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12 October 202411 October 2024

The isolated rock of Monterosso in the Cinque Terre

Lo scoglio isolato di Monterosso al Mare nelle Cinque Terre

The isolated rock of Monterosso al Mare in the Cinque Terre.
On the rugged coast of the Ligurian Riviera, where the deep blue sea crashes against the rocky cliffs, lies a jewel of Italian beauty: Monterosso al Mare and the Cinque Terre. This stretch of coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, enchants visitors with its breathtaking landscape, colorful villages and rich history that is reflected in every corner.
Monterosso al Mare is the western gateway to the Cinque Terre, a group of five picturesque coastal villages located along the Ligurian coast. This charming seaside village is divided into two distinctive parts: the old town, with its winding streets and pastel-colored houses, and the new town, with its sandy beaches and modern tourist services.
The beaches of Monterosso al Mare are renowned for their beauty, with golden sand and crystal-clear waters that attract swimmers and sunbathers from all over the world. Here, visitors can enjoy a relaxing day at the seaside, take a stroll along the promenade or enjoy delicious seafood dishes in the restaurants along the coast.
In addition to Monterosso al Mare, the Cinque Terre includes four other charming villages: Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. Each of these villages has its own unique character and charming atmosphere, with narrow cobbled streets, colorful houses and breathtaking views of the sea.
Vernazza is famous for its picturesque natural harbor and its medieval tower that dominates the coast. Corniglia, located on a hill, offers spectacular views of the terraced vineyards that extend to the sea. Manarola is known for its breathtaking sunsets and its cobbled streets that open onto splendid views of the Gulf of Poets. Finally, Riomaggiore is characterized by its colorful tower houses and its vibrant cultural life.
The Cinque Terre offers a wide range of activities for visitors of all ages and interests. Nature lovers can explore the many hiking trails that connect the villages, crossing Mediterranean scrub forests and walking along the cliffs overlooking the sea. History and culture buffs can visit the local museums, ancient churches and watchtowers that dot the coast.
In addition, the region is renowned for its excellent Ligurian cuisine, which includes traditional dishes such as focaccia, farinata and pesto genovese. Visitors can enjoy these delicacies in the many restaurants and trattorias in the area, while enjoying the authentic and welcoming atmosphere of the coastal villages.
Monterosso al Mare and the Cinque Terre are true treasures of the Ligurian coast, where the beauty of nature blends harmoniously with the rich history and vibrant culture of the region. With its enchanting beaches, picturesque villages and endless opportunities for exploration, this part of Italy continues to conquer the hearts of travelers from all over the world. Whether you are a nature lover, a history buff or simply a gourmet looking for authentic flavours, Monterosso al Mare and the Cinque Terre promise an unforgettable experience that will remain etched in your memory forever.

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The isolated rock of Monterosso al Mare in the Cinque Terre – Le rocher isolé de Monterosso al Mare dans les Cinque Terre – La roca aislada de Monterosso al Mare en Cinque Terre – A rocha isolada de Monterosso al Mare em Cinque Terre – Der isolierte Felsen von Monterosso al Mare in den Cinque Terre – Tảng đá biệt lập Monterosso al Mare ở Cinque Terre – 五渔村蒙特罗索阿尔马雷的孤立岩石 – チンクエテッレのモンテロッソアルマーレの孤立した岩

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11 October 20247 October 2024

The Battistine Hill in Genoa

Salita delle Battistine in Genoa.
Salita delle Battistine is one of the most charming streets in Genoa, located in the heart of the Maddalena district. This steep creuza connects Piazza Portello to Piazza dei Cappuccini, offering a suggestive route that seems to catapult visitors into the historic center of the city.
The street takes its name from the church and convent of the Romite di San Giovanni Battista, known as the Battistine. This convent, now used as a school, has a rich and interesting history. During the works for the opening of the Nino Bixio gallery, part of the ancient 12th century walls were demolished, revealing a secondary entrance to the convent through a pointed arch.
Today, Salita delle Battistine is a pedestrian street, often frequented by students and residents. Despite its current state, with uneven pavement and graffiti, the street retains a particular charm. It is also known for having hosted the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, who wrote some pages of the manuscripts of Zarathustra here.
The Salita delle Battistine represents a perfect example of how history and modernity can coexist, offering visitors a unique experience in the heart of Genoa.

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The steep and spectacular creuza, when descending, seems to catapult you into the city centre. At number 12 is the former church and convent of San Giovanni Battista (1744) which gave the street its name, now home to the Giano Grillo primary school and the Bertani Ruffini secondary school.
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The Battistine Hill in Genoa – La montée Battistine à Gênes – La subida battistina a Génova – A escalada battistina em Génova – Der Battistine-Aufstieg in Genua – Cuộc leo núi Battistine ở Genoa

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References:
– https://fosca.unige.it/Salita%20delle%20Battistine
– https://www.primocanale.it/archivio-news/152109-l-oblio-di-nietzsche-tra-i-graffiti-e-l-incuria-in-salita-delle-battistine-a-genova.html

11 October 202410 October 2024

A glimpse of via Dante Alighieri in Lavagna

Uno scorcio di via Dante Alighieri a Lavagna

A glimpse of Via Dante Alighieri in Lavagna.
Hidden among the winding streets of the Ligurian coast, Lavagna is a gem rich in history and charm. At the heart of this enchanting town lies its historic center, a labyrinth of cobbled alleys and historic buildings that tell centuries-old stories. Walking through the historic center of Lavagna is a journey through time, an experience that blends past and present in a fascinating union.
The narrow cobbled alleys of the historic center of Lavagna are an invitation to get lost in the streets and discover hidden treasures. Along the medieval streets, there are historic buildings with fascinating architecture, with colorful facades that tell the story of different eras. The elegant Palazzo Franzoni and Palazzo Podestà are just two of the examples of architecture that can be admired as you venture through the cobbled streets.
In the center of the historic center stands the Basilica of Santo Stefano, an imposing sacred building with a thousand-year history. Founded in the 10th century, the basilica has undergone several interventions over the centuries, but has retained its sacred atmosphere intact. The frescoes, altars and sculptures inside the basilica narrate the religious and artistic history of the region.
Piazza Vittorio Veneto is the beating heart of the historic center of Lavagna. Surrounded by historic buildings, cozy cafes and traditional shops, this square is the ideal place to immerse yourself in the daily life of the city. With its characteristic central well, the square is surrounded by colorful buildings and flower-filled balconies that add a touch of romance to this charming space.
The historic center of Lavagna is much more than a simple collection of ancient buildings; it is a journey through the history, culture and timeless beauty of Liguria. With its cobbled streets and historic buildings, Lavagna offers a tangible testimony to the richness of its heritage. For anyone who wants to explore the authentic Ligurian spirit, the historic center of Lavagna is an essential stop, an unforgettable journey between the textures of the past and the vitality of the present.

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A glimpse of the street dedicated to Dante Alighieri in the center of Lavagna – Un aperçu de la rue dédiée à Dante Alighieri au centre de Lavagna – Un vistazo a la calle dedicada a Dante Alighieri en el centro de Lavagna – Um vislumbre da rua dedicada a Dante Alighieri no centro de Lavagna – Ein Blick auf die Dante Alighieri gewidmete Straße im Zentrum von Lavagna – Một cái nhìn thoáng qua về con đường dành riêng cho Dante Alighieri ở trung tâm Lavagna – 拉瓦尼亚中心但丁·阿利吉耶里专用街道一瞥 – ラヴァーニャの中心部にあるダンテ・アリギエーリに捧げられた通りを垣間見る

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10 October 20246 October 2024

Santo Stefano seen from the alley of Lavagna

Santo Stefano vista dal caruggio di Lavagna

Santo Stefano seen from the caruggio of Lavagna.
The caruggio and the Basilica of Santo Stefano are probably the two symbols of Lavagna and in these shots I tried to show you both.

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Where is the basilica located:

The collegiate basilica of Santo Stefano is a Catholic place of worship in the municipality of Lavagna, in Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, in the metropolitan city of Genoa. The church is the seat of the parish of the same name of the vicariate of Chiavari-Lavagna of the diocese of Chiavari. In May 1921, Pope Benedict XV elevated it to the rank of minor basilica.
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Santo Stefano seen from the alley of Lavagna – Santo Stefano vu de l’allée de Lavagna – Santo Stefano visto desde el callejón de Lavagna – Santo Stefano visto do beco de Lavagna – Santo Stefano von der Gasse von Lavagna aus gesehen – Santo Stefano nhìn từ con hẻm Lavagna

9 October 20248 October 2024

The building of the Bank of Chiavari in the Republic Square

Il palazzo del Banco di Chiavari in piazza della Repubblica a Sestri Levante

The Banco di Chiavari building in Piazza della Repubblica in Sestri Levante.
In Piazza Sant’Antonio, we can say the center of Sestri Levante’s traffic, in addition to the recent roundabout (for about fifteen years, before that there was a nice traffic light, do you remember?) there is also this beautiful building which is the headquarters, on the ground floor, of the Sestri agency of Banco di Chiavari and the Ligurian Riviera.

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The Banco di Chiavari e della Riviera Ligure was founded in 1870 by a group of enterprising operators from Chiavari with the name of “Banco di Sconto del Circondario di Chiavari”, with headquarters in the same Tigullian town in the province of Genoa. The first important date was 1904 when the first branch of the new credit institution was inaugurated in nearby Rapallo, followed by others, including in 1909 the one in Varese Ligure, the first in the province of La Spezia.
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The building of the Bank of Chiavari in the Republic Square in Sestri Levante – Le bâtiment Banco di Chiavari sur la Piazza della Repubblica à Sestri Levante – El edificio del Banco di Chiavari en la Piazza della Repubblica en Sestri Levante – O edifício do Banco di Chiavari na Piazza della Repubblica em Sestri Levante – Das Gebäude der Banco di Chiavari auf der Piazza della Repubblica in Sestri Levante – Tòa nhà Banco di Chiavari ở quảng trường Piazza della Repubblica ở Sestri Levante

9 October 20247 October 2024

Inside the Cathedral of NS dell’Orto in Chiavari

All'interno della Cattedrale di NS dell'Orto a Chiavari

Inside the Cathedral of NS dell’Orto in Chiavari.
The beautiful cathedral of Chiavari photographed a little while ago.

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The Cathedral of Nostra Signora dell’Orto is a Catholic place of worship located in the municipality of Chiavari, in Piazza Nostra Signora dell’Orto, in the metropolitan city of Genoa. Episcopal seat of the diocese of Chiavari, it is also a Marian sanctuary and seat of the homonymous parish of the vicariate of Chiavari-Lavagna.
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The interior of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Garden in Chiavari – L’intérieur de la cathédrale Notre-Dame du Jardin de Chiavari – El interior de la Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Jardín en Chiavari – O interior da Catedral de Nossa Senhora do Jardim em Chiavari – Das Innere der Kathedrale Unserer Lieben Frau vom Garten in Chiavari – Nội thất của Nhà thờ Đức Mẹ Vườn ở Chiavari – 基亚瓦里花园圣母大教堂的内部 – キアヴァリの庭の聖母大聖堂の内部

8 October 20244 October 2024

A glimpse of Via del Campo in Genoa

A glimpse of Via del Campo in Genoa.
I love walking through the historic center of Genoa even if I'm always a little uncomfortable taking photos with so many people in front of me.
For this reason I never get very clear photos in this Genoese "alley".

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A glimpse of Via del Campo in Genoa – Un aperçu de la via del Campo à Gênes – Un vistazo a la vía del Campo en Génova – Um vislumbre da via del Campo em Génova – Ein Blick auf die Via del Campo in Genua – Một cái nhìn thoáng qua qua del Campo ở Genoa

6 October 20246 October 2024

Ravioli with ragù from the Ou Grumallu farmhouse

I ravioli al ragù dell'Agriturismo Ou Grumallu

Ravioli with ragù from the Ou Grumallu farmhouse.
As the most attentive readers will know, I really love ravioli with ragù, the Ligurian ones with a mixed filling of meat and vegetables, seasoned, when possible, with the typical tuccu (the touch, the Genoese meat ragù).
These are the excellent ravioli with ragù from the Ou Grumallu farmhouse in Case Soprane, in the municipality of Ne.

Go see my article with my personal ranking of the restaurants where I ate the best ravioli al ragù in the Province of Genoa di Levante.

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Ligurian cuisine is made up of dishes from the culinary tradition of Liguria, a region that uses ingredients linked both to local production (such as preboggion, a mixture of wild herbs) and to imports from areas with which Ligurians have had frequent contact over the centuries (such as Sardinian pecorino, one of the ingredients of pesto).
A poor cuisine, typical of country people, mountaineers and sailors, made of simple, common and cheap foods, which has however become expensive, refined and full of ancient glories.
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Ravioli with ragù from the Ou Grumallu farmhouse – Les raviolis à la sauce à la viande de la ferme Ou Grumallu – Los ravioles con salsa de carne de la masía Ou Grumallu – O ravioli com molho de carne da quinta Ou Grumallu – Die Ravioli mit Fleischsauce vom Bauernhof Ou Grumallu – Ravioli với nước sốt thịt từ Agriturismo Ou Grumallu

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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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Tamron 16-300.

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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

5 October 20244 October 2024

The characteristic Penisola Levante street in Sestri Levante

La caratteristica via Penisola Levante a Sestri Levante

The characteristic Via Penisola Levante in Sestri Levante.
One of the most beautiful streets in Sestri, the one that leads first to the small walk of the Baia del Silenzio and then, continuing, goes up the Penisola (hence the name) and arrives at the church of San Nicolò and the Castelli.
I used the telephoto for this which is a little squashed but the effect is desired!

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