩天大楼 – ラヴァーニャのコルデヴィオラ広場にある超高層ビル
Un bel palazzo nel centro storico di Lavagna. Il centro della cittadina di Lavagna non è molto esteso ma recchiude diversi angoli e scorci molto belli. Come questo bel palazzo, in via XX Settembre, che mi affascina molto!
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A beautiful building in the historic center of Lavagna – Une belle bâtisse dans le centre historique de Lavagna – Un hermoso edificio en el centro histórico de Lavagna – Um belo edifício no centro histórico de Lavagna – Ein wunderschönes Gebäude im historischen Zentrum von Lavagna – Một tòa nhà đẹp ở trung tâm lịch sử của Lavagna
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. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
A historic building in the small square of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre – Un bâtiment historique sur la petite place de Vernazza aux Cinque Terre – Un edificio histórico en la pequeña plaza de Vernazza en Cinque Terre – Um edifício histórico na pequena praça de Vernazza, em Cinque Terre – Ein historisches Gebäude auf dem kleinen Platz von Vernazza in den Cinque Terre – Một tòa nhà lịch sử ở quảng trường nhỏ Vernazza ở Cinque Terre
Una bella villa sull’Aurelia tra Sestri Levante e Riva Trigoso. Tutte le volte che passo in via Aurelia, spesso quando faggio due passi con il cane, vedo sempre questa bella villa e mi chiedo sempre se sia una costruzione storica e chi l’abbia costruita. Poco prima c’e’ una specie di casale che io mi immagino (forse erroneamente) che fosse la dependance di questa villa.
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A beautiful villa on the Aurelia between Sestri Levante and Riva Trigoso – Une belle villa sur l’Aurelia entre Sestri Levante et Riva Trigoso – Una hermosa villa en Aurelia entre Sestri Levante y Riva Trigoso – Eine wunderschöne Villa an der Aurelia zwischen Sestri Levante und Riva Trigoso – Một biệt thự tuyệt đẹp trên Aurelia giữa Sestri Levante và Riva Trigoso – Sestri Levante 和 Riva Trigoso 之间的 Aurelia 上一座美丽的别墅
L’ospedale di Sestri Levante visto da lontano. L’ospedale di Sestri con la sua struttura moderna ed i colori pastello tendenti all’azzurro/verde. Fotografato dalle alture di Sant’Anna.
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The hospital of Sestri Levante seen from afar – L’hôpital de Sestri Levante vu de loin – El hospital de Sestri Levante visto de lejos – O hospital de Sestri Levante visto de longe – Das Krankenhaus von Sestri Levante von weitem gesehen – Bệnh viện Sestri Levante nhìn từ xa – 从远处看到的塞斯特里莱万特医院 – 遠くから見たセストリ・レヴァンテの病院
Una bella torre di una villa su per Ri Alto sopra a Chiavari. Lungo il sentiero chiamato delle Cinque Torri si incontrano molte belle ville. Come questa che ha una bella torre. Chissà che vista che ci sarà da lì in alto… Magari qualcuno conosce chi ci vive e può chiedere di farmi salire a fare qualche foto.
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A beautiful tower of a villa on Ri Alto above Chiavari – Une belle tour d’une villa sur Ri Alto au-dessus de Chiavari – Ein schöner Turm einer Villa auf Ri Alto oberhalb von Chiavari – Tòa tháp tuyệt đẹp của một biệt thự ở Ri Alto phía trên Chiavari
The Town Hall of Lugano in Switzerland The beautiful building that dominates Piazza della Riforma in the splendid Swiss town of Lugano.
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The town hall building of Lugano in Switzerland – Le bâtiment de l’hôtel de ville de Lugano en Suisse – Das Rathaus von Lugano in der Schweiz – Tòa thị chính thành phố Lugano ở Thụy Sĩ
