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27 May 202428 March 2024

The statue of the Ganges in the Fountain of the Rivers

La statua del Gange nella Fontana dei Fiumi a Roma

The statue of the Ganges in the Fountain of the Four Rivers in Rome.
The Fountain of the Four Rivers is one of the most famous works of the famous Italian sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini. It is located in the Piazza Navona in Rome and was commissioned by Pope Innocent X (born Giovanni Battista Pamphilj) in 1648. The fountain is located in the center of the square and is a masterpiece of Baroque art.
The fountain takes its name from the four rivers represented in the four giant statues located at the base of the central tower. These four rivers are symbols of four of the then known continents: the Nile for Africa, the Ganges for Asia, the Danube for Europe and the Rio de la Plata for the Americas. The statues are made of marble and each is accompanied by an animal or symbol characteristic of the region it represents.
At the center of the fountain is an Egyptian obelisk, an architectural element that was transferred from Ancient Rome to the square by order of Pope Innocent X. The obelisk is crowned by the dove of peace and topped by a gilded bronze globe. This element gives the fountain a remarkable height and grandeur.
The Fountain of the Four Rivers is an impressive work that masterfully mixes art, architecture and symbolism, as often happens in Bernini's works. Its creation required a considerable effort of engineering, and the result is one of the most admired and iconic attractions in Rome.

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Bernini’s giants move in gestures full of life and with an irrepressible expressive exuberance. The Ganges holds a long oar that suggests the navigability of the river. The sculptor seeks a more careful study of the movements and expressions, which the artist varies to the maximum.
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The Ganges statue in the Fontana dei Fiumi in Rome – La statue du Gange dans la Fontana dei Fiumi à Rome – La estatua del Ganges en la Fontana dei Fiumi en Roma – A estátua do Ganges na Fontana dei Fiumi em Roma – Die Ganges-Statue in der Fontana dei Fiumi in Rom – Tượng sông Hằng ở Fontana dei Fiumi ở Rome – 罗马 Fontana dei Fiumi 的恒河雕像 – ローマのフォンタナ・デイ・フィウミにあるガンジス川の彫像

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15 May 202428 January 2025

Il monumento alle Scoperte sul lungomare di Lisbona

Il monumento alle Scoperte sul lungomare di Lisbona.
Partendo dal porto di Lisbona di naviga per un po’ lungo la foce del fiume Tago.
Durante la navigazione si possono notare molti simboli della capitale portoghese come il Cristo Redentor, il Ponte 25 de Abril ed anche il monumento alle Scoperte (di cui vi posto oggi le foto).
Dedicato ai molti che partirono per mare tra il XV ed il XVI secolo, anni della esplosione della marineria europea.

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The Monument to the Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos in Portuguese), located in Belém on the banks of the Tagus River, was built in 1960, five hundred years after the death of Henry the Navigator, to celebrate the age of Portuguese discoveries made by navigators between the 15th and 16th centuries. The monument was begun under the Salazar regime and was intended to celebrate all the sailors who participated in the explorations.
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The monument dedicated to the discoveries on the Lisbon waterfront – Le monument dédié aux découvertes sur le front de mer de Lisbonne – El monumento dedicado a los descubrimientos en el paseo marítimo de Lisboa – O monumento dedicado aos descobrimentos na zona ribeirinha de Lisboa – Das den Entdeckungen gewidmete Denkmal an der Küste von Lissabon – Tượng đài dành riêng cho những khám phá trên bờ sông Lisbon – 纪念里斯本海滨发现的纪念碑 – リスボンのウォーターフロントにある発見を記念した記念碑

5 May 202417 March 2025

The monument to the Constitution of 1812 in Cadiz

Il monumento alla Costtuzione del 1812 a Cadice

The monument to the Constitution of 1812 in Cadiz seen from the ship.
When I can't go out for a walk, I love to photograph the cities where the ship docks (or what you can see) from the external and upper decks.
Here we were in Cadiz and my lens fell on this tall monument that I discovered is dedicated to the Spanish Constitution of 1812.

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The Spanish Constitution of 1812, also known as the Constitution of Cadiz or La Pepa, is the constitutional charter promulgated on March 19, 1812 by the Cortes, the Iberian parliament, in opposition to the Napoleonic occupation and the regime of Joseph Bonaparte. It established the constitutional monarchy with the limitation of the powers of the king, the separation of powers, universal male suffrage, and freedom of enterprise.
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The monument to the Constitution of 1812 in Cadiz seen from the ship – Le monument à la Constitution de 1812 à Cadix vu du navire – El monumento a la Constitución de 1812 en Cádiz visto desde el barco – O monumento à Constituição de 1812 em Cádiz visto do navio – Das Denkmal für die Verfassung von 1812 in Cádiz vom Schiff aus gesehen – Tượng đài Hiến pháp năm 1812 ở Cadiz nhìn từ con tàu – 从船上看加的斯 1812 年宪法纪念碑 – 船から見たカディスの 1812 年憲法記念碑

25 April 202426 August 2024

The monument dedicated to the partisans in Lavagna

Il monumento dedicato ai partigiani a Lavagna

The monument dedicated to the partisans in Lavagna.
Walking through Lavagna, armed as I almost always do with my camera, I photographed the monument dedicated to the memory of the partisans who left from the coastal town.
The monument reads:

1943
DI QUI PASSO’ LA RESISTENZA
PRENDENDO LA STRADA DEI MONTI
ALL’ALBA DI QUEI VENTI MESI
CHE IL SANGUE E L’UNITA’ POPOLARE
PREPARARONO LA LIBERAZIONE
1945

ON THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY – THE LAVAGNESE ANTIFASCIST COMMITTEE

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The anniversary of the liberation of Italy, also known as Liberation Day (or simply April 25), is a national holiday of the Italian Republic, celebrated every April 25 to commemorate the liberation of Italy from Nazi-fascism, the end of the Nazi occupation and the definitive fall of the fascist regime.
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The monument dedicated to the partisans in Lavagna – Le monument dédié aux partisans de Lavagna – El monumento dedicado a los partisanos en Lavagna – O monumento dedicado aos guerrilheiros em Lavagna – Das den Partisanen in Lavagna gewidmete Denkmal – Tượng đài dành riêng cho những người theo đảng phái ở Lavagna – 拉瓦尼亚游击队纪念碑 – ラヴァーニャのパルチザンに捧げられた記念碑

22 April 202413 August 2024

La statua di Garibaldi in largo Cairoli a Milano

La statua di Garibaldi in largo Cairoli a Milano.
Percorrendo la via (via Dante) che dal Duomo di Milano corre fino al Castello Sforzesco, si arriva in questa bello slargo, Largo Cairoli, che ospita una bella statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi a cavallo.

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Considered by historiography and in the mass culture of the 20th century as the main Italian national hero, he began his travels around the world as an officer of merchant ships, and then became a long-distance captain. His most famous enterprise was the victorious expedition of the Thousand that led to the annexation of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies to the nascent Kingdom of Italy, a central episode in the process of unification of the new nation.
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The statue of Garibaldi in Largo Cairoli in Milan – La statue de Garibaldi sur le Largo Cairoli à Milan – La estatua de Garibaldi en Largo Cairoli en Milán – A estátua de Garibaldi no Largo Cairoli em Milão – Die Statue von Garibaldi im Largo Cairoli in Mailand – Tượng Garibaldi ở Largo Cairoli ở Milan

18 April 202428 March 2024

Michelangelo's tomb in Santa Croce in Florence

La tomba di Michelangelo in Santa Croce a Firenze

Michelangelo's tomb in Santa Croce in Florence.
The city of Florence, rich in history and culture, holds within it a treasure of art and meaning: the tomb of Michelangelo Buonarroti located in the Basilica of Santa Croce. This sacred place, once the residence of illustrious figures such as Galileo Galilei and Niccolò Machiavelli, welcomes the great master of the Italian Renaissance with a solemnity and respect that are worthy of the greatness of his contribution to art and culture.
Michelangelo, born in 1475 and died in 1564, was one of the greatest artists in history. His influence extended through sculpture, painting and architecture, giving life to iconic works such as the statue of David and the Sistine Chapel. After his death, Florence dedicated a final resting place to him in the Basilica of Santa Croce, a place already consecrated for its many tombs of illustrious personalities.
Michelangelo's tomb was designed by Giorgio Vasari, another great artist and architect of the Italian Renaissance. The work, completed in 1578, combines architectural and sculptural elements in a fitting tribute to Michelangelo's greatness. The monument is located in the Buonarroti family chapel, located on the left side of the nave of the basilica.
Michelangelo's tomb is an eloquent example of Renaissance funerary art. At the center is an allegorical statue of Hope, flanked by statues representing Activity and Philosophy. The figure of Michelangelo, created by Vasari himself, is placed on a sarcophagus surmounted by a portrait of the deceased, executed by Daniele da Volterra. The whole is characterized by a sense of balance and harmony, typical of the Renaissance style.
Every element of Michelangelo's tomb is full of symbolism. Hope, with outstretched wings, suggests the immortality of art and the continuity of its influence over time. The lateral statues symbolize the duality of Michelangelo's life, between the creative fervor of the artist and the philosophical depth of his thought.

Michelangelo’s tomb in Santa Croce is a masterpiece that combines art and spirituality. Every detail, from the architectural design to the allegorical sculptures, tells the story of a man who shaped the aesthetics of the Renaissance. This sacred place is an essential stop for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the artistic and cultural legacy of Florence, paying homage to one of the geniuses who made this city eternally legendary.
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The most famous tomb is perhaps that of Michelangelo Buonarroti, between the first and second altars of the right nave, designed by Vasari after the remains of the great artist arrived in Florence from Rome (1564). Above the tomb, three sculptures represent the personifications of Painting (by Battista Lorenzi, also author of the artist's bust) (around 1568), Sculpture (by Valerio Cioli) and Architecture (reattributed to Battista Lorenzi, previously attributed to Giovanni Bandini), saddened by the death of the great master, but the entire tomb is a mixture of painting, sculpture and architecture. The frescoes that decorate it are by Giovan Battista Naldini.
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Michelangelo’s tomb in the church of Santa Croce in Florence – Le tombeau de Michel-Ange dans l’église de Santa Croce à Florence – La tumba de Miguel Ángel en la iglesia de Santa Croce en Florencia – Túmulo de Michelangelo na igreja de Santa Croce em Florença – Michelangelos Grab in der Kirche Santa Croce in Florenz – Mộ của Michelangelo tại nhà thờ Santa Croce ở Florence – 佛罗伦萨圣十字教堂内的米开朗基罗墓 – フィレンツェのサンタ・クローチェ教会にあるミケランジェロの墓

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17 April 202419 July 2024

The statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi in Chiavari

La statua dedicata a Giuseppe Garibaldi a Chiavari

The statue dedicated to Giuseppe Garibaldi in Chiavari.
In the centre of Chiavari, right where the straight alley crosses Corso Garibaldi, there is the monument dedicated to the "Hero of the Two Worlds" with the inscription that remembers his father who was from Chiavari:

A
GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI
NELLA TERRA DEI SUOI MAGGIORI
LIETA
DI AVER MATURATO UN TAL VINDICE
ALLA GRAN MADRE ITALIA
CHIAVARI. MDCCCXC

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Giuseppe Maria Garibaldi (Nice, 4 July 1807 – Caprera, 2 June 1882) was an Italian general, patriot, leader, writer, sailor and politician. A significant figure of the Risorgimento, he was one of the most celebrated historical figures of his time. He is also known as the "hero of two worlds" for his military exploits in both Europe and South America.
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The statue dedicated to Giuseppe Garibaldi in Chiavari – La statue dédiée à Giuseppe Garibaldi à Chiavari – La estatua dedicada a Giuseppe Garibaldi en Chiavari – A estátua dedicada a Giuseppe Garibaldi em Chiavari – Die Giuseppe Garibaldi gewidmete Statue in Chiavari – Bức tượng dành riêng cho Giuseppe Garibaldi ở Chiavari – 基亚瓦里的朱塞佩·加里波第雕像 – キアーヴァリにあるジュゼッペ・ガリバルディに捧げられた像

15 April 202417 July 2024

The statue of Christopher Columbus in Barcelona

La statua di Cristoforo Colombo a Barcellona

The statue of Christopher Columbus in Barcelona.
If you visit Barcelona you certainly cannot miss a walk on the Rambla, the most famous street in the city and perhaps in all of Spain.
At the end of the street, when you are arriving at the promenade and the sea, in the center of the large square, there is this enormous monument dedicated to the Genoese navigator!
Made by Rafael Atchè, you are not sure which direction the finger is pointing.

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The Christopher Columbus Monument (monument a Colom in Catalan) is a statue in honour of Christopher Columbus (Cristòfor Colom in Catalan) located at the end of La Rambla in front of the port of Barcelona. The monument, 60 metres high, is one of the most famous in the city and in Spain as a whole and was built on the initiative of the merchant Antoni Fages I Ferrer in honour of the great Genoese navigator, to commemorate when, returning from the New World, Columbus visited Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon. It is located in the Portal de la Pau square (Portal of Peace), the point of union between the lower end of the Ramblas and the Passeig de Colom (Columbus Promenade) in front of the port.
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The statue of Christopher Columbus in Barcelona – La statue de Christophe Colomb à Barcelone – La estatua de Cristóbal Colón en Barcelona – A estátua de Cristóvão Colombo em Barcelona – Die Statue von Christoph Kolumbus in Barcelona – Tượng Christopher Columbus ở Barcelona – 巴塞罗那克里斯托弗·哥伦布雕像 – バルセロナにあるクリストファー・コロンブスの像

12 April 202416 November 2023

Il monumento ai caduti a Sesta Godano

Il monumento ai caduti a Sesta Godano.
Ne centro della cittadina di Sesta Godano si erge questo bel monumento ai caduti della Prima Grande Guerra eretto nel maggio 1927.
Il soldato scolpito è, come è facile intuire, un alpino!

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Il monumento ai caduti di Sesta Godano (SP) è sito nei pressi del Palazzo comunale, al centro di un’aiuola che funge da rotonda di un incrocio. Interamente in marmo bianco, è costituito da una scultura, raffigurante un alpino, sopra un piedistallo il cui basamento è rialzato su tre gradini.
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The war memorial in Sesta Godano – Le monument aux morts de Sesta Godano – El monumento a los caídos en Sesta Godano – O memorial de guerra em Sesta Godano – Das Kriegerdenkmal in Sesta Godano – Đài tưởng niệm chiến tranh ở Sesta Godano – 塞斯塔戈达诺的战争纪念碑 – セスタ・ゴダーノの戦争記念碑

27 March 20249 November 2023

Il globo in pietra nel porto di Flam in Norvegia

Il globo in pietra nel porto di Flam in Norvegia.
Uno dei simboli di questo piccolo borgo di pescatori, sicuramente un simbolo moderno, è questo globo in pietra nera che, grazie ad un meccanismo e all’acqua, ruota continuamente.
E’ nella piazza principale della piccola cittadina norvegese.

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Flåm is a Norwegian village of about 500 inhabitants, at the end of the Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the Sognefjord. The village is located in the municipality of Aurland, in the county of Vestland, Norway. It is touched by the European route E16. The valley of Flåm was formed by the thick layer of ice that remained in this area for millions of years: the erosion of the glacier made the land sink, creating the deep and wide valleys that attract a large number of tourists every year.
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