The Marina di Ponente alley in Sestri Levante.
This alley is probably better known if you photograph it from the other entrance but I also like it from this side, the seafront side.
The red house at the end with the three green shutters and the beautiful green door.
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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 28.
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The path that leads to the sea in Baia del Silenzio.
Walking along via Portobello until you reach the entrance to the Ex Convento dell’Annuzniata you can continue along this narrow path until you reach one of the points with the most beautiful view of the Baia del Silenzio.
That point, which as a boy I heard called “La Canala” has a wall completely covered with vandalistic graffiti that, however, over time have become truly characteristic.
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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Tamron 16-300.
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Piazza della Repubblica in Sestri Levante.
From Piazza della Repubblica my lens today pointed towards Via Eraldo Fico (the road that goes towards the train station).
A slightly more modern part of the city centre.
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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 24-50.
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The building in Corso Colombo with the fishmonger's shop.
As long as I can remember, in this building at the end of Corso Colombo, in Sestri Levante, there has been the Ai Pesci Vivi fishmonger's shop with its artistic exterior decoration.
On the left there is the fruit and vegetable shop and on the right, once, there was the butcher.
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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon EF-S 10-18.
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The seaside part of the caruggio of Sestri Levante.
Via XXV Aprile, the caruggio for everyone, is the pedestrian street that crosses the entire center of Sestri Levante up to the two bays: the Baia del Silenzio and the Baia delle Favole.
This is the final part of the street; to the left you go towards silence, to the right towards fairy tales. You decide!
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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon EF-S 10-18.
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The bird of paradise flower photographed in Corso Colombo in Sestri.
Last year, walking along Corso Colombo in my Sestri Levante, I spotted this beautiful flower in the flowerbeds.
The Bird of Paradise flower, scientifically known as Strelitzia reginae, is an exotic ornamental plant that captures attention for its extraordinary beauty and unique shape that resembles a bird in flight. Native to South Africa, this flower is widely grown in gardens and greenhouses throughout the world, thanks to its resistance and visual impact.
Strelitzia reginae belongs to the Strelitziaceae family and is an evergreen perennial plant. It can reach a height of 1-1.5 meters, with large, leathery, dark green leaves and an oval-lanceolate shape. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stem, creating a visual effect similar to that of bananas, to which Strelitzia is closely related.
The true wonder of Strelitzia reginae lies in its flower. The plant produces a spike-shaped inflorescence, composed of a bluish-green envelope called a “spathe”, which contains five to seven individual flowers. Each flower consists of three bright orange sepals and three deep blue petals. The petals, arranged in such a way as to resemble the crest and beak of an exotic bird, give the plant its common name of Bird of Paradise.
Strelitzia reginae usually blooms in spring and summer, but in favorable climatic conditions it can also bloom several times a year. The flowers last a long time, both on the plant and cut, making them ideal for floral arrangements and decorations.
Strelitzia reginae is a relatively easy plant to grow, as long as some basic conditions are met. It prefers a warm and sunny climate, with temperatures that do not fall below 10-12 ° C. It is a very drought-resistant plant, but for optimal growth it is important to provide regular irrigation during the growing season, while avoiding water stagnation that could cause root rot.
The ideal soil for Strelitzia reginae is well-drained and rich in organic matter. During spring and summer, it is advisable to fertilize the plant every 4-6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer to encourage flowering. The plant can be grown both in the open ground, in gardens in regions with a mild climate, and in pots, so that it can be sheltered in a greenhouse or indoors during the colder months in regions with harsh winters.
The Bird of Paradise flower is often associated with positive symbolic meanings, such as freedom, exotic beauty and joy. Thanks to its unique shape and bright colors, it is highly valued as an ornamental plant in public and private gardens, and as a cut flower for floral decorations.
In the garden, Strelitzia reginae can be used as a focal plant, in groups to create exotic effects, or along the edges of flowerbeds. In pots, it is ideal for decorating terraces, balconies and bright interiors. Cut flowers are highly sought after by florists for their long-lasting beauty and ability to add a touch of exoticism to any floral arrangement.
Scientific name: The plant is named after Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, wife of King George III of the United Kingdom.
Pollination: In its natural habitat, Strelitzia reginae is pollinated by birds of the genus Nectarinia, which land on the flower and, looking for nectar, transfer pollen from one flower to another.
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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 24-50.
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A glimpse of Via Cappuccini in Sestri Levante.
The narrow streets that crowd the part of land that separates the two bays of Sestri Levante (the Bay of Silence and the Bay of Fairy Tales) form the historic center of my town.
This street is the one I walk most often to go and admire the Bay of Silence.
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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon EF-S 10-18.
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The beautiful Baia del Silenzio in Sestri Levante.
These two photos, taken at two different times of the year (April and July), are two iconic views of one of the most beautiful bays in Italy: the Baia del Silenzio.
I live in this town and I am always fascinated by it and, as you can see, I will have hundreds of posts and photos with this subject!
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Photo taken with Honor 20.
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The exit of the station on Via Antica Romana in Sestri Levante.
How many of you commuters leave your car on this side of the train station and take the railway underpass here?
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Cheese focaccia from the Due Forni pizzeria in Sestri Levante.
As I have already written to you other times, although the real cheese focaccia is the one from Recco, you can find excellent ones throughout the province of Genoa di Levante.
This one, for example, is the one from the pizzeria I Due Forni in my Sestri Levante.
As you can imagine from the photos, it was truly excellent!
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It is said that thanks to the availability of oil, cheese and flour, by cooking the cheese-filled pasta on a covered slate stone, the gastronomic product that we know today as “Focaccia di Recco col Formaggio” was “invented”.
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