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12 July 202513 April 2025

A creuza from the village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre

Una ripida creuza del borgo di Vernazza alle Cinque Terre

A steep creuza in the village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre.
Vernazza, one of the most charming villages in the Cinque Terre, is famous for its narrow streets, known as “creuze”, that wind between the colorful houses and lead towards the sea. Descending to the village along one of these creuze, particularly steep, offers a unique experience for those who want to immerse themselves in the beauty and history of this enchanting place.
The creuze of Vernazza are more than just streets; they are secret passages that reveal breathtaking views and hidden details. Each step along the descent reveals new perspectives on the sparkling sea and the terraced hills planted with vineyards. The steep slope of the creuza adds a touch of adventure, making the walk an unforgettable experience.
During the descent, you can come across ancient fountains and small courtyards that offer a quiet refuge from the hustle and bustle of the village. These places are perfect for a short break, where you can reflect on the thousand-year history of Vernazza and the Cinque Terre. The creuza finally leads to the small port, where the sea welcomes visitors with its refreshing embrace.
The descent to the village of Vernazza is a journey through time and the natural beauty of the Cinque Terre. It is an experience that captures the essence of this magical place, offering visitors a taste of authentic Vernazza life. No matter how many times you travel this road, each descent will reveal something new and fascinating.

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Photo taken with Canon EOS M100 and lens Tamron 16-300.

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A steep creuza in the village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre – Une creuza escarpée dans le village de Vernazza dans les Cinque Terre – Una creuza empinada en el pueblo de Vernazza en Cinque Terre – Uma íngreme creuza na aldeia de Vernazza, em Cinque Terre – Eine steile Creuza im Dorf Vernazza in den Cinque Terre – Một creuza dốc ở làng Vernazza ở Cinque Terre

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References:
– https://italian-riviera.com/en/cinque-terre/vernazza/
– https://www.cinqueterre.eu.com/it/vernazza
– https://www.discovertuscany.com/it/cinque-terre/vernazza.html

1 May 20251 May 2025

A beautiful creuza in the village of Genoa Nervi

Una bella creuza del borgo di Genova Nervi

A beautiful creuza in the village of Genoa Nervi.
Genoa Nervi, with its maritime charm and picturesque streets, is a place that enchants anyone who visits it. One of the most fascinating features of this village are its creuze, ancient streets that connect the sea with the higher parts, crossing the Ligurian villages.
The creuze are narrow and steep streets, often paved with rounded pebbles on the sides and red bricks in the center. These paths, which were once the main communication routes between the villages and the sea, today offer a journey through time, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the history and local culture.
One of the most evocative creuze in Genoa Nervi is the one that starts from the small port and winds through the colorful houses and flower gardens. This creuza is known as via Andrea Provana de Leyni and walking along this street, you can breathe the authentic atmosphere of the village, with its sea scents.
Walking along a creuza in Nervi is an experience that remains in the heart. Every corner, every curve, tells a story of times gone by, of fishermen and merchants, of daily life and centuries-old traditions. It is a unique way to discover the hidden beauty of Genoa and to appreciate the simplicity and authenticity of village life.
If you find yourself in Genoa Nervi, do not miss the opportunity to explore one of its creuze. It will be a fascinating journey through history, nature and culture, which will leave you with indelible memories.

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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 28.

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Where is the creuza located:

A first urban settlement arose in the current area between the Roman bridge and the small port and already in the first decades of the Christian era a station for stopping and changing horses was mentioned in an area considered strategic and as a point of embarkation to and from goods going to and from the Bisagno and Fontanabuona valleys.
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A creuza in the seaside village of Genoa Nervi – Une creuza dans le village balnéaire de Gênes Nervi – Una creuza en el pueblo costero de Génova Nervi – Uma creuza na aldeia costeira de Génova Nervi – Eine Creuza im Küstenort Genua Nervi – Một creuza ở ngôi làng ven biển Genoa Nervi

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References:
– https://conmigoadventure.it/viaggio/genova-e-la-storica-passeggiata-a-mare-di-nervi-una-delle-piu-belle-ditalia/

2 February 202528 January 2025

A creuza in the seaside village of Genoa Nervi

Una creuza nel borgo marinaro di Genova Nervi

A creuza in the seaside village of Genoa Nervi.
The creuze are these beautiful little streets that start from the sea and go up the Ligurian villages.
They are almost always with rounded stones on the sides and red bricks in the central part.
This creuza, which toponically is called via Giovanni Caboto, starts from the small port of the beautiful Genoa Nervi.

Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 28.

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Where is the creuza located:

A first urban settlement arose in the current area between the Roman bridge and the small port and already in the first decades of the Christian era a station for stopping and changing horses was mentioned in an area considered strategic and as a point of embarkation to and from goods going to and from the Bisagno and Fontanabuona valleys.
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A creuza in the seaside village of Genoa Nervi – Une creuza dans le village balnéaire de Gênes Nervi – Una creuza en el pueblo costero de Génova Nervi – Uma creuza na aldeia costeira de Génova Nervi – Eine Creuza im Küstenort Genua Nervi – Một creuza ở ngôi làng ven biển Genoa Nervi

11 October 20247 October 2024

The Battistine Hill in Genoa

Salita delle Battistine in Genoa.
Salita delle Battistine is one of the most charming streets in Genoa, located in the heart of the Maddalena district. This steep creuza connects Piazza Portello to Piazza dei Cappuccini, offering a suggestive route that seems to catapult visitors into the historic center of the city.
The street takes its name from the church and convent of the Romite di San Giovanni Battista, known as the Battistine. This convent, now used as a school, has a rich and interesting history. During the works for the opening of the Nino Bixio gallery, part of the ancient 12th century walls were demolished, revealing a secondary entrance to the convent through a pointed arch.
Today, Salita delle Battistine is a pedestrian street, often frequented by students and residents. Despite its current state, with uneven pavement and graffiti, the street retains a particular charm. It is also known for having hosted the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, who wrote some pages of the manuscripts of Zarathustra here.
The Salita delle Battistine represents a perfect example of how history and modernity can coexist, offering visitors a unique experience in the heart of Genoa.

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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 24-50.

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The steep and spectacular creuza, when descending, seems to catapult you into the city centre. At number 12 is the former church and convent of San Giovanni Battista (1744) which gave the street its name, now home to the Giano Grillo primary school and the Bertani Ruffini secondary school.
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The Battistine Hill in Genoa – La montée Battistine à Gênes – La subida battistina a Génova – A escalada battistina em Génova – Der Battistine-Aufstieg in Genua – Cuộc leo núi Battistine ở Genoa

The text of the post was written with the help of Copilot, a virtual assistant based on artificial intelligence.
References:
– https://fosca.unige.it/Salita%20delle%20Battistine
– https://www.primocanale.it/archivio-news/152109-l-oblio-di-nietzsche-tra-i-graffiti-e-l-incuria-in-salita-delle-battistine-a-genova.html

9 July 202420 March 2025

The Ascent of San Gerolamo in Genoa

The Salita di San Gerolamo in Genoa.
Those who come to Genoa as tourists are normally attracted by the areas of the center (aquarium, alleys of the historic center, via Venti Settembre) and rarely walk along the streets (to tell the truth they are called creuze in our country) that go up and down the neighborhoods around the center.
This is one of them: Salita San Gerolamo.
The photo shows the part upstream from Piazza Goffredo Villa, near the Castelletto viewpoint.

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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Tamron 16-300.

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Located in the Castelletto district, Salita di San Gerolamo consists of two sections: the first, the lower one, which starts from Piazza Portello and flows into Piazza Villa, the second, the upper one, which from the latter crosses the hills up to the confluence between Salita Accinelli and Salita Emanuele Cavallo.
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The Ascent of San Gerolamo in Genoa – La montée de San Gerolamo à Gênes – La subida de San Gerolamo en Génova – A escalada de San Gerolamo em Génova – Der Aufstieg von San Gerolamo in Genua – Cuộc leo núi San Gerolamo ở Genoa

21 June 202421 June 2024

The climb to the Castelletto Esplanade in Genoa

La salita alla Spianata di Castelletto a Genova

The climb to the Spianata di Castelletto in Genoa.
In the heart of Genoa, a city with a thousand faces and a timeless historical charm, stands the Spianata di Castelletto. This enchanting place, reachable via this suggestive climb, offers not only an extraordinary view of the city, but also a historical and cultural overview that fascinates every visitor.
The Spianata di Castelletto is located on the hills surrounding the historic center of Genoa. Its history dates back to the 19th century, when it was built to connect the lower part of the city with the hills. Along the climb you can admire ancient noble residences, characteristic alleys and suggestive views that tell centuries of maritime and commercial history of the Republic of Genoa.
To reach the Spianata di Castelletto you can take the suggestive climb from Piazza Portello or Via Garibaldi, both fascinating for their architecture and atmosphere. As you climb, the stairs and alleys open up to a panoramic view, offering increasingly wider glimpses of the city and the Porto Antico, with its famous Lanterna towering over the sea.
Once you reach the Spianata di Castelletto, you find yourself in front of one of the most extraordinary panoramic points of Genoa. From here you can admire a breathtaking panorama that embraces the entire historic center, the medieval towers, the baroque domes and the modern skyscrapers that characterize the city skyline. The distant sea, the surrounding hills and the salty air make the experience even more intense and unforgettable.

One of the most evocative moments to visit the Spianata di Castelletto is at sunset, when the sun slowly sinks behind the hills, painting the sky with orange and pink hues. The daylight reflects on the sea and the city lights begin to shine, creating a magical and romantic atmosphere that makes this place perfect for an evening stroll or a dinner with a view.

If you are planning a visit to Genoa, be sure to include the climb to Spianata di Castelletto in your itinerary. It is a journey that will leave you breathless, literally and metaphorically, in front of the beauty of the Superba.

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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon EF-S 10-18.

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The Montaldo viewpoint is connected to the Portello square by a public lift, which entered into service in 1910, whose arrival station is housed in a characteristic Art Nouveau glass kiosk.
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The climb to the Castelletto Esplanade in Genoa – La montée à la Spianata di Castelletto à Gênes – La subida a la Spianata di Castelletto en Génova – A subida à Spianata di Castelletto em Gênova – Der Aufstieg zur Spianata di Castelletto in Genua – Chuyến leo lên Spianata di Castelletto ở Genoa

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13 June 202413 August 2024

A glimpse of Vico Sotto le Murette in Genoa

Uno scorcio di Vico Sotto le Murette a Genova

A glimpse of Vico Sotto le Murette in Genoa.
I really like discovering glimpses of the historic center of Genoa and, perhaps even more, preparing posts by looking up the names of the streets and the history of the places on the maps.
This point is located just below the famous Campopisano square and this creuza is one of those that lead to that place.

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Photo taken with Canon EOS M100 and lens Canon EF-M 11-22.

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The historic center of Genoa is the nucleus of the old city organized in the maze of alleys (caruggi) of medieval origin that develops - from east to west - from the hill of Carignano to the FS station of Genoa Piazza Principe, close to what was the Palazzo del Principe, residence of Admiral Andrea Doria. Urbanistically, the area is part of the Municipio I Centro-Est. It should be noted, however, that the current municipal territory was born from the merger, which occurred several times starting from the second half of the 19th century, of historic Genoa with the adjacent municipalities and towns (now neighborhoods), some of which have their own historic centers of greater or lesser age and urbanistically revolutionized over the years.
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A glimpse of Vico Sotto le Murette in the historic center of Genoa – Un aperçu de Vico Sotto le Murette dans le centre historique de Gênes – Un vistazo a Vico Sotto le Murette en el centro histórico de Génova – Um vislumbre de Vico Sotto le Murette no centro histórico de Gênova – Ein Blick auf Vico Sotto le Murette im historischen Zentrum von Genua – Một cái nhìn thoáng qua về Vico Sotto le Murette ở trung tâm lịch sử của Genoa – 热那亚历史中心 Vico Sotto le Murette 的一瞥 – ジェノヴァの歴史的中心部にあるヴィコ・ソット・ル・ムレットを垣間見る

22 May 202410 March 2025

Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi Street in Chiavari

Via Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi a Chiavari

Via Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi in Chiavari.
Some time ago I was walking along Via Fiume, in Chiavari, and my gaze (and my cell phone) fell on this staircase (I would say a typical Ligurian creuza) that since I was a kid I have always called "the climb to Caboto".
When I decided to publish the photo, I discovered that it was dedicated to Mr. Descalzi who I discovered was the creator of the Chiavarina chair, one of the artistic excellences of my area.

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Photo taken with Honor 20.

The Chiavari chair is still produced today by a company from Chiavari: levaggisedie.it.

Here's where the street is:

In 1807 the Marquis of Rivarola challenged him to produce a new chair inspired by a model brought from Paris, thus creating the Chiavari chair, or chiavarina, which became extremely popular. His sons Emanuele and Giacomo and their descendants continued production, and several factories opened in Chiavari and the surrounding area, developing the furniture industry that is still present in the area today.
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The street dedicated to Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi in Chiavari – La rue dédiée à Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi à Chiavari – La calle dedicada a Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi en Chiavari – A rua dedicada a Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi em Chiavari – Die Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi gewidmete Straße in Chiavari – Con đường dành riêng cho Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi ở Chiavari – 基亚瓦里纪念朱塞佩·加埃塔诺·德斯卡尔齐的街道 – キアーヴァリのジュゼッペ・ガエターノ・デスカルツィに捧げられた通り

10 April 202428 March 2025

A small alley in San Rocco di Camogli in Liguria

Un vicoletto di San Rocco di Camogli in Liguria

A little alley in San Rocco di Camogli in Liguria.
A classic little alley in a Ligurian village (perhaps it could be called creuza, in Genoese, since it goes down to the sea) that leads from the small church dedicated to the saint to the town of Camogli.
A beautiful path that on another occasion I walked uphill, forming part of the path that reaches San Fruttuoso and Portofino.

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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Tamron 16-300.

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Two pedestrian paths start right from the place of worship: the first allows you to reach the center of Camogli, running alongside the Gentile torrent for a certain stretch; the second, next to the church, connects the village of San Rocco to the underlying and ancient church of San Nicolò di Capodimonte and then, continuing along the woodland path, up to the cliff of Punta Chiappa and the small village of Porto Pidocchio. From the Camogli hamlet, the panoramic view of the Golfo Paradiso, the city of Genoa and its coast is remarkable.
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An alleyway in San Rocco di Camogli in Liguria – Une ruelle à San Rocco di Camogli en Ligurie – Un callejón en San Rocco di Camogli en Liguria – Um beco em San Rocco di Camogli, na Ligúria – Eine Gasse in San Rocco di Camogli in Ligurien – Một con hẻm ở San Rocco di Camogli ở Liguria – 利古里亚圣罗科迪卡莫利的一条小巷 – リグーリア州サン・ロッコ・ディ・カモーリの路地

13 January 202420 March 2025

A glimpse of the village of Boccadasse in Genoa

Uno scorcio del meraviglioso borgo di Boccadasse a Levante di Genova

A glimpse of the wonderful village of Boccadasse in the Levante of Genoa.
The splendid village of Boccadasse, in the Levante of the city of Genoa, is the typical example of a fishing village (incorporated by the metropolis) that has maintained its ancient and typical appearance.
Even if invaded by tourists, if you find the right day, it offers you serene and solitary glimpses.

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Photo taken with Honor 20.

All the photos I took in the village, during different visits, are here:

Where is the village located:

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.
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