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The Sailors' Monument in Bergen, Norway

Il monumento ai marinai a Bergen in Norvegia

The Sailors' Monument in Bergen, Norway.
Located in the heart of Bergen, the Sailors' Monument is a tribute to Norway's rich maritime heritage. This impressive monument, designed by sculptor Dyre Vaa and unveiled on 7 June 1950, celebrates the contributions of Norwegian sailors throughout the centuries.
The 7-metre-high monument has a distinctive cubic shape and is located at the northern end of Torgallmenningen, the city's main square. It is adorned with 12 bronze statues and four relief panels, each representing different eras of Norwegian maritime history.
The statues are grouped in four triads facing the cardinal directions, each representing a different era:
West side: Viking Age adventurers, armed with swords and spears.
North side: Modern era sailors (17th and 18th centuries).
East side: 19th century sailors.
South side: 20th century sailors.
The relief panels add narrative depth, intertwining real maritime dangers with mythical and spiritual elements. Scenes depicted include Viking ships, encounters with Native Americans, and more modern images such as whaling scenes.
The Sailors' Monument not only reflects the importance of seafaring in Norwegian history, but also the central role of Bergen as a port city. It is a symbol of national pride and a tribute to the brave men who sailed the seas, contributing to Norway's development and prosperity.
The monument is easily accessible and is a must-see for anyone visiting Bergen. Its central location makes it ideal for an exploratory walk around the city, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in Norway's maritime history and culture.

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Il monumento ai marinai a Bergen in Norvegia

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The Sailors’ Monument in Bergen, Norway – Le monument des marins à Bergen, Norvège – El monumento a los marineros en Bergen, Noruega – O monumento dos marinheiros em Bergen, Noruega – Das Matrosendenkmal in Bergen, Norwegen – Đài tưởng niệm Thủy thủ ở Bergen, Na Uy

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– https://www.gpsmycity.com/attractions/sailors-monument-30564.html

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The statue of a lion in the port of Bergen

La statua di un leone nel porto di Bergen in Norvegia

The statue of a lion in the port of Bergen in Norway.
Walking in the center of Bergen, more or less in the area of ​​the fish market, you find this beautiful and imposing bronze statue of a lion.

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La statua di un leone nel porto di Bergen in Norvegia

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The statue of a lion in the port of Bergen in Norway – La statue d’un lion dans le port de Bergen en Norvège – La estatua de un león en el puerto de Bergen en Noruega – A estátua de um leão no porto de Bergen, na Noruega – Die Statue eines Löwen im Hafen von Bergen in Norwegen – Tượng sư tử ở cảng Bergen ở Na Uy
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Santa Maria degli Angeli, the Porziuncola, near Assisi

Santa Maria degli Angeli, la Porziuncola

Santa Maria degli Angeli, Porziuncola, near Assisi.
Also known as Porziuncola, it is one of the most sacred churches in Assisi. Located in the hamlet of the same name, this basilica is closely linked to the life of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Porziuncola was built in the 12th century as a small chapel where Saint Francis would retreat to pray. In 1569, by order of Pope Pius V, work began on the construction of the large Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli to protect and guard the Porziuncola and other sacred places linked to Saint Francis. The basilica was completed in 1679.
The basilica was designed by Galeazzo Alessi and Jacopo Barozzi da Vignola. The structure is in Baroque and Mannerist style, with a monumental façade that houses a gilded bronze statue of the Madonna. The interior is characterized by a central nave and two side naves, with side chapels.
Inside the basilica are some of the most sacred places linked to Saint Francis:
– The Porziuncola: The small chapel where Saint Francis retreated to pray and where he received the stigmata.
– The Chapel of the Transit: The place where Saint Francis entered eternal life.
– The Rose Garden: A garden where Saint Francis loved to retreat to meditate.
The basilica hosts numerous celebrations and special events, including the liturgical feast of Saint Francis and other solemnities linked to his life and his message of peace and love for nature.
The basilica also houses a museum with works of art and objects related to the life of Saint Francis and the history of the Porziuncola.
Santa Maria degli Angeli is a place of great spiritual and historical importance, which attracts pilgrims from all over the world. Visiting it is a touching and enriching experience, which allows you to immerse yourself in the history and spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi.

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Santa Maria degli Angeli, la Porziuncola

Santa Maria degli Angeli, la Porziuncola

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The Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli is a Roman Catholic church located in Assisi, in the hamlet of the same name, built to a design by Galeazzo Alessi with interventions by Jacopo Barozzi da Vignola starting from the second half of the sixteenth century. It has the dignity of a Papal Basilica and inside it is the Porziuncola, the chapel where Francis of Assisi gathered in prayer, and for this reason the center of Franciscan spirituality. At the top of the facade of the temple stands the statue of the Madonna in gilded bronze modeled by Colasanti and cast by the Fonderia Artistica Ferdinando Marinelli of Florence.
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Saint Mary of the Angels, the Porziuncola – Santa Maria degli Angeli, la Porziuncola – Santa Maria degli Angeli, la Porciúncula – Santa Maria degli Angeli, a Porciúncula – Santa Maria degli Angeli, die Porziuncola – Santa Maria degli Angeli, Porziuncola

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The statue of Napoleon Bonaparte in Brera

Il Napoleone Bonaparte come Marte pacificatore nel giardino di Palazzo Brera a Milano

Napoleon Bonaparte as Mars the Peacemaker in the garden of Palazzo Brera in Milan.
Entering the courtyard of the Pinacoteca di Brera, in Milan, you are greeted by this imposing bronze statue of Napoleon.
It is immediately clear that art and beauty in general will be the protagonists of a visit to this Italian museum.

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Il Napoleone Bonaparte come Marte pacificatore nel giardino di Palazzo Brera a Milano

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In the spring of 1807, Minister Charles-Jean-Marie Alquier, French ambassador in Rome, by order of Prince Eugene de Beauharnais, viceroy of the Kingdom of Italy and stepson of Napoleon, commissioned Canova, for the sum of five thousand French louis, to make an exact bronze copy of the marble statue. The statue found a place only in 1859, when it was placed in the center of the courtyard of honor of the Brera Palace, on the occasion of Napoleon III's visit to Milan.
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Napoleon Bonaparte as Mars the Peacemaker in the Garden of Palazzo Brera in Milan – Napoléon Bonaparte dans le rôle de Mars pacificateur dans le jardin du Palazzo Brera à Milan – Napoleón Bonaparte como Marte pacificador en el jardín del Palazzo Brera de Milán – Napoleão Bonaparte como Marte, o pacificador, no jardim do Palazzo Brera, em Milão – Napoleon Bonaparte als Friedensstifter Mars im Garten des Palazzo Brera in Mailand – Napoléon Bonaparte trong vai Mars, người hòa giải trong khu vườn của Palazzo Brera ở Milan
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The sail-shaped monument by Giò Pomodoro

Il monumento a forma di vela di Giò Pomodoro a Sestri Levante

The sail-shaped monument by Giò Pomodoro in Sestri Levante.
It is one of the iconic works of the Italian artist. This monument, also known as “La Vela”, is located near the seafront promenade of the Ligurian city in Piazza Bo.
The monument has the shape of a stylised sail, a tribute to the maritime tradition and nautical culture of Sestri Levante.
Made of bronze and marble, the monument is characterised by clean lines and smooth surfaces that reflect the light of the sea and the sun.
The sculpture is imposing, with a structure that rises majestically towards the sky, symbolising the movement and freedom of the wind that fills a sail.
The “Sail” by Giò Pomodoro represents not only a tribute to the sea and navigation, but also a symbol of travel and discovery. The shape of the sail, in fact, evokes the idea of ​​adventure and connection between man and nature. Furthermore, the sculpture is an example of Pomodoro's mastery in creating works that dialogue with the surrounding environment, integrating harmoniously with the maritime landscape of Sestri Levante.

Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002) was one of the most important Italian sculptors of the 20th century. His work is characterized by the use of geometric and symbolic forms, often inspired by nature and the elements. His sculptures are present in numerous Italian cities and abroad, testifying to his significant contribution to contemporary art.
The sail-shaped monument in Sestri Levante is a representative example of his work, capable of evoking emotions and stimulating reflections through its imposing presence and elegant form.

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Giò Pomodoro, born Giorgio Pomodoro (Orciano di Pesaro, 17 November 1930 – Milan, 21 December 2002), was an Italian sculptor, goldsmith, engraver and set designer. He is considered one of the most important abstract sculptors on the international scene of the 20th century.
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The sail-shaped monument of the artist Giò Pomodoro in Sestri Levante – Le monument en forme de voile de l’artiste Giò Pomodoro à Sestri Levante – El monumento en forma de vela del artista Giò Pomodoro en Sestri Levante – O monumento em forma de vela do artista Giò Pomodoro em Sestri Levante – Das segelförmige Denkmal des Künstlers Giò Pomodoro in Sestri Levante – Tượng đài hình cánh buồm của nghệ sĩ Giò Pomodoro ở Sestri Levante

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The statue of Giuseppe Mazzini in Chiavari

La statua dedicata a Giuseppe Mazzini nella omonima piazza di Chiavari

The statue dedicated to Giuseppe Mazzini in the square of the same name in Chiavari.
Walking through the historic center of Chiavari and along the famous Caruggio Dritto at a certain point the street opens onto this beautiful square in the center of which is the beautiful statue dedicated to one of the fathers of the Italian Risorgimento: Giuseppe Mazzini (whose family was originally from Chiavari).
With the beautiful Palazzo di Giustizia (formerly the courthouse) behind it, one of the classic photos of the coastal city.

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Giuseppe Mazzini (Genoa, 22 June 1805 – Pisa, 10 March 1872) was an Italian patriot, politician, philosopher and journalist. A leading exponent of Risorgimento patriotism, his ideas and political action contributed decisively to the formation of the unified Italian State; the sentences he received in various Italian courts, however, forced him to remain in hiding until his death because he was a staunch supporter of the republican institution against the Savoy monarchy.
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The statue dedicated to Giuseppe Mazzini in the square of the same name in Chiavari – La statue dédiée à Giuseppe Mazzini sur la place du même nom à Chiavari – La estatua dedicada a Giuseppe Mazzini en la plaza del mismo nombre en Chiavari – A estátua dedicada a Giuseppe Mazzini na praça de mesmo nome em Chiavari – Die Giuseppe Mazzini gewidmete Statue auf dem gleichnamigen Platz in Chiavari – Bức tượng dành riêng cho Giuseppe Mazzini tại quảng trường cùng tên ở Chiavari – 基亚瓦里同名广场上的朱塞佩·马志尼雕像 – キアーヴァリの同名広場にあるジュゼッペ・マッツィーニに捧げられた像
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La statua del Pescatore in Baia del Silenzio

La statua del Pescatore in Baia del Silenzio fotografata il 13 luglio 2023

La statua del Pescatore in Baia del Silenzio fotografata il 13 luglio 2023.
Da qualche anno domina la baia, ed è fonte di ispirazione fotografica, la statua del Pescatore creata dallo scultore Leonardo Lustig.
Tutte le volte che vado ad ammirare questa bellezza della mia cittadina fotografo sempre la statua e le case sul mare.

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The statue of the Fisherman in the Bay of Silence photographed on 13 July 2023 – La statue du Pêcheur dans la Baie du Silence photographiée le 13 juillet 2023 – La estatua del Pescador en la Bahía del Silencio fotografiada el 13 de julio de 2023 – A estátua do Pescador na Baía do Silêncio fotografada em 13 de julho de 2023 – Die Statue des Fischers in der Bucht der Stille, fotografiert am 13. Juli 2023 – Bức tượng Người đánh cá ở Vịnh Im lặng chụp ảnh ngày 13 tháng 7 năm 2023 – 沉默湾渔夫雕像，拍摄于 2023 年 7 月 13 日 – 2023 年 7 月 13 日に撮影された静寂の湾の漁師の像
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The statue of John Paul II in the Cathedral in Chiavari

La statua dedicata a Giovanni Paolo II nella Cattedrale di Chiavari

The statue dedicated to John Paul II in the Cathedral of Chiavari.
In these days of celebration, I propose the photo of the statue created by Gaspare Da Brescia dedicated to Pope John Paul II (Karol Wojtyła) located in the pronaos (portico) of the cathedral of Chiavari.
Happy Holidays to everyone again!

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La statua dedicata a Giovanni Paolo II nella Cattedrale di Chiavari

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He was elected Pope on October 16, 1978. Following the cause for beatification, on May 1, 2011 he was beatified by his successor Pope Benedict XVI; he is celebrated on the day of his inauguration, October 22. In the history of the Church, it had not happened for about a millennium that a Pope proclaimed his immediate predecessor blessed. On April 27, 2014, together with Pope John XXIII, he was proclaimed a saint by Pope Francis.
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The statue dedicated to Pope John Paul II under the portico of the Cathedral of Chiavari – La statue dédiée au Pape Jean-Paul II sous le portique de la Cathédrale de Chiavari – La estatua dedicada al Papa Juan Pablo II bajo el pórtico de la Catedral de Chiavari – A estátua dedicada ao Papa João Paulo II sob o pórtico da Catedral de Chiavari – Die Papst Johannes Paul II. gewidmete Statue unter dem Portikus der Kathedrale von Chiavari – Bức tượng dành riêng cho Giáo hoàng John Paul II dưới mái hiên của Nhà thờ Chiavari – 基亚瓦里大教堂门廊下供奉教皇约翰·保罗二世的雕像 – キアーヴァリ大聖堂の柱廊玄関の下にある教皇ヨハネ・パウロ二世に捧げられた像
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La statua di donna dello scultore Lustig

La statua di donna di Lustig che era a Sestri Levante

La statua di donna dello scultore Lustig che era a Sestri Levante.
Lo scultores ligure Leonardo Lustig ci lascia spesso delle opere d’arte che ben si intonano con la nostra splendida cittadina Sestri Levante.
Questa statua, che per qualche mese e’ stata sulla terrazza dell’Ex Convento dell’Annunziata raffigurava una donna, Eliska, propensa verso il mare.

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The statue of a woman by the sculptor Lustig who was in Sestri Levante – La statue d’une femme du sculpteur Lustig qui se trouvait à Sestri Levante – La estatua de una mujer del escultor Lustig que estuvo en Sestri Levante – A estátua de uma mulher do escultor Lustig que estava em Sestri Levante – Die Statue einer Frau des Bildhauers Lustig, der sich in Sestri Levante aufhielt – Bức tượng người phụ nữ của nhà điêu khắc Lustig ở Sestri Levante – 位于塞斯特里莱万特的雕塑家勒斯蒂格创作的女性雕像 – セストリ・レバンテにあった彫刻家ルスティグ作の女性像
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A detail of one of the portals of the Milan Cathedral

Un particole di uno dei portali del Duomo di Milano

A detail of one of the portals of the Milan Cathedral.
Leaving the visit of the Cathedral I was fascinated by the bronze door (the 5 o'clock door) which depicts the works of Sant'Ambrogio, the patron saint of the Milanese city, created by the sculptor Giannino Castiglioni.

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Un particole di uno dei portali del Duomo di Milano

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The second door from the left is the work of Giannino Castiglioni who completed it in December 1950 to commemorate the religious and political work of Sant'Ambrogio in imperial Milan.
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A particle of one of the portals of the Milan Cathedral – Une particule de l’un des portails de la cathédrale de Milan – Una partícula de uno de los portales de la Catedral de Milán – Detalhe de um dos portais da Catedral de Milão – Ein Partikel eines der Portale des Mailänder Doms – Một phần của một trong những cánh cổng của Nhà thờ Milan – 米兰大教堂门户之一的粒子 – ミラノ大聖堂のポータルの1つの詳細