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Mazzini Square in Chiavari among arcades and palaces.
Walking through the center of Chiavari, I stopped to observe one of the city’s most recognizable places: Mazzini Square, also known as the “Cabbage Square” because of its long tradition as the location of the morning fruit and vegetable market. This photograph comes from my attention to the details of this place, from the elegant arcades to the historic buildings that define the character of the square.
I wanted to capture this view with my camera because, beyond the statue dedicated to Giuseppe Mazzini, it was mainly the architecture that caught my attention. The arcades surrounding the square create a pleasant visual rhythm and tell the story of a traditional way of experiencing urban spaces in Liguria, where walking, commerce and everyday life have been connected for centuries.
Mazzini Square is located in the historic center of Chiavari, in the Metropolitan City of Genoa, Liguria, Italy, and it is one of the places worth seeing when visiting Chiavari. Today it remains an important meeting point for the local community, thanks to its historic buildings, shops and the atmosphere created by its streets and arcades.
In the center of the square stands the monument dedicated to Giuseppe Mazzini, placed there in 1888 and created by sculptor Augusto Rivalta. The statue celebrates one of the most important figures of the Italian Risorgimento and gives the square its current name.
A small curiosity about the place is its nickname “Cabbage Square”. It comes from the historic vegetable market that took place here for many years, creating a strong connection between the square and the daily life of local residents.
Chiavari also has a special connection with nineteenth-century Italian history. The city is often remembered for its links with important figures of the Risorgimento, including Giuseppe Garibaldi, Giuseppe Mazzini and Nino Bixio, through the origins of their families.
What I like about this photograph is the balance between historical memory and everyday life. This is not only a square to admire, but a living space where traces of the past remain visible while the city continues to move forward.
This image naturally connects with other photographs I have shared about Chiavari and the Tigullio area, where I often try to show not only famous places but also the corners that are part of everyday life.

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Photo taken with a Canon EOS M100 camera and Canon EF-S 10-18 lens.

The architectural layout remained unchanged until the late 16th century; from that time onwards, new aristocratic palaces were built within the walls in the contemporary Renaissance style. The adoption of this new architectural style was most evident along the main streets—Via Ravaschieri and Via Stefano Rivarola—where palaces were erected or remodeled to closely resemble buildings found in Genoa. Starting in 1648 (or possibly 1646), it held the title of “City,” granted by the Republic of Genoa.
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