The columns of the alley of Chiavari are all different. One of the characteristics of the splendid alley of Chiavari (toponymically called via Martiri della Liberazione) is that the columns of the porticoes are all different from each other. Even in this image, in which you can see different columns, if you notice even similar columns have something that could be a different capital or base.
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The very different columns of the Chiavari alley – Les différentes colonnes de l’allée de Chiavari – Las diferentes columnas del callejón de Chiavari. – As diferentes colunas do beco de Chiavari – Die verschiedenen Säulen der Gasse von Chiavari – Tất cả các cột khác nhau của con hẻm Chiavari
A glimpse of an alley in Lavagna. If I'm not mistaken, these are the porticos of Via Dante Alighieri, the street that passes in front of the Basilica of Santo Stefano, very characteristic because the floor is made of slate.
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A glimpse of an alley in Lavagna – L’aperçu d’une ruelle à Lavagna – El vistazo de un callejón en Lavagna – O vislumbre de um beco em Lavagna – Der Blick auf eine Gasse in Lavagna – Toàn cảnh một con hẻm ở 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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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
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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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. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
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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The arcades with slate floors in the street dedicated to Dante Alighieri in Lavagna. I really like this part of the town of Lavagna: via Dante Alighieri is the street that cuts through the entire center, passing in front of the Basilica of Santo Stefano. It has the particularity of having the arcades floor in black slate and, in this precise point (at the intersection with via Alessandro Manzoni), there are several taverns and inns that enliven the street.
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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
Some arcades in via Giuseppe Raggio in Chiavari. It is certainly not the most famous alley in Chiavari but here too there are some splendid arcades. This is also a street parallel to the Caruggio Dritto on the mountain side.
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Giuseppe Raggio (Chiavari, May 24, 1823 – Rome, October 21, 1916) was an Italian painter. Born in Chiavari, to Nicolò and Maria Sanguineti, he studied at the Nautical Institute and obtained the patent of Captain of long course. He soon abandoned his career as a naval officer and exhibited his first pictorial works in Genoa. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
Some arcades in via Giuseppe Raggio in Chiavari – Quelques arcades de la via Giuseppe Raggio à Chiavari – Algunas arcadas en via Giuseppe Raggio en Chiavari – Algumas arcadas na via Giuseppe Raggio em Chiavari – Einige Arkaden in der Via Giuseppe Raggio in Chiavari – Một số mái vòm qua Giuseppe Raggio ở Chiavari – 基亚瓦里朱塞佩·拉吉奥 (via Giuseppe Raggio) 的一些拱廊 – キアーヴァリのジュゼッペ・ラッジョ通りにあるいくつかのアーケード
A glimpse under the arcades of the historic center of Chiavari. I always enjoy photographing the arcades of Chiavari and, every time I go, I always look for a new corner to take some photos.
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The architectural layout remained unchanged until the late sixteenth century; from that time onwards new noble palaces were built within the walls in the contemporary Renaissance style. The choice of the new architectural style was especially evident in the main streets Ravaschieri and Stefano Rivarola where palaces very similar to other buildings in Genoa were erected or revised. From 1648, or perhaps from 1646, it received the title of City from the Republic of Genoa. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
A glimpse under the arcades of the historic center of Chiavari – Un aperçu sous les arcades du centre historique de Chiavari – Un vistazo bajo las arcadas del centro histórico de Chiavari – Um vislumbre sob as arcadas do centro histórico de Chiavari – Ein Blick unter die Arkaden des historischen Zentrums von Chiavari – Một cái nhìn thoáng qua dưới những mái vòm của trung tâm lịch sử Chiavari – 在基亚瓦里历史中心的拱廊下一瞥 – キアヴァリの歴史的中心部のアーケードの下を垣間見る
An alley with a slate floor in the village of Lavagna. Even in the beautiful town of Lavagna there are several porticos that surround the historic center. In particular this one, in via Dante Alighieri, I particularly like because even the slate floor (the stone that was exported everywhere from the hinterland of Lavagna) is exceptionally shiny!
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An alley with a slate floor in the hamlet of Lavagna – Une ruelle au sol en ardoise au hameau de Lavagna – Un callejón con suelo de pizarra en la aldea de Lavagna – Um beco com piso de ardósia na aldeia de Lavagna – Eine Gasse mit Schieferboden im Weiler Lavagna – Một con hẻm có sàn lát đá phiến ở làng Lavagna – Lavagna 小村庄的一条石板地板小巷 – ラヴァーニャの集落にあるスレート床の路地
A votive shrine above a slate portal in Lavagna. A tradition in my area (but I think it is common to all seaside places) is to place a small shrine with a Madonna or a saint on the facades or entrances of houses. Both to protect the house and those who live there. This shrine and the door below are in the alley of Lavagna and the peculiarity (which in the area is not even that much) is the beautiful frame of black slate (also called blackboard) the famous stone quarried in the hinterland of the town. There is also a beautiful path, the one that women used to take to carry the slabs of this stone towards the sea, passable and starting from the Basilica dei Fieschi in Cogorno (here the post).
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Un sanctuaire votif au-dessus d’un portail en ardoise à Lavagna – Un sanctuaire votif au-dessus d’un portail en ardoise à Lavagna – Un santuario votivo sobre un portal de pizarra en Lavagna – Um santuário votivo acima de um portal de ardósia em Lavagna – Ein Votivschrein über einem Schieferportal in Lavagna – Một điện thờ vàng mã trên một cổng đá phiến ở Lavagna – 拉瓦尼亚石板门上方的供奉圣地 – ラヴァーニャのスレート ポータルの上にある奉納品
The beautiful Torre del Borgo in the center of Lavagna in Liguria. I have been to Lavagna dozens of times but only recently did I discover that in its center there is a garden (a little hidden) that houses this beautiful tower. The tower, which for years was the tallest building in the town, was renovated a few years ago and is now in splendid condition.
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According to some sources, its construction, perhaps by the noble Fieschi family, dates back to the 16th century as a watchtower or defense tower. After several centuries in service for the village, where it was even used as a residence with a noble chapel, it is now home to the “Galleria artistica dell’ardesia” and the “Collezione Alloiso”. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The beautiful tower of the Borgo in the center of Lavagna in Liguria – La belle tour du Borgo au centre de Lavagna en Ligurie – La hermosa torre del Borgo en el centro de Lavagna en Liguria – A bela Torre del Borgo no centro de Lavagna na Ligúria – Der schöne Turm des Borgo im Zentrum von Lavagna in Ligurien – Tòa tháp tuyệt đẹp của Borgo ở trung tâm Lavagna ở Liguria – 位于利古里亚拉瓦尼亚中心的美丽的 Torre del Borgo – リグリアのラヴァーニャの中心にある美しいトッレデルボルゴ
