The splendid alleyway of Sestri Levante

Lo splendido caruggio di Sestri Levante

The splendid caruggio of Sestri Levante.
In the heart of Sestri Levante, one of the most fascinating villages in Liguria, there is the characteristic caruggio, a narrow pedestrian street that enchants visitors and residents with its timeless charm.
Walking through the caruggio of Sestri Levante is like taking a step back in time. The colorful houses, with their decorated facades and shops on the ground floor, tell stories of a past rich in tradition and culture. This narrow and picturesque alley is a perfect example of Ligurian architecture, where every corner hides a surprise.
The caruggio is not just a place of passage, but a true center of social life. Here you can find artisan workshops, welcoming cafes and typical restaurants where you can taste the delights of Ligurian cuisine. Throughout the year, the caruggio comes alive with events and demonstrations that celebrate local culture, making it a meeting point for the community.
Any visit to Sestri Levante cannot be considered complete without a walk in its caruggio. This corner of paradise offers unique photographic views and an atmosphere that invites you to slow down and enjoy the moment. Whether it is summer or winter, the caruggio of Sestri Levante maintains its charm intact, giving those who walk along it an unforgettable experience.

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Lo splendido caruggio di Sestri Levante

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Here's the spot, more or less, where I took the shot:

The splendid alleyway of Sestri Levante – La splendide ruelle de Sestri Levante – El espléndido callejón de Sestri Levante – O esplêndido beco de Sestri Levante – Die prächtige Gasse von Sestri Levante – Con hẻm lộng lẫy của Sestri Levante

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Maria Teresa Nursery School Street in Sestri Levante

Via Asilo Maria Teresa a Sestri Levante

Via Asilo Maria Teresa in Sestri Levante.
Sie wird zu einer der Straßen meiner Stadt, die ich in letzter Zeit am häufigsten fotografiert habe, die Straße, die vom Corso Colombo bis zur Strandpromenade führt.

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Via Asilo Maria Teresa a Sestri Levante

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Maria Teresa Nursery School Street in Sestri Levante – Via Asilo Maria Teresa à Sestri Levante – Via Asilo Maria Teresa en Sestri Levante – Via Asilo Maria Teresa em Sestri Levante – Via Asilo Maria Teresa in Sestri Levante – Qua Asilo Maria Teresa ở Sestri Levante

The street called Chiusa in the centre of Sestri Levante

La via della Chiusa nel centro di Sestri Levante

Via della Chiusa in the center of Sestri Levante.
I walk along it almost every time I go to the center, Via della Chiusa.
In this photo, intentionally “squashed” you can see all the colored houses of the pedestrian part of the street, the part that joins with the caruggio.

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La via della Chiusa nel centro di Sestri Levante

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The street of Chiusa in the center of Sestri Levante – Via della Chiusa au centre de Sestri Levante – Via della Chiusa en el centro de Sestri Levante – Via della Chiusa no centro de Sestri Levante – Via della Chiusa im Zentrum von Sestri Levante – Via della Chiusa ở trung tâm Sestri Levante

The house where Giovanni Descalzo was born in Sestri Levante

La casa in cui nacque Giovanni Descalzo a Sestri Levante

The house where Giovanni Descalzo was born in Sestri Levante.
In Corso Colombo, one of the central streets of Sestri, there is the house where the poet Giovanni Descalzo was born.
On the facade of the building a plaque reads:

In questa casa
nacque
GIOVANNI DESCALZO
popolano di eletta nobiltà
tempra costante al dolore
poeta nelle opere e nella vita
per virtù d’anima e d’ingenio
salito alle armonie dell’arte
e della fraternità umana
1902 – 1951

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La casa in cui nacque Giovanni Descalzo a Sestri Levante

La casa in cui nacque Giovanni Descalzo a Sestri Levante

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Sailor, fisherman, farmer, worker at the Fabbrica Italiana Tubi and finally municipal employee, he is the author of novels (Esclusi, 1937 and Tutti i giorni, 1950), lyrical prose (Interpretazioni, 1933) and, for newspapers and magazines, hundreds of stories (many of them for children), articles and travel reports sometimes collected in volumes (Sotto copertina, 1933; La terra dei fossili vivere, 1938; Scogliere, 1940; Santuari, vallate e calanche della Liguria orientale, 1941; Le cinque terre, 1943 and Ai quattro venti, 1943). From 1930 until the last days of his life he kept a diary of which the initial part relating to the years 1930 and 1932 has been published, at the initiative of the Municipality of his city.
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The house where Giovanni Descalzo was born in Sestri Levante – La maison natale de Giovanni Descalzo à Sestri Levante – La casa donde nació Giovanni Descalzo en Sestri Levante – A casa onde nasceu Giovanni Descalzo em Sestri Levante – Das Geburtshaus von Giovanni Descalzo in Sestri Levante – Ngôi nhà nơi Giovanni Descalzo sinh ra ở Sestri Levante

A door with a particular frieze in Sestri

Un portone con un fregio particolare a Sestri Levante

A door with a particular frieze in Sestri Levante.
Some time ago, walking along Viale Mazzini in my Sestri, I noticed this very particular door for its beauty.
In the frieze there is also a series of marine animals even if they are a little difficult to recognize.

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Un portone con un fregio particolare a Sestri Levante

Un portone con un fregio particolare a Sestri Levante

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Where is this gate located:

A door with a particular frieze in Sestri Levante – Une porte avec une frise particulière à Sestri Levante – Una puerta con un friso particular en Sestri Levante – Uma porta com friso particular em Sestri Levante – Eine Tür mit einem besonderen Fries in Sestri Levante – Một cánh cửa có đường diềm đặc biệt ở Sestri Levante

The Bay of Silence in Sestri Levante on March 14, 2024

La Baia del Silenzio a Sestri Levante il 14 marzo 2024

The Bay of Silence in Sestri Levante on March 14, 2024.
The bay of my town is the protagonist of the majority of the photos on this blog, almost certainly!
This photo, taken almost exactly a year ago, fully represents its winter charm: almost deserted and very relaxing.

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La Baia del Silenzio a Sestri Levante il 14 marzo 2024

La Baia del Silenzio a Sestri Levante il 14 marzo 2024

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Where is the bay located:

The Bay of Silence in Sestri Levante on March 14, 2024 – La Baie du Silence à Sestri Levante le 14 mars 2024 – La Bahía del Silencio en Sestri Levante el 14 de marzo de 2024 – A Baía do Silêncio em Sestri Levante a 14 de março de 2024 – Die Bucht der Stille in Sestri Levante am 14. März 2024 – Vịnh Im lặng ở Sestri Levante vào ngày 14 tháng 3 năm 2024

The velelle in the Bay of Silence in March 2024

le velelle in Baia del Silenzio nel marzo 2024

The velelle in the Bay of Silence in March 2024.
Last year, right around this time, an event occurred that unfortunately does not happen so rarely: hundreds, indeed thousands, of these small animals washed up on the beach of Sestri Levante.

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Velella velella, also known as St. Peter's or St. John's boat, is a colony of hydrozoans of the Porpitidae family. It is often found in all oceans, on the shores or at most 1-2 cm deep in the water, with a preference for warm or temperate waters. Like other cnidarians (coelenterates), Velella velella is a carnivorous animal. It captures its prey, usually plankton, using its tentacles that contain toxins. These toxins, while effective against the prey, are harmless to humans, as they cannot penetrate the skin and do not cause any reaction to human skin. However, it is preferable to avoid touching your eyes after picking up a Velella.
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The velelle also called barchette di San Pietro in Baia del Silenzio in March 2024 – La velelle aussi appelée bateaux de San Pietro à Baia del Silenzio en mars 2024 – Las velelle también llamaron barcos de San Pietro en Baia del Silenzio en marzo de 2024 – O velelle também convocou barcos de San Pietro na Baia del Silenzio em março de 2024 – Die Velelle rief im März 2024 auch Boote von San Pietro in Baia del Silenzio an – Velelle còn gọi là thuyền San Pietro ở Baia del Silenzio vào tháng 3 năm 2024

The Bay of Silence one February morning

La Baia del Silenzio una mattina di febbraio

The Bay of Silence one February morning.
Last year, as soon as I landed, I enjoyed the Bay of Silence in all the tranquility that a February morning can offer.

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The Bay of Silence one February morning – La Baie du Silence un matin de février – La Bahía del Silencio una mañana de febrero – A Baía do Silêncio numa manhã de fevereiro – Die Bucht der Stille an einem Morgen im Februar – Vịnh Im Lặng một buổi sáng tháng Hai

The tower overlooking the Bay of Silence in Sestri

La torre che domina la Baia del Silenzio a Sestri Levante

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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La torre che domina la Baia del Silenzio a Sestri Levante

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Where exactly is it located:

The tower overlooking the Bay of Silence in Sestri Levante – La tour surplombant la Baie du Silence à Sestri Levante – La torre que domina la Bahía del Silencio en Sestri Levante – A torre com vista para a Baía do Silêncio em Sestri Levante – Der Turm mit Blick auf die Bucht der Stille in Sestri Levante – Tòa tháp nhìn ra Vịnh Im lặng ở Sestri Levante

The Sestri Peninsula seen from Ciappa du Lu

La Penisola di Sestri vista dalla Ciappa du Lu

The houses on the Sestri Peninsula seen from Ciappa du Lu.
Some time ago now, I went to the famous rock called Ciappa du Lu (reachable from the path that starts from Sestri to go to Punta Manara).
From there, with my telephoto lens, I took several photos of the Sestri Peninsula from an unusual (for me) perspective.

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La Penisola di Sestri vista dalla Ciappa du Lu

La Penisola di Sestri vista dalla Ciappa du Lu

Photo taken with Canon EOS M100 and lens Tamron 16-300.

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The houses on the Sestri peninsula seen from Ciappa du Lu – Les maisons de la péninsule de Sestri vues de Ciappa du Lu – Las casas de la península de Sestri vistas desde Ciappa du Lu – As casas da península de Sestri vistas de Ciappa du Lu – Die Häuser auf der Halbinsel Sestri vom Ciappa du Lu aus gesehen – Những ngôi nhà trên bán đảo Sestri nhìn từ Ciappa du Lu