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The rose garden of the Nervi Parks out of season

Il roseto dei Parchi di Nervi fuori stagione

The Rose Garden of the Nervi Parks out of season.
The Rose Garden of the Nervi Parks is a charming place to visit even out of season, when the roses are not in bloom. During these periods, you can still enjoy the beauty of the park and the tranquility it offers. The green areas, the well-kept paths and the view of the sea make the park an ideal place for relaxing walks and moments of reflection.
In addition, the Nervi Parks are home to other interesting attractions, such as the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and the Gallery of Modern Art, which can enrich your visit with a cultural touch. Even without the roses in bloom, the park maintains its charm and offers a pleasant experience in every season.
Located in the splendid setting of the Nervi Parks, the Rose Garden is one of the botanical jewels of Genoa. Inaugurated in 1981 thanks to the initiative of Dr. Luigi Viacava, then director of the Gardens and Forests Service of the Municipality of Genoa, the Rose Garden extends over an area of ​​about 6,000 square meters and houses a vast collection of roses of different varieties and colors.
The Rose Garden was born with the aim of creating a space dedicated to the beauty and variety of roses. At the beginning, it housed about 800 varieties of roses, but over the years the number was reduced to about a third. Despite this, the Rose Garden continues to be a place of great charm and botanical interest.

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Il roseto dei Parchi di Nervi fuori stagione

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

I took several photos on a couple of visits to the parks and the walk, if you want to see them click here:
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The rose garden of the Nervi Parks out of season – La roseraie des Parcs Nervi hors saison – La rosaleda de los Parques Nervi fuera de temporada – O roseiral dos Parques Nervi fora de época – Der Rosengarten des Nervi Parks außerhalb der Saison – Vườn hồng của công viên Nervi hết mùa

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A building in Via Fascie in Sestri Levante

Un palazzo in via Fascie a Sestri Levante

A building in via Fascie in Sestri Levante.
I imagine that everyone who lives in Sestri (like me), or who comes here every now and then, has stopped at least once at this pedestrian crossing.
For those who remember, once upon a time, to cross the road there was a traffic light at the intersection of Piazza Sant'Antonio which for several years has been replaced with a roundabout.
The crossing has been moved to Levante via a traffic light on call placed right in front of this beautiful building!
The portico is enlivened by the (fake) flowers of the Chinese shop that is located right there!

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Un palazzo in via Fascie a Sestri Levante

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

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Cavalier Vincenzo Fascie is a key figure for the city of Sestri Levante. In fact, upon his death on December 28, 1920, he left all his assets to the city, “with the sacrosanct purpose of bringing some industrial advantage and well-being and progress to my hometown.”
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A building in the street dedicated to Vincenzo Fascie in Sestri Levante – Un bâtiment dans la rue dédiée à Vincenzo Fascie à Sestri Levante – Un edificio en la calle dedicada a Vincenzo Fascie en Sestri Levante – Um edifício na rua dedicado a Vincenzo Fascie em Sestri Levante – Ein Gebäude in der Vincenzo Fascie gewidmeten Straße in Sestri Levante – Một tòa nhà trên phố dành riêng cho Vincenzo Fascie ở Sestri Levante
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The village of Trevi seen from the meadows surrounding it

Il borgo di Trevi visto dai prati che lo circondano

The village of Trevi seen from the meadows that surround it.
Nestled in the heart of Umbria, the village of Trevi stands majestically on a hill, surrounded by flowery meadows and olive groves that enhance its beauty. This small town, located between Foligno and Spoleto, is a true medieval jewel that offers breathtaking views and an atmosphere of times gone by.
Observing Trevi from the surrounding meadows, you can appreciate its spiral structure, with stone houses that climb the hill in concentric circles. This particular urban layout not only gives the village a unique charm, but also allows you to enjoy spectacular views of the Umbrian Valley. The meadows surrounding Trevi are dotted with centuries-old olive trees, which produce an olive oil of the highest quality, so much so that the village has been awarded the title of City of Oil.
Trevi boasts an ancient history, with origins dating back to Roman times. The city walls, built in the 1st century BC, bear witness to the glorious past of the village, while the medieval gates, such as Porta del Bruscito and Porta San Fabiano, invite visitors to discover the historic center. Walking through the narrow, paved streets, you can admire ancient churches, noble palaces and precious frescoes that tell centuries of history and culture.
Visiting Trevi means immersing yourself in a unique sensory experience. The scents of the Umbrian countryside, the flavor of extra virgin olive oil and the view of green meadows that stretch as far as the eye can see create a perfect combination of nature and culture. The village also offers numerous opportunities for excursions and walks, allowing visitors to explore the surroundings and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the Umbrian landscape.
Trevi is also a place rich in traditions and cultural events. Throughout the year, the village hosts numerous events celebrating local culture, such as the Festa dell’Olio Nuovo, which attracts visitors from all over Italy to taste the freshly produced oil and participate in food and wine and folkloristic events.

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

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In the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance it had its best period, characterized by extraordinary trade that favored its economic prosperity (it was called "the dry port"), still testified today by the numerous buildings in the historic center, worthy of appearing in much larger cities, and the economic growth was accompanied by lively cultural and social activity. Already in 1469, to favor the circulation of money a Jewish banker was called, one of the few professions to which those men were authorized, and despite this he was persecuted and later one of the very first Monti di Pietà was erected, followed later by the Monte Frumentario and various other charitable and welfare institutions.
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The village of Trevi seen from the meadows surrounding it – Le village de Trevi vu depuis les prairies qui l’entourent – El pueblo de Trevi visto desde los prados que lo rodean – A aldeia de Trevi vista dos prados que a rodeiam – Das Dorf Trevi von den Wiesen aus gesehen, die es umgeben – Ngôi làng Trevi nhìn từ đồng cỏ bao quanh

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Wisteria blooming in spring in Sestri Levante

Il glicine fiorito in primavera a Sestri Levante

Wisteria blooming in spring in Sestri Levante.
When in spring, between April and May, the wisteria blooms, you can find truly magnificent corners to photograph.
Like these benches, on the seafront promenade in Sestri Levante, which have this truly spectacular pergola of wisteria plants.

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Il glicine fiorito in primavera a Sestri Levante

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Wisteria grow by wrapping themselves around any support, both clockwise (like W. floribunda) and counterclockwise. The Wisteria collection at the Gardens of Villa della Pergola in Alassio is considered the most important in Italy today, with about 40 different types of the Wisteria species.
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Wisteria blooming in spring in Sestri Levante – La glycine fleurit au printemps à Sestri Levante – La glicina florece en primavera en Sestri Levante – As glicínias florescem na primavera em Sestri Levante – Glyzinien blühen im Frühling in Sestri Levante – Hoa tử đằng nở vào mùa xuân ở Sestri Levante
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A beautiful villa surrounded by bougainvillea in Camogli

Una bella villa immarsa nella bougainvillea a Camogli

A beautiful villa surrounded by bougainvillea in Camogli.
When the season and the climate allow it, I love to travel along the Aurelia from Genoa to Sestri Levante observing the splendid panoramas and also the splendid villas that can be observed.
Like this beautiful little villa with this immense bougainvillea plant next to it that I photographed going down to the village of Camogli.

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Una bella villa immarsa nella bougainvillea a Camogli

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

Bougainvillea Comm. ex Juss., 1789 is a genus of plants in the Nyctaginaceae family, native to South America. The plant was discovered in 1768 in Brazil by Jeanne Baret, assistant, nurse and lover of Philibert Commerçon, official botanist in the expedition of Louis Antoine De Bougainville. Baret was also on board because she was an expert botanist in agreement with the commander, dressed as a man. The plant was named in honor of the commander.
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A beautiful villa surrounded by bougainvillea in Camogli – Une belle villa entourée de bougainvilliers à Camogli – Una hermosa villa rodeada de buganvillas en Camogli – Uma bonita aldeia rodeada de buganvílias em Camogli – Eine wunderschöne Villa umgeben von Bougainvillea in Camogli – Một biệt thự xinh đẹp được bao quanh bởi hoa giấy ở Camogli
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The orange flower of Gazania

Il fiore arancione della Gazania

The orange flower of the Gazania.
My wife really likes to visit greenhouses and flower nurseries so every now and then we visit one that is close to us.
I, with my camera, always try to photograph the most beautiful flowers.
In this case perhaps these gazanias were not in their best shape but they still seemed like a beautiful flower to me.

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Il fiore arancione della Gazania

Il fiore arancione della Gazania

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

The nursery I went to is: Gaggero Nurseries in Carasco.

Gazania Gaertn., 1791 is a genus of dicotyledonous angiosperm plants in the family Asteraceae. The genus, native to southern Africa, includes numerous commercial hybrids. They are plants cultivated for their drought resistance and for the beauty of their flowers.
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The orange flower of Gazania – La fleur orange de Gazania – La flor de naranja de Gazania – A flor de laranjeira da Gazania – Die orangefarbene Blume Gazanias – Hoa cam của Gazania
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The beautiful dahlia flower

Il bellissimo fiore della Dahlia

The beautiful dahlia flower.
Another beautiful flower that I photographed a few months ago in a nursery in my area.
The dahlia flower in two slightly different colors but always pink.

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Il bellissimo fiore della Dahlia

Il bellissimo fiore della Dahlia

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

The nursery I went to is: Gaggero Nurseries in Carasco.

Dahlia Cav. is a genus of plants in the Asteraceae family, native to Mexico, where the tuber is considered edible despite its pungent taste. The genus name is a tribute to the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl (1751-1789), a student of Linnaeus. It includes herbaceous species with oblong tuberous roots, erect stem, often woody at the base, of variable height between 20 cm and 2 m, large compound leaves, formed by 3-5 toothed leaflets, bearing very decorative simple or double flowers of various shapes and colors.
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The beautiful Dahlia flower – La belle fleur de Dahlia – La hermosa flor de Dalia – A linda flor Dália – Die schöne Dahlienblume – Hoa thược dược xinh đẹp
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The beautiful flowers of the Common Primrose

I bellissimi fiori della Primula Comune

The beautiful flowers of the Common Primrose.
I still had some photos of flowers that I took some time ago in one of the nurseries in my area.
The flower in this post is the primrose, a beautiful plant with very colorful petals that normally start to bloom in spring.

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I bellissimi fiori della Primula Comune

I bellissimi fiori della Primula Comune

I bellissimi fiori della Primula Comune

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

The nursery I went to is: Gaggero Nurseries in Carasco.

The common primrose (Primula vulgaris Huds., 1762) is a plant of the Primulaceae family, which flowers in early spring. It is also called spring and owl's eye. It is a perennial herbaceous acaulescent plant (i.e. the flowers and leaves grow directly from the underlying rhizome). It flowers only once a year (they are "monocarpic" plants = only one fruit during the season).
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The beautiful flowers of the common primrose – Les belles fleurs de la primevère commune – Las hermosas flores de la prímula común. – As lindas flores da Prímula Comum – Die wunderschönen Blüten der Primel – Những bông hoa xinh đẹp của hoa anh thảo chung – 常见的报春花美丽的花朵 – サクラソウの美しい花
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A glimpse of the village of Spello in Umbria

Uno scorcio del borgo di Spello in Umbria

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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Uno scorcio del borgo di Spello in Umbria

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

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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.
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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 flower-decorated palace in Cadiz

Un palazzo decorato da fiori nel centro storico di Cadice

A flower-decorated building in the historic center of Cadiz.
The center of Cadiz is a dense maze of alleys. Some are a little dark and hidden. Others are bright and well-kept like this one.
Not far from the cathedral on this street very popular with tourists and locals, there was this beautiful cafe with tables outside immersed in these beautiful purple flowers that decorated the facade.

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Un palazzo decorato da fiori nel centro storico di Cadice

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

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It is probably the oldest city founded in the western Mediterranean area by the Phoenicians in the 11th century BC, although its birth is now officially dated back to the end of the 8th century BC.
Founded with the original name of Gadir (in Phoenician: Gdr, fortress, with the same etymology as Agadir in Morocco) on what was once a small archipelago and now a single island, to exploit the rich trade routes with the Atlantic Ocean in the copper and tin trade. In ancient Greece it was known as Gadeira and in the times of the Roman Empire as Gades from which the current gentilic name of gaditano derives.
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A flower-decorated palace in the historic center of Cadiz – Un palais fleuri dans le centre historique de Cadix – Un palacio decorado con flores en el centro histórico de Cádiz – Um palácio decorado com flores no centro histórico de Cádis – Ein mit Blumen geschmückter Palast im historischen Zentrum von Cadiz – Cung điện được trang trí bằng hoa ở trung tâm lịch sử của Cadiz