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4 January 20252 January 2025

A slamming arch in an alley in Burano

Un arco di sbatacchio in un vicolo di Burano

A sbatacchio arch in an alley in Burano.
Burano, the Venetian island famous for its colorful houses and lace tradition, is a place that enchants visitors with its unique and picturesque atmosphere. Walking through its narrow streets, you can breathe the authenticity and history of this fascinating island.
The alleys of Burano are a labyrinth of colors and architectural details that tell the daily life of the inhabitants. The houses, painted in bright colors, create a spectacular contrast with the canals and moored boats. Every corner of the island offers a new perspective and a new story to discover.
In one of these alleys there was this beautiful arch (which in architecture is called sbatacchio arch) which has a decorative but also structural function; in fact, it helps to maintain the stability of the buildings when the space between two buildings is short.
One of the most famous aspects of Burano is the lace tradition. The lace makers of the island have passed down this art from generation to generation, creating works of extraordinary beauty and precision. Visiting one of the lace workshops is an unmissable experience for anyone who wants to learn about this ancient tradition up close.
Visiting Burano means immersing yourself in a world of colors, traditions and history. Every alley, every house and every architectural detail contribute to creating a unique atmosphere that fascinates and enchants. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this wonderful Venetian island and let yourself be surprised by its timeless beauty.

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There is also the official website of the island: isoladiburano.it.

To see all the photos I took on the island click here:

Here is where the island is located:

Burano is a town of 2,270 inhabitants that stands on four islands in the northern Venetian lagoon. It is part of the municipality of Venice and in particular of the municipality of Venice-Murano-Burano. It is connected by a bridge to the island of Mazzorbo, which has become a sort of appendix. The town is known for its typical brightly colored houses and for the centuries-old artisan needlework of Burano lace.
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A slamming arch in an alley in Burano – Une arche cliquetante dans une ruelle de Burano – Un arco que suena en un callejón de Burano – Um arco barulhento num beco em Burano – Ein klappernder Bogen in einer Gasse in Burano – Một mái vòm lạch cạch trong một con hẻm ở Burano

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27 December 202421 December 2024

The Rua de Santa Maria in Funchal on the island of Madeira

La Rua de Santa Maria a Funchal nell'isola di Madeira

Rua de Santa Maria in Funchal on the island of Madeira.
Rua de Santa Maria dates back to the 15th century, when Funchal was still in its early stages of urban development. Originally, the street was one of the main arteries of the city, connecting the local market, Mercado dos Lavradores, to the church of Santa Maria Maior (Socorro) and the Fort of São Tiago. Over the centuries, the street has undergone many transformations, but has always retained its traditional charm.
One of the most distinctive aspects of Rua de Santa Maria is the “Art of Open Doors” project that began in 2010. This project involved local and international artists in decorating the doors and facades of the buildings along the street. Each door became a canvas, turning into a unique and colorful work of art. This has not only beautified the street, but has also helped revitalize the area, attracting tourists and residents who are curious to admire the artistic creations.
Today, Rua de Santa Maria is a vibrant hub of social and cultural activity. There are numerous restaurants, bars, cafés and art galleries along the street. In the evening, the street comes alive with people enjoying an al fresco dinner or a drink in one of the many welcoming establishments. Among the most popular restaurants are Restaurante Gavião Novo and Tasquinha do Monsieur, where you can taste typical Madeiran cuisine.
Walking along Rua de Santa Maria is an experience not to be missed when visiting Funchal. The combination of history, art and social life makes this street a unique and fascinating place. Whether you are an art lover, a history buff or simply looking for a picturesque place to spend some time, Rua de Santa Maria is sure to captivate you.

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

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The Rua de Santa Maria in Funchal on the island of Madeira – La Rua de Santa Maria à Funchal sur l’île de Madère – La Rua de Santa María en Funchal en la isla de Madeira – A Rua de Santa Maria no Funchal, na ilha da Madeira – Die Rua de Santa Maria in Funchal auf der Insel Madeira – Rua de Santa Maria ở Funchal trên đảo Madeira

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10 November 20247 November 2024

Glimpses of Fort São Tiago in Funchal

Scorci del Forte São Tiago a Funchal nell'isola di Madera

Glimpses of the São Tiago Fort in Funchal on the island of Madeira.
Some time ago, I took these photos while visiting the famous yellow fort that dominates the bay in which the city of Funchal is located.

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

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The archipelago is made up of two major islands, Madeira and Porto Santo, three smaller uninhabited islands, known as the Desertas, and two smaller islands, also uninhabited, called the Savage Islands. The largest island is Madeira. The archipelago, together with Cape Verde, the Azores and the Canaries, forms Macaronesia; the Azores and Madeira are part of Portugal, the Canaries are part of Spain and Cape Verde, once Portuguese, is now an independent republic.
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The Fort of São Tiago in Funchal on the island of Madeira – Le Fort de São Tiago à Funchal sur l’île de Madère – El Fuerte de São Tiago en Funchal en la isla de Madeira – O Forte de São Tiago no Funchal, na ilha da Madeira – O Forte de São Tiago no Funchal, na ilha da Madeira – Pháo đài São Tiago ở Funchal trên đảo Madeira – 马德拉岛丰沙尔的圣蒂亚戈堡 – マデイラ島フンシャルのサンティアゴ要塞

26 July 202424 July 2024

The colorful houses of Burano island near Venice

Le case colorate dell'isola di Burano vicino a Venezia

The colorful houses of Burano Island near Venice.
The island of Burano, located in the Venice lagoon, is famous for its picturesque colorful houses. These traditional homes are painted in bright, contrasting colors, creating a vibrant and unique atmosphere. The tradition of painting houses in bright colors dates back to ancient times and also serves to make it easier to recognize the houses from afar. In addition to their practical function, the colorful houses of Burano contribute to making the island a charming and characterful place.

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

There is also the official website of the island: isoladiburano.it.

To see all the photos I took on the island click here:

Here is where the island is located:

Burano is a town of 2,270 inhabitants that stands on four islands in the northern Venetian lagoon. It is part of the municipality of Venice and in particular of the municipality of Venice-Murano-Burano. It is connected by a bridge to the island of Mazzorbo, which has become a sort of appendix. The town is known for its typical brightly colored houses and for the centuries-old artisan needlework of Burano lace.
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The unforgettable colors of the island of Burano, pearl of the Veneto – Les couleurs inoubliables de l’île de Burano, perle de la Vénétie – Los colores inolvidables de la isla de Burano, perla del Véneto – As cores inesquecíveis da ilha de Burano, pérola do Vêneto – Die unvergesslichen Farben der Insel Burano, Perle Venetiens – Sắc màu khó quên của đảo Burano, hòn ngọc của Veneto – 威尼托明珠布拉诺岛令人难忘的色彩 – ヴェネトの真珠、ブラーノ島の忘れられない色

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26 February 202417 August 2024

The Unforgettable Colors of the Island of Burano

Gli indimenticabili colori dell'isola di Burano, perla del Veneto

The unforgettable colors of the island of Burano, pearl of the Veneto.
I still have some beautiful photos of the island of Burano where I was some time ago.
Every time I decide to post one, the memory of those canals and those colorful houses comes back to me and it seems like I'm remembering a dream.

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Photo taken with Honor 20.

There is also the official website of the island: isoladiburano.it.

To see all the photos I took on the island click here:

Here is where the island is located:

Burano is a town of 2,270 inhabitants that stands on four islands in the northern Venetian lagoon. It is part of the municipality of Venice and in particular of the municipality of Venice-Murano-Burano. It is connected by a bridge to the island of Mazzorbo, which has become a sort of appendix. The town is known for its typical brightly colored houses and for the centuries-old artisan needlework of Burano lace.
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The unforgettable colors of the island of Burano, pearl of the Veneto – Les couleurs inoubliables de l’île de Burano, perle de la Vénétie – Los colores inolvidables de la isla de Burano, perla del Véneto – As cores inesquecíveis da ilha de Burano, pérola do Vêneto – Die unvergesslichen Farben der Insel Burano, Perle Venetiens – Sắc màu khó quên của đảo Burano, hòn ngọc của Veneto – 威尼托明珠布拉诺岛令人难忘的色彩 – ヴェネトの真珠、ブラーノ島の忘れられない色

5 December 20235 December 2023

Spiagge da sogno: Carlisle Bay a Barbados

Spiagge da sogno: la iconica baia di Carlisle Bay a Barbados.
L’anno scorso, di questi tempi, ero prossimo a partire per i Caraibi con la nave ed arrivare in questi luoghi da sogno.
Uno dei miei preferiti è senza alcun dubbio l’isola di Barbados con questa bella insenatura chiamata Carlisle Bay con la spiaggia di Bebbles Beach.
Sì, lo ammetto, ho usato la funzione hdr della Gopro che enfatizza molto i colori ma non crediate che la realtà sia molto diversa.
Guardate i video più in basso se non ci credete!

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Photo taken with Gopro Hero 10 black.

Here are also a couple of videos recorded on this beautiful beach:

Videos recorded with Gopro Hero 10 Black.

Here's where the bay is located:

Barbados is composed mainly of limestone. It is a tropical island, constantly beaten by equatorial winds. Parts of the interior of the island are covered with large sugar cane plantations. Barbados is one of the Lesser Antilles, located east of the main chain of islands, and the closest nations are Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
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Dream beaches: the iconic Carlisle Bay in Barbados – Plages de rêve : l’emblématique Carlisle Bay à la Barbade – Playas de ensueño: la icónica Bahía Carlisle en Barbados – Praias dos sonhos: a icônica Carlisle Bay em Barbados – Traumstrände: die ikonische Carlisle Bay auf Barbados – Những bãi biển trong mơ: Vịnh Carlisle mang tính biểu tượng ở Barbados – 梦想海滩：巴巴多斯标志性的卡莱尔湾 – 夢のビーチ：バルバドスの象徴的なカーライル湾

16 October 202324 July 2024

Case colorate e negozi nel centro di Burano

Case colorate e negozi nel centro della bellissima isola di Burano.
Un ricordo del mio ultimo viaggio a Burano passeggiando nel centro della bella cittadina veneta.
Le case colorate tanto famose ed i negozietti (per turisti) con gli altrettanto famosi pizzi e ricami.

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

There is also the official website of the island: isoladiburano.it.

To see all the photos I took on the island click here:

Burano is a town of 2,270 inhabitants that stands on four islands in the northern Venetian lagoon. It is part of the municipality of Venice and in particular of the municipality of Venice-Murano-Burano. It is connected by a bridge to the island of Mazzorbo, which has become a sort of appendix. The town is known for its typical brightly colored houses and for the centuries-old artisan needlework of Burano lace.
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Colorful houses and shops in the center of the beautiful island of Burano – Maisons colorées et boutiques au centre de la magnifique île de Burano – Coloridas casas y tiendas en el centro de la hermosa isla de Burano – Casas e lojas coloridas no centro da bela ilha de Burano – Bunte Häuser und Geschäfte im Zentrum der wunderschönen Insel Burano – Những ngôi nhà và cửa hàng đầy màu sắc ở trung tâm hòn đảo Burano xinh đẹp – 美丽的布拉诺岛中心色彩缤纷的房屋和商店 – 美しいブラーノ島の中心部にあるカラフルな家や店

1 October 20237 October 2023

La vista sul borgo di Thira nell’isola greca di Santorini

La vista sul borgo di Thira nell’isola greca di Santorini.
Ancora una foto dallo mi visita, con la nave, all’isola di Santorini, in Grecia.
Questo è il borgo di Thira e si raggiunge dal mare o con una ripida funivia oppure con una tortuosa strada pedonale famosa per gli asinelli che si possono affittare per la salita.

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Photo taken withCanon EOS M100 and lensCanon EF-M 11-22.

To see the other images I took in Santorini you can click here.

I'll also leave you some videos I made (on another day though):

Videos recorded withGopro Hero 10 Black.

Santorini (also Santorino in Italian; in Modern Greek Σαντορίνη, Santoríni, in Ancient Greek Θήρα, Thera) is the southernmost island of the Cyclades archipelago, in the Aegean Sea.
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The view on the village of Thira in the island of Santorini in Greece – La vue sur le village de Thira dans l’île de Santorin en Grèce – La vista sobre el pueblo de Thira en la isla de Santorini en Grecia – A vista sobre a aldeia de Thira na ilha de Santorini na Grécia – Der Blick auf das Dorf Thira auf der Insel Santorini in Griechenland – Khung cảnh làng Thira trên đảo Santorini ở Hy Lạp – 希腊圣托里尼岛锡拉村景观 – ギリシャのサントリーニ島のティラ村の景色

28 June 202325 August 2023

Una casa rosa dell’isola di Burano vicino a Venezia

Una casa rosa dell’isola di Burano vicino a Venezia.
Le piccole case colorate sono sicuramente il biglietto da visita del borgo di Burano appena vicino a Venezia.

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Photo taken withCanon EOS M100 and lensCanon EF-M 11-22.

There is also the official website of the island: isoladiburano.it.

To see all the photos I took on the island click here:

Burano is a town of 2,270 inhabitants that stands on four islands in the northern Venetian lagoon. It is part of the municipality of Venice and in particular of the municipality of Venice-Murano-Burano. It is connected by a bridge to the island of Mazzorbo, which has become a sort of appendix. The town is known for its typical brightly colored houses and for the centuries-old artisan needlework of Burano lace.
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Some colorful houses in the streets of Burano near Venice – Quelques maisons colorées dans les rues de Burano près de Venise – Algunas casas coloridas en las calles de Burano cerca de Venecia – Algumas casas coloridas nas ruas de Burano perto de Veneza – Einige bunte Häuser in den Straßen von Burano in der Nähe von Venedig – Một số ngôi nhà đầy màu sắc trên đường phố Burano gần Venice – 威尼斯附近布拉诺街头的一些色彩缤纷的房子 – ヴェネツィア近くのブラーノの通りにあるカラフルな家々

11 May 202330 November 2023

Spiagge da sogno: Accra Beach a Bridgetown a Barbados

Spiagge da sogno: Accra Beach a Bridgetown a Barbados.
Non riesco ad uscire moltissimo dalla nave ma, quando lo faccio, cerco sempre di andare al mare (essendo ai Caraibi…).
Qualche mese fa sono stato a visitare la bella spiaggia chiamata Accra Beach (o Rockley Beach), a pochi chilometri dal porto di Bridgetown nell’isola di Barbados.
Inutile, credo, spiegarvi molto su questa spiaggia: si capisce tutto delle immagini!

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Photo taken with Gopro Hero 10 black.

And here are some videos recorded on the beach:

Videos recorded with Gopro Hero 10 Black.

Here's where the beach is located:

L’origine del nome “Barbados” è piuttosto controversa. I portoghesi, in rotta per il Brasile o gli spagnoli, furono accreditati come i primi europei a scegliere il nome dell’isola.
Pare che il nome Barbados derivi dal termine portoghese os barbados (i barbuti), dato all’isola nel 1536 dall’esploratore portoghese Pedro A. Campos perché le lunghe radici aeree pendenti degli alberi di fico barbuto (Ficus citrifolia), originario dell’isola, sembravano “barbe”. Il nome che gli indigeni Arawak attribuivano all’isola era Ichirouganaim.
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