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A glimpse of via Alessandro Manzoni in Lavagna

Uno scorcio di via Alessandro Manzoni a Lavagna

A glimpse of Via Alessandro Manzoni in Lavagna.
Via Alessandro Manzoni in Lavagna is a place that enchants with its beauty and historical charm. This street, located in the heart of the city, offers visitors a journey through time, among historical buildings and evocative atmospheres.
Walking along Via Manzoni, you can admire the facades of the ancient houses, many of which date back to the 19th century. These buildings, with their unique architectural details, tell stories of a rich and vibrant past. The colored shutters, the flowered balconies and the solid wooden doors contribute to creating a welcoming and picturesque atmosphere.
In conclusion, this glimpse represents a perfect example of how beauty and history can coexist in harmony. It is a place that deserves to be visited and experienced, to fully appreciate the charm of this enchanting Ligurian city.

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Uno scorcio di via Alessandro Manzoni a Lavagna

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A glimpse of via Alessandro Manzoni in Lavagna – Un aperçu de la via Alessandro Manzoni à Lavagna – Un vistazo a via Alessandro Manzoni en Lavagna – Um vislumbre da via Alessandro Manzoni em Lavagna – Ein Blick auf die Via Alessandro Manzoni in Lavagna – Một cái nhìn thoáng qua về Alessandro Manzoni ở Lavagna

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The porticoes and the motto of Genoa in via XX

I portici ed il motto di Genova in via XX Settembre

The porticos and motto of Genoa in Via XX Settembre.
Via XX Settembre is one of the main arteries of Genoa, famous for its elegant and decorated porticos. These porticos, which extend along a large part of the street, are characterized by mosaic floors and richly decorated ceilings, with elements ranging from neo-Gothic to Art Nouveau style.
An interesting detail is the motto found under one of the neo-Gothic porticos, near the Zara exit. The motto reads: “As the Griffin seizes these, so Genoa tears to pieces its enemies”. This motto, accompanied by a griffin seizing an eagle and a fox, dates back to the ancient Republic of Genoa. The eagle represents imperial authority, while the fox symbolizes Pisa, one of Genoa's main rivals.

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The porticoes and the motto of Genoa in via XX Settembre – Les arcades et la devise de Gênes dans la via XX Settembre – Los soportales y el lema de Génova en via XX Settembre – As arcadas e o lema de Gênova na via XX Settembre – Die Arkaden und das Motto von Genua in der Via XX Settembre – Các mái vòm và phương châm của Genoa qua XX Settembre

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The loggia of Piazza Luigi Angelini in Bergamo

La loggia di piazza Luigi Angelini a Bergamo

The loggia of Piazza Luigi Angelini in Bergamo.
Bergamo Alta, also known as Città Alta, is the historical and medieval part of Bergamo, located on a hill and surrounded by imposing Venetian walls, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2017. This area is famous for its cobbled streets, picturesque squares and breathtaking panoramic views.

Piazza Luigi Angelini is a hidden corner of Bergamo Alta, known for its loggia and quiet charm. The square is dedicated to Luigi Angelini, an engineer and architectural historian who played a crucial role in the redevelopment and preservation of the Città Alta in the 1930s.
Luigi Angelini was tasked with improving the condition of the Città Alta while maintaining its historic character. His redevelopment plan included demolishing ruined buildings and creating new public spaces, such as walkways, gardens and markets. Piazza Luigi Angelini, formerly known as Piazza Verzeri, is an example of his work, with the loggia providing a quiet and picturesque passage away from the tourist traffic.

What to See in Bergamo Alta:
Piazza Vecchia: the heart of the Upper Town, surrounded by historic buildings such as the Palazzo della Ragione and the Angelo Mai Civic Library.
The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: a splendid Romanesque church with richly decorated interiors.
The Colleoni Chapel: a masterpiece of the Lombard Renaissance, located next to the basilica.
The Campanone (Civic Tower): offers a panoramic view of the city and the surrounding mountains.
The Castle of San Vigilio: located on an even higher hill, reachable by a funicular, it offers spectacular views and a peaceful atmosphere.

Bergamo Alta and Piazza Luigi Angelini offer a fascinating mix of history, culture and architectural beauty. Have you ever visited these places or is there something in particular you would like to know more about? Add a comment or go to the bottom of the site to read what other visitors have written.

La loggia di piazza Luigi Angelini a Bergamo

Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 24-50.

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Here is where the little square is located:

The loggia of Piazza Luigi Angelini in Bergamo Alta – La loggia de la Piazza Luigi Angelini dans la haute Bergame – La logia de la Piazza Luigi Angelini en la Alta Bérgamo – A loggia na Piazza Luigi Angelini, no alto Bérgamo – Die Loggia auf der Piazza Luigi Angelini im oberen Bergamo – Hành lang ở quảng trường Luigi Angelini ở thượng nguồn Bergamo

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: [L’Eco di Bergamo](https://www.ecodibergamo.it/stories/StoryLab/piazza-angelini-il-passaggio-segretoe-lingegnere-che-ridisegno-citta-alta_1193561_11/)

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The arcades with black slate floors from Lavagna

I portici dal pavimento in ardesia nera di Lavagna

The arcades with black slate floors from Lavagna
The small village of Lavagna is famous throughout the world for the quality of its black stone, slate, which was quarried in the mountains behind it.
This “black gold” was also used extensively as decoration and as floor tiles.
As in this portico, located in via Dante Alighieri (near the Basilica of Santo Stefano), where the floor is covered with this polished stone.

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I portici dal pavimento in ardesia nera di Lavagna

Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 24-50.

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Slate (also called Lavagna stone) is a metamorphic rock of sedimentary origin (Metamarna in pumpellyite-actinolite facies). It is a variety of calcareous-clayey schists easily divisible into thin, flat, light, impermeable and weather-resistant sheets, resulting from low-grade metamorphism of sedimentary rocks formed by the deposition of a very fine silt (marl) due to the erosion of ancient reliefs. Slate is a rock classified as soft or semi-hard. It is a compact stone, leaden-black in color and easily workable.
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The arcades with black slate floors from Lavagna – Les portiques au parquet en ardoise noire de Lavagna – Los pórticos con suelo de pizarra negra de Lavagna – Os pórticos com piso de ardósia preta de Lavagna – Die Portiken mit dem schwarzen Schieferboden von Lavagna – Những mái hiên với sàn đá đen của Lavagna
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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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Il Santuario di Nostra Signora di Soviore sopra Monterosso al Mare

Il Santuario di Nostra Signora di Soviore sopra Monterosso al Mare

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
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Uno scorcio dai portici di via XX a Genova

Uno scorcio dai portici di via XX a Genova

Uno scorcio dai portici di via XX a Genova.
Passeggiando in centro a Zena rimango sempre affascinato dai portici bicolori che aprono lo sguardo sui be palazzi che si affaccoano sulla via.
Tutte le volte scatto molte foto che poi, piano piano, centellino qui sul sito!

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Uno scorcio dai portici di via XX a Genova

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What is September 20, the date of the XX Settembre streets? On that day, in 1870, the Italian army took Rome after the breach of Porta Pia: it was the end of the Papal State.
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A view from the arcades of the street called XX Settembre in Genoa – Un aperçu des arcades de la rue XX Settembre à Gênes – Un vistazo a los soportales de la calle XX Settembre de Génova – Um vislumbre das arcadas da rua XX Settembre em Génova – Ein Blick auf die Arkaden der Straße XX Settembre in Genua – Một cái nhìn thoáng qua về những mái vòm của con phố mang tên XX Settembre ở Genoa
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L’archivolto su piazza Mazzini da via dei Remolari

L'archivolto su piazza Mazzini da via dei Remolari

L’archivolto sulla piazza dedicata a Mazzini da via dei Remolari a Chiavari.
Una delle vie che ho “scoperto”, fotograficamente parlando, a Chiavari negli ultimi anni è via dei Remolari ed il bell’archivolto di Palazzo Torriglia che separa la via da piazza Mazzini.

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L'archivolto su piazza Mazzini da via dei Remolari

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Dove si trova l’archivolto:

Al piano terra c’era l’albergo della posta dove hanno dormito anche Garibaldi e Manzoni. In questo palazzo c’erano opere d’arte di Genova, di Napoli e Venezia.
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The archivolt on the square dedicated to Mazzini from via dei Remolari in Chiavari – L’archivolte de la place dédiée à Mazzini de via dei Remolari à Chiavari – La arquivolta de la plaza dedicada a Mazzini desde via dei Remolari en Chiavari – A arquivolta na praça dedicada a Mazzini da via dei Remolari em Chiavari – Die Archivolte auf dem Mazzini gewidmeten Platz in der Via dei Remolari in Chiavari – Kho lưu trữ trên quảng trường dành riêng cho Mazzini từ via dei Remolari ở Chiavari – 基亚瓦里 (Chiavari) 雷莫拉里 (via dei Remolari) 广场上献给马志尼 (Mazzini) 的拱门 – キアーヴァリのレモラーリ通りからマッツィーニに捧げられた広場のアーキボルト
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The two-tone arcades of Twenty September street

La bicromia dei portici di via Venti Settembre a Genova

The two-tone arcades of Via Venti Settembre in Genoa.
The two-tone arcades of Via Venti Settembre in Genoa are one of the most distinctive and fascinating architectural elements of the city. Via Venti Settembre is one of the main arteries of the center of Genoa and its arcades are known for their elegant two-tone decorations, a typical decorative style that uses two contrasting colors to create suggestive visual effects.

Typically, the two-tone effect is achieved using white marble and black slate, a local stone very common in Ligurian architecture. This contrast of colors creates a very strong and distinctive visual effect.
The decorative motifs in the porticos often include geometric designs, such as stripes, diamonds, and zigzag patterns. These designs are designed to enhance the contrast between the two colors.
Many of the buildings along Via Venti Settembre date back to the Italian Liberty (Art Nouveau) period, and the two-tone effect is used to emphasize the sinuous lines and floral details typical of this style.
In addition to the aesthetic aspect, the two-tone effect also has a practical function, as dark stones, such as slate, are more resistant to wear and stains, so they are often used in areas subject to pedestrian traffic.
The two-tone effect is not only an aesthetic choice, but also has a cultural and historical significance. It reflects the skill of the Genoese craftsmen and the historical richness of the city. It is an example of how architecture can incorporate artistic elements that tell a story and create a unique identity for a place.

Along Via Venti Settembre, some of the most iconic buildings with two-tone porticos include:
Palazzo della Borsa: an example of Art Nouveau architecture with elaborate decorations.
Chiesa della Consolazione: although not directly part of the porticos, it is a nearby landmark with a façade that incorporates two-tone elements.
Palazzi dei Rolli: some of the historic buildings along the street display this type of decoration, although the Rolli themselves are better known for other architectural features.

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La bicromia dei portici di via Venti Settembre a Genova

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

Where is the street located:

Via XX Settembre is one of the main roads in the centre of Genoa within the Genoese district of San Vincenzo, just under a kilometre long. It runs in an east-west direction and, together with Corso Italia – the promenade that runs along the seafront – is one of the favourite places for strolls by the Genoese. It crosses the two central districts of Portoria (first section, portico, from Piazza De Ferrari to the Monumental Bridge) and San Vincenzo (from the Monumental Bridge to the outlet on Via Cadorna near Piazza della Vittoria.
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The two-tone arcades of Via Venti Settembre in Genoa – Les arcades bicolores de la Via Venti Settembre à Gênes – Las arcadas bicolores de Via Venti Settembre en Génova – As arcadas bicolores da Via Venti Settembre em Gênova – Die zweifarbigen Arkaden der Via Venti Settembre in Genua – Mái vòm hai tông màu của Via Venti Settembre ở Genoa

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Il portico di via Ceccardo Roccatagliata Ceccardi

Il portico di via Ceccardo Roccatagliata Ceccardi a Genova

Il portico di via Ceccardo Roccatagliata Ceccardi a Genova.
Tutte le volte che percorro la splendida via XX Settembre a Genova cammino sempre con il naso all’insù per godermi le splendide architetture che la abbelliscono.
Oltre ai portici ed ai palazzi eleganti ci sono anche diversi punti in cui le strade laterali sono coperte, all”incrocio, con la continuazione dei portici.
Non so nemmeno come chiamare queste strutture: terrazze, archivolti, portici?
Questa è quella da cui parte via Ceccardo Roccatagliata Ceccardi e che si congiunge a piazza Dante.

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Il portico di via Ceccardo Roccatagliata Ceccardi a Genova

Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 24-50.

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Ceccardo Roccatagliata Ceccardi (Genova, 6 gennaio 1871 – Genova, 3 agosto 1919) è stato un poeta italiano. È stato un precursore della poesia ligure del Novecento che va da Camillo Sbarbaro a Eugenio Montale, ma nella sua formazione s’incrociano anche residui carducciani e inquietudini decadenti che rinviano a Pascoli, a D’Annunzio e ai simbolisti francesi. Nelle sue composizioni migliori s’avverte un teso lirismo che si placa a tratti in eleganti movenze elegiache o in dense evocazioni del paesaggio ligure.
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The portico at the beginning of the street dedicated to Ceccardo Roccatagliata Ceccardi in Genoa – Le portique au début de la rue dédiée à Ceccardo Roccatagliata Ceccardi à Gênes – El pórtico al comienzo de la calle dedicada a Ceccardo Roccatagliata Ceccardi en Génova – O pórtico no início da rua dedicada a Ceccardo Roccatagliata Ceccardi em Gênova – Der Portikus am Anfang der Straße, die Ceccardo Roccatagliata Ceccardi in Genua gewidmet ist – Mái cổng ở đầu đường dành riêng cho Ceccardo Roccatagliata Ceccardi ở Genoa
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I portici di via Dante Alighieri a Lavagna

I portici di via Dante Alighieri a Lavagna

I portici dal pavimento in ardesia della via dedicata a Dante Alighieri a Lavagna.
Questa parte della cittadina lavagnese mi piace molto: via Dante Alighieri e’ quella strada che taglia tutto il centro passando di fronte alla Basilica di Santo Stefano.
Ha la particolarità di avere il pavimento dei portici in ardesia nera ed, in questa punto preciso (all’incorcio con via Alessandro Manzoni) , ci sono diverse osterie e locande che animano la via.

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I portici di via Dante Alighieri a Lavagna

Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 24-50.

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The slate-floored porticoes of the street dedicated to Dante Alighieri in Lavagna – Les portiques en ardoise de la rue dédiée à Dante Alighieri à Lavagna – Los pórticos con suelo de pizarra de la calle dedicada a Dante Alighieri en Lavagna – Os pórticos com piso de ardósia da rua dedicada a Dante Alighieri em Lavagna – Die mit Schiefer ausgelegten Säulengänge der Dante Alighieri gewidmeten Straße in Lavagna – Những mái cổng lát đá phiến của con phố dành riêng cho Dante Alighieri ở Lavagna