The decorations that are disappearing in a building in Rapallo.
Walking through the center of the coastal city I found this building whose decorations on the facade I liked.
The only pity is that they are disappearing and that they are no longer very visible.
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The tower overlooking the Bay of Silence in Sestri Levante.
The Bay of Silence is famous for its colorful houses overlooking the sea and just a few meters from the water.
One of these buildings, which I called a tower in the title due to its structure, always fascinates me, especially for the view from the glass window on the top floor.
Unfortunately, I have only enjoyed the view from someone else's shots, but I hope that one day someone will invite me up there.
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A sumptuous villa on Viale Millo in Chiavari.
Sooner or later I will have photographed them all, the beautiful villas that populate the western side of Viale Enrico Millo.
As many of you have written to me, they are almost all homes built by Chiavari emigrants who returned rich from the Americas.
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Enrico Millo di Casalgiate (Chiavari, 12 February 1865 – Rome, 14 June 1930) was an Italian soldier and politician. He was an admiral of the Royal Navy and Minister of the Navy of the Kingdom of Italy. He was decorated with the gold medal for military valor. He was born in Chiavari in 1865 to Gustavo Millo of the Counts of Casalgiate and Maria Luisa Altoè of the Counts Anguissola di Altoè.
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A building in via Garibaldi in Varese Ligure.
Walking in the village of Varese I always find something beautiful to photograph.
Like this building with its beautiful decorations.
Have you ever visited Varese Ligure? What struck you most about this enchanting village?
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A beautiful building in Piazza Bo in Sestri Levante.
I have passed by this square thousands of times but I admit that I have never photographed this beautiful building located in Piazza Bo.
I also ask for the help of visitors because I noticed that the square is dedicated to Francesco Bo, about whom I have not found any information online.
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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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Palazzo Grimaldi della Meridiana in Genoa.
Palazzo Grimaldi della Meridiana, located in Genoa, is a splendid example of Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Built in the 16th century, the palace is part of the Rolli of Genoa, a system of noble residences registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Here are some key facts about Palazzo Grimaldi della Meridiana:
The palace was built in 1543 by order of Gerolamo Grimaldi, an important member of the Grimaldi family, one of the most influential families in Genoa. Over the centuries, the palace has undergone various alterations and restorations that have enriched its architecture and interior decorations.
The palace features typical Renaissance architectural elements, with the addition of later Baroque decorations. The interiors are decorated with frescoes and stuccoes by famous artists such as Luca Cambiaso and Giovanni Battista Castello.
The palace is famous for its garden and the large sundial on the facade, from which it takes its name. The sundial is a testimony to the scientific and astronomical interest of the period.
Today, the Palazzo della Meridiana hosts cultural events, exhibitions and ceremonies. It is also possible to visit it to admire its splendid rooms and works of art.
As one of the Rolli palaces, the Palazzo della Meridiana was part of the aristocratic residences that, during the Republic of Genoa, were required to host dignitaries and visitors passing through the city on behalf of the State. This unique system was recognized by UNESCO as part of the world heritage in 2006.
The Palazzo della Meridiana is a significant example of the cultural and historical heritage of Genoa, testifying to the wealth and influence of the city's noble families over the centuries.
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This is the official website of the palace: palazzodellameridiana.it.
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Palazzo Gerolamo Grimaldi – also known as Palazzo della Meridiana – is a building located in Salita di San Francesco at number 4 in the historic center of Genoa, included on July 13, 2006 in the list of forty-two palaces registered in the Rolli of Genoa that became World Heritage Sites by UNESCO on that date. It was built between 1536 and 1544 by the Genoese banker Gerolamo Grimaldi Oliva, who had become rich in Portugal and Spain where he managed the collection of taxes in Cordoba and Granada.
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An elegant building on the Rambla of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
When you arrive by ship in Santa Cruz de Tenerife you cannot miss a stroll along the pedestrian shopping street that is right in front of the port.
This is one of the beautiful buildings that is at one of the many crossroads of this street.
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A building in via Fascie in Sestri Levante.
I imagine that everyone who lives in Sestri (like me), or who comes here every now and then, has stopped at least once at this pedestrian crossing.
For those who remember, once upon a time, to cross the road there was a traffic light at the intersection of Piazza Sant'Antonio which for several years has been replaced with a roundabout.
The crossing has been moved to Levante via a traffic light on call placed right in front of this beautiful building!
The portico is enlivened by the (fake) flowers of the Chinese shop that is located right there!
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Cavalier Vincenzo Fascie is a key figure for the city of Sestri Levante. In fact, upon his death on December 28, 1920, he left all his assets to the city, “with the sacrosanct purpose of bringing some industrial advantage and well-being and progress to my hometown.”
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The Angelo Mai Civic Library in Bergamo Alta.
Located in the heart of Bergamo Alta, the Angelo Mai Civic Library is one of the most prestigious cultural institutions in the city. Founded in 1768 thanks to the legacy of Cardinal Giuseppe Alessandro Furietti, the library is located in the magnificent Palazzo Nuovo, which overlooks the historic Piazza Vecchia.
The Angelo Mai Library houses a book collection of approximately 700,000 volumes, including 11,000 periodicals, 2,150 incunabula and over 12,000 sixteenth-century books. In addition to books, the library houses a vast collection of prints, autographs, manuscripts, photographs and works of art, making it one of the most important historical libraries in Italy.
The Palazzo Nuovo, which houses the library, is an architectural masterpiece designed by architect Vincenzo Scamozzi and completed in 1958. The white Zandobbio marble façade and the entrance loggia, designed by Andrea Ceresola, give the building a neoclassical elegance that blends in perfectly with the other historical buildings in the square.
The Angelo Mai Civic Library is not only a place of conservation, but also a center for cultural activities. It offers a wide range of services, including online catalog consultation, cultural events, exhibitions and concerts. Recently, the library has started a restoration project of the Scamozziano Atrium, which will be completed in January 2025.
Visiting the Angelo Mai Civic Library means immersing yourself in an environment rich in history and culture. Whether you are a researcher, a student or simply a book lover, you will find in this place a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration.
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This is the official website: bibliotecamai.org.
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The Angelo Mai Civic Library of Bergamo is the main historical preservation institution of the Bergamo library circuit. It is located in the Palazzo Nuovo in the Upper Town, which, opposite the Palazzo della Ragione, closes Piazza Vecchia to the north-east. It was founded between the end of the 1860s and the beginning of the 1870s when the book legacy that Cardinal Alessandro Giuseppe Furietti had made to the city was made available to the citizens. Its first location was in a room of the Palazzo Nuovo which housed the Municipality. Transferred in 1797 to the rectory of the Cathedral, from 1843 it was located in the Palazzo della Ragione until, in 1928, it returned to its original location, now occupying the entire building.
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