A glimpse into an alley in the village of Assisi in Umbria. Assisi, located in Umbria, is famous for its charming alleys that offer picturesque and suggestive views. Walking through the village, you can admire the stone houses, the flowered balconies and the cobbled streets that seem to transport you back in time.
One of the most fascinating alleys is the one that leads to the Basilica of San Francesco, where every corner tells a story and every glimpse offers a breathtaking view of the Umbrian countryside. The combination of medieval architecture and natural landscapes makes Assisi a unique and unforgettable place.
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A glimpse into an alley in the village of Assisi in Umbria – Un aperçu d’une ruelle dans le village d’Assise en Ombrie – Un vistazo a un callejón en el pueblo de Asís en Umbría – Um vislumbre de um beco na aldeia de Assis, na Úmbria – Ein Blick auf eine Gasse im Dorf Assisi in Umbrien – Nhìn thoáng qua một con hẻm ở làng Assisi ở Umbria
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The sbatacchio arches between the houses in the village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre. Walking through the Ligurian villages you often see these architectural structures that connect the houses in the alleys. These arches, called sbatacchio arches, are elements built to increase the stability of the buildings especially when the distance between the walls is small (and in Liguria it is almost a constant).
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The slamming arches between the houses in the village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre – Les arches cliquetantes entre les maisons du village de Vernazza dans les Cinque Terre – Los arcos ruidosos entre las casas en el pueblo de Vernazza en Cinque Terre – Os arcos ruidosos entre as casas da aldeia de Vernazza, em Cinque Terre – Die klappernden Bögen zwischen den Häusern im Dorf Vernazza in den Cinque Terre – Những mái vòm lạch cạch giữa những ngôi nhà ở làng Vernazza ở Cinque Terre
A glimpse of the seaside village of Boccadasse in Genoa. Boccadasse is a charming seaside village located in Genoa, known for its pastel-colored houses and its quiet and romantic atmosphere. This small neighborhood, which seems to have come out of a postcard, is characterized by narrow streets, stairways and a small pebble beach where fishermen spread their nets in the sun.
What to see and do in Boccadasse: The church of Sant’Antonio da Padova: built by fishermen in the 17th century, this church is a place of worship much loved by the inhabitants of the village. Inside, you can admire marble floors of different colors and numerous ex votos that tell stories of rescues at sea. The small beach of Boccadasse: a small pebble beach where you can relax and enjoy the view of the fishermen's boats and the colorful houses overlooking the sea. The Türcke Castle: located in Capo Santa Chiara, this medieval-style castle, designed by the architect Gino Coppedè in 1903, offers a spectacular view of the Golfo Paradiso and Portofino. Ice cream parlors and restaurants: Boccadasse is also famous for its artisanal ice cream parlors and seafood restaurants. It is the ideal place to enjoy an ice cream or a plate of fresh fish while admiring the view. The Corso Italia promenade: a long promenade that connects Boccadasse to the center of Genoa, perfect for a relaxing stroll overlooking the sea.
The name “Boccadasse” comes from the shape of the inlet on which it stands, which resembles a “donkey’s mouth”. The village is also known as the “village of lovers” for its romantic atmosphere and breathtaking views.
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Boccadasse (Boca d’azë or Bocadâze in Genoese) is an ancient seaside village in the city of Genoa, which is part of the Albaro district. In the current administrative division of the municipality of Genoa it is therefore included in the Municipio VIII – Medio Levante, which in addition to Albaro also includes the Foce and San Martino districts. Continue on Wikipedia
A glimpse of the seaside village of Boccadasse in Genoa – Un aperçu du village balnéaire de Boccadasse à Gênes – Un vistazo al pueblo costero de Boccadasse en Génova – Um vislumbre da aldeia costeira de Boccadasse, em Génova – Ein Blick auf das Küstendorf Boccadasse in Genua – Một cái nhìn thoáng qua về ngôi làng ven biển Boccadasse ở Genoa
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A glimpse of the village of Spello in Umbria. Spello is a charming village located in the province of Perugia, in the heart of Umbria. Known for its picturesque streets and stone houses, Spello is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and boasts the prestigious Orange Flag tourism-environmental quality mark. The origins of Spello date back to Roman times, when it was known as Hispellum. The village still preserves numerous testimonies of its past, including the ancient Roman walls and monumental gates such as Porta Consolare and Porta Venere. Walking through its streets, you can admire historic buildings and fascinating churches, such as the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, which houses frescoes by Pinturicchio. One of the most famous events in Spello is the Infiorata del Corpus Domini, which takes place every year between May and June. During this event, the streets of the village are transformed into carpets of colorful flowers, creating a magical atmosphere and attracting visitors from all over the world. Spello is surrounded by lush nature, with centuries-old olive groves that produce high-quality olive oil. The position of the village, perched on a hill, offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Umbrian Valley, making it an ideal place for walks and excursions. Spello's culture is deeply rooted in its traditions and cuisine. Local restaurants offer typical Umbrian dishes, prepared with fresh and genuine ingredients. There is no shortage of artisan shops where you can buy local products and unique souvenirs.
Spello is an unmissable destination for those who wish to discover the authenticity and beauty of Umbria, immersing themselves in a timeless atmosphere.
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Spello (Hispellum in Latin) is an Italian municipality in the province of Perugia in Umbria. It is part of the circuit of the most beautiful villages in Italy and boasts the Orange Flag tourist-environmental quality brand, awarded by the Italian Touring Club. Spello was founded by the Umbrians and then named Hispellum in Roman times; it was then registered with the Lemonia tribe. Later declared "Colonia Giulia" by Caesar and "Splendidissima Colonia Julia" by Augustus, because it supported him in the war of Perugia; after the victory of Augustus, he himself ceded to Hispellum a good part of the territories governed by Perusia and the dominion of the city of Spello extended to the sources of the Clitunno, which were previously under the possession of Mevania. Later it was called "Flavia Costante" by Constantine. Ancient Spello was considered one of the most important cities in Roman Umbria. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
A glimpse of the village of Spello in Umbria – Un aperçu du village de Spello en Ombrie – Un vistazo al pueblo de Spello en Umbría – Um vislumbre da aldeia de Spello na Úmbria – Ein Blick auf das Dorf Spello in Umbrien – Một cái nhìn thoáng qua về ngôi làng Spello ở Umbria
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A glimpse into the historic center of Lavagna. If I'm not mistaken, this alley, decidedly off the tourist trail of Lavagna and therefore more characteristic, is located just behind the caruggio. To tell the truth, I was unable to find the name of the street afterwards.
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A glimpse into the historic center of Lavagna – Un aperçu du centre historique de Lavagna – Un vistazo al centro histórico de Lavagna – Um vislumbre do centro histórico de Lavagna – Ein Blick in das historische Zentrum von Lavagna – Một cái nhìn thoáng qua về trung tâm lịch sử của Lavagna
Strolling through the splendid alleyway of Sestri Levante. In winter, the period in which I took this photo, it is not that difficult to walk through the Sestrese alleyway and meet practically no one. It is probably the best period to enjoy the centre of my town calmly and take some beautiful photos like this one.
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Strolling through the splendid alleyway of Sestri Levante – Se promener dans la splendide ruelle de Sestri Levante – Caminando por el espléndido callejón de Sestri Levante – Caminhando no esplêndido beco de Sestri Levante – Ein Spaziergang durch die herrliche Gasse von Sestri Levante – Dạo bước trong con hẻm lộng lẫy của Sestri Levante
A glimpse of Montefalco, the medieval village in the province of Perugia, Umbria. Walking through the small village of Montefalco you will be amazed by the views that you can admire. Being on the top of a hill all the streets, let's say the alleys, climb up to flow into the central town square.
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Montefalco is an Italian municipality in the province of Perugia in Umbria. It is the reference point of the wine region where Sagrantino di Montefalco and Montefalco Rosso are produced. The toponym Montefalco is due, according to tradition, to Frederick II of Swabia. The emperor, visiting the places in the 13th century, having noted the large number of falcons, decided to change the name of the place from Coccorone (Cors Coronae) to the current one. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
A glimpse of Montefalco, the medieval village in the province of Perugia, Umbria – Un aperçu de Montefalco, le village médiéval de la province de Pérouse, en Ombrie – Un vistazo a Montefalco, el pueblo medieval de la provincia de Perugia, Umbría – Um vislumbre de Montefalco, a vila medieval da província de Perugia, Umbria – Ein Blick auf Montefalco, das mittelalterliche Dorf in der Provinz Perugia, Umbrien – Một cái nhìn thoáng qua về Montefalco, ngôi làng thời trung cổ ở tỉnh Perugia, Umbria
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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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. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
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
La cattedrale di Cadice vista da un vicolo del centro storico della città. Avvicinandosi alla maestosa cattedrale di Cadice da uno dei vicoli del centro storico della bella città spagnola. Ci si perde nel dedalo di viuzze ma poi spunta la cattedrale e si ritrova la via.
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La cattedrale nuova di Cadice o cattedrale di Santa Croce sul Mare (in spagnolo: Catedral Nueva de Cádiz o Catedral de Santa Cruz sobre el Mar o Catedral de Santa Cruz sobre las Aguas) si trova a Cadice, in Spagna, ed è la cattedrale della diocesi di Cadice e Ceuta. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The cathedral of Cadiz seen from an alley in the historic center of the city – La cathédrale de Cadix vue depuis une ruelle du centre historique de la ville – La catedral de Cádiz vista desde un callejón en el centro histórico de la ciudad – A catedral de Cádiz vista de um beco do centro histórico da cidade – Die Kathedrale von Cadiz von einer Gasse im historischen Zentrum der Stadt aus gesehen – Nhà thờ Cadiz nhìn từ một con hẻm ở trung tâm lịch sử của thành phố – 从城市历史中心的一条小巷看到加的斯大教堂 – 街の歴史的中心部の路地から見たカディスの大聖堂
Un vicolo del borgo di Montefalco in Umbria. Montefalco è un incantevole borgo situato nella regione dell’Umbria, in Italia. Questo piccolo comune si trova su una collina, offrendo panorami mozzafiato sulla campagna umbra circostante. Conosciuto come la “Ringhiera dell’Umbria” per la sua posizione panoramica, Montefalco è rinomato per la sua storia, cultura e produzione vinicola. Montefalco ha origini antiche, con tracce di insediamenti che risalgono all’epoca romana. Durante il Medioevo, la città divenne un importante centro religioso e culturale. Le mura medievali e le porte storiche, come la Porta di Sant’Agostino, testimoniano il passato glorioso della città. Uno dei principali punti di interesse è la Chiesa di San Francesco, che oggi ospita il Museo Civico. Qui si possono ammirare affreschi di grande valore artistico, tra cui opere del famoso pittore rinascimentale Benozzo Gozzoli.
Montefalco è celebre per i suoi vini, in particolare il Sagrantino di Montefalco, un vino rosso robusto e tannico ottenuto dall’omonimo vitigno autoctono. Il Sagrantino di Montefalco è apprezzato a livello internazionale e rappresenta una delle eccellenze vinicole italiane. Oltre al Sagrantino, Montefalco produce anche ottimi vini bianchi, come il Trebbiano Spoletino. La gastronomia locale è altrettanto rinomata, con piatti tradizionali che includono salumi, formaggi, tartufi e olio d’oliva di alta qualità. I ristoranti e le trattorie di Montefalco offrono un’esperienza culinaria autentica, dove è possibile degustare le specialità umbre abbinate ai vini locali.
Montefalco ospita numerosi eventi e manifestazioni durante l’anno, che attirano visitatori da ogni parte del mondo. Uno degli eventi più importanti è la “Settimana Enologica”, che si tiene a settembre e celebra la vendemmia con degustazioni di vini, visite alle cantine e spettacoli folcloristici. La “Fuga del Bove” è un’altra tradizione secolare, una sorta di palio che si svolge in agosto e vede la partecipazione dei quattro quartieri della città in una serie di competizioni storiche e sportive.
La Piazza del Comune, il cuore pulsante della città, è un luogo incantevole dove passeggiare e ammirare gli edifici storici, mentre le viuzze strette e i vicoli pittoreschi invitano a esplorare ogni angolo del borgo. Montefalco è una destinazione che incanta per la sua autenticità, la ricchezza del suo patrimonio e la calda accoglienza dei suoi abitanti. Un luogo ideale per chi desidera immergersi nella bellezza e nella cultura dell’Umbria.
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Montefalco is an Italian municipality in the province of Perugia in Umbria. It is the reference point of the wine region where Sagrantino di Montefalco and Montefalco Rosso are produced. The toponym Montefalco is due, according to tradition, to Frederick II of Swabia. The emperor, visiting the places in the 13th century, having noted the large number of falcons, decided to change the name of the place from Coccorone (Cors Coronae) to the current one. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
An alley in the village of Montefalco in Umbria – Une ruelle dans le village de Montefalco en Ombrie – Un callejón en el pueblo de Montefalco en Umbría – Um beco na aldeia de Montefalco, na Úmbria – Eine Gasse im Dorf Montefalco in Umbrien – Một con hẻm ở làng Montefalco ở Umbria
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