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3 May 202523 February 2025

Some decorations inside Park Guell

Alcune decorazioni all'interno del Parco Guell a Barcellona

Some decorations inside Park Guell in Barcelona.
Park Güell, located in Barcelona, is one of the most famous masterpieces of Antoni Gaudí. This park, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is an explosion of colors, shapes and creativity that reflect the genius of the great Catalan architect.
Last year I was able to visit it, together with my wife, and of course I took lots of photos.
These were some of the decorations present in the park but there are many works to see.
One of the most iconic elements of Park Güell is the Dragon Staircase. This monumental staircase, located at the entrance to the park, is decorated with a colorful salamander, known as “El Drac”. Made using the trencadís technique, which uses fragments of colored ceramic, the salamander has become one of the most recognizable symbols of Barcelona.
Continuing along the steps, you come to the Hypostyle Hall, a covered area supported by 86 Doric columns. The ceiling of this room is decorated with mosaics representing the sun and the moon, creating a striking visual effect. The Hypostyle Hall was originally intended to serve as a covered market for the residential complex that Gaudí had designed.
Above the Hypostyle Hall is the Plaza de la Nacional, a large terrace that offers panoramic views of the city of Barcelona. The balustrade of the plaza is decorated with colorful mosaics that form geometric and floral patterns. This open space is perfect for relaxing and admiring Gaudí's art in all its splendor.
Another fascinating element of Park Güell is the Portico de la Lavandaia. This portico, with its sloping columns and wavy shapes, seems to have been carved into natural rock. The decorations of the portico, which include figures of washerwomen, reflect Gaudí's attention to detail and his ability to integrate architecture with the surrounding nature.
Park Güell is a magical place where art and nature blend in perfect harmony. Its decorations, from colorful mosaics to organic shapes, make this park a unique and unforgettable experience. If you are in Barcelona, do not miss the opportunity to visit this architectural jewel and be enchanted by its wonders.

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Park Güell (Parc Güell in Catalan and Park Güell in its original name) is a 17.18-hectare public park with gardens and architectural elements located in the upper part of the city of Barcelona, on the southern slope of Mount Carmel. Conceived as an urban complex, it was designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí, the greatest exponent of Catalan modernism, under the direction of the entrepreneur Eusebi Güell and inaugurated as a public park in 1926.
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Some decorations inside Park Guell in Barcelona – Quelques décorations à l’intérieur du Parc Guell à Barcelone – Algunas decoraciones dentro del Parque Güell de Barcelona – Algumas decorações no interior do Parque Guell em Barcelona – Einige Dekorationen im Park Güell in Barcelona – Một số đồ trang trí bên trong Công viên Guell ở Barcelona

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– https://www.catalunyaexperience.it/park-guell-casa-museu-gaudi/
– https://park.barcelonatickets.org/it/blog-it/decodificare-il-capolavoro-unanalisi-completa-dellarchitettura-di-park-guell/

20 March 202513 March 2025

A glimpse of the modern arcades of Lavagna

Uno scorcio dei portici moderni di Lavagna

A glimpse of the modern arcades of Lavagna.
Lavagna, located in the heart of the Gulf of Tigullio, is a town that combines the charm of tradition with touches of modernity. Its arcades, which wind around the main streets of the center, are a perfect example of how contemporary architecture can enrich the urban landscape.
Some are very typical and ancient, with slate elements. Others are much more recent and modern (like the ones in the photo of this post) like these on Via Nuova Italia.
The arcades of Lavagna are characterized by materials such as stone and decorated with beautiful mosaics, which give an elegant and refined look. These arcades offer ideal shelter from both the summer sun and the winter rain, making it pleasant to walk around the city in every season.
Under the arcades, there are numerous shops, cafes and restaurants that invite you to stop for a break. This covered path is always lively, with residents and tourists mingling, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere. It is the perfect place to go shopping, enjoy a coffee or simply observe the city life.
The porticos are not only an architectural element, but also a meeting point for the local community. Here, the inhabitants of Lavagna meet to shop, chat and enjoy a moment of relaxation. This makes the porticos a dynamic and social place, where you can breathe the authentic atmosphere of Ligurian life.
For those visiting Lavagna, a walk under the porticos is an experience not to be missed. In addition to offering a unique view of the city, they allow you to discover hidden corners and architectural details that tell the story and culture of this fascinating Ligurian village.

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

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A glimpse of the modern arcades of Lavagna – Un aperçu des portiques modernes de Lavagna – Un vistazo a los pórticos modernos de Lavagna – Um vislumbre dos pórticos modernos de Lavagna – Ein Blick auf die modernen Portiken von Lavagna – Một cái nhìn thoáng qua về những mái hiên hiện đại của Lavagna

12 February 20254 February 2025

The building in Corso Colombo with the fish shop

Il palazzo in Corso Colombo con la pescheria

The building in Corso Colombo with the fishmonger's shop.
As long as I can remember, in this building at the end of Corso Colombo, in Sestri Levante, there has been the Ai Pesci Vivi fishmonger's shop with its artistic exterior decoration.
On the left there is the fruit and vegetable shop and on the right, once, there was the butcher.

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

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The building in Corso Colombo with the fish market – Le bâtiment du Corso Colombo avec la poissonnerie – El edificio en Corso Colombo con la pescadería. – O edifício no Corso Colombo com a peixaria – Das Gebäude im Corso Colombo mit dem Fischgeschäft – Tòa nhà ở Corso Colombo với cửa hàng cá

6 May 202322 July 2024

The mosaic of the apse of Sant'Ambrogio in Milan

Il mosaico del catino absidale di Sant'Ambrogio a Milano

The mosaic of the apse of Sant’Ambrogio in Milan.
The mosaic of the apse of the Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio in Milan is one of the most important works of art in the city. Made around 1200, it is a notable example of medieval mosaic art in Italy.
The mosaic represents Christ Pantocrator, seated on a throne with an open book, surrounded by the symbols of the evangelists. On his sides are figures of saints, including Sant’Ambrogio, to whom the basilica is dedicated. The representation of Christ is typical of Byzantine iconography, with a solemn face and a blessing gesture.
The mosaic follows the Byzantine iconographic canons, with a strong emphasis on the majesty and sacredness of the figures represented. The colors are bright, with abundant use of gold to emphasize the divinity and importance of the sacred figures. The mosaic tiles are arranged to create an effect of light and depth, which gives life to the figures.

The mosaic is not only a work of art, but also a symbol of devotion and spirituality. It represents the continuity of the Christian faith throughout the centuries and the centrality of the figure of Christ in the religious life of the community.

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

This is the official website of the church: basilicasantambrogio.it.

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The mosaic that occupies the semi-domed apse of the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio depicts the image of Christ enthroned, surrounded by Saints Gervasius and Protasius, on a gold background.
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The mosaic in the apse of the basilica of Sant’Ambrogio in Milan – La mosaïque de l’abside de la basilique de Sant’Ambrogio à Milan – El mosaico en el ábside de la basílica de Sant’Ambrogio en Milán – O mosaico na abside da basílica de Sant’Ambrogio em Milão – Das Mosaik in der Apsis der Basilika Sant’Ambrogio in Mailand – Bức tranh khảm ở hậu cung của vương cung thánh đường Sant’Ambrogio ở Milan – 米兰圣安布罗焦大教堂后殿的马赛克 – ミラノのサンタンブロージョ大聖堂の後陣のモザイク

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7 December 202227 July 2024

La cupola del Sacello di San Vittore in ciel d’oro

La cupola del Sacello di San Vittore in ciel d’oro a Milano.
Dal momento che oggi e’ il 7 di dicembre e si festeggia Sant’Ambrogio ho deciso di postarvi una foto scattata appunto nella famosa basilica a lui dedicata a Milano.
In realtà’ la immagine e’ di un altro celebre santo milanese, San Vittore, che e’ raffigurato al centro della cupola in mosaico d’oro in una cappella paleocristiana all’interno della Basilica.

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

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La volta del sacello è interamente in mosaico d’oro. Al centro il ritratto di Vittore, in corrispondenza della sua tomba, è circondato da una corona di spighe (estate) e frutti (autunno) simboli pagani del succedersi delle stagioni e quindi dell’eternità. Sulle pareti laterali della cupola sono raffigurati a figura intera sei santi.
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The dome of the Sacello di San Vittore in the golden sky in Milan – Le dôme du Sacello di San Vittore dans le ciel d’or à Milan – La cúpula del Sacello di San Vittore en el cielo dorado de Milán – A cúpula do Sacello di San Vittore no céu dourado em Milão – Die Kuppel des Sacello di San Vittore im goldenen Himmel in Mailand – Mái vòm của Sacello di San Vittore trên bầu trời vàng ở Milan – 米兰金色天空中的圣维托雷教堂穹顶 – ミラノの黄金の空に浮かぶSacellodiSanVittoreのドーム

5 November 202225 December 2024

The main altar of the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio in Milan

L'altare maggiore della Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio a Milano

The main altar of the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio in Milan.
The splendid basilica of Milan, famous for its façade and cloister, is also very beautiful inside.
Behind it is the apse in golden mosaics and in the middle, protected by the ciborium, the splendid altar covered in gold and silver positioned right above the relics of Saints Gervasio and Protasio and of Ambrose himself.

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

This is the official website of the church: basilicasantambrogio.it.

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The altar of Sant’Ambrogio is the main altar of the Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio in Milan. The altar is the fulcrum of the renovation that the Frankish bishop Angilberto II carried out in Sant’Ambrogio. The ancient basilica, with its heritage of relics, is the place where the political and religious program that guides the reorganization of the city and the territory by the bishop, representative of the Carolingian power, is manifested.
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The main altar of the Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio in Milan – Le maître-autel de la Basilique de Sant’Ambrogio à Milan – El altar mayor de la Basílica de Sant’Ambrogio en Milán – O altar principal da Basílica de Sant’Ambrogio em Milão – Der Hauptaltar der Basilika Sant’Ambrogio in Mailand – Bàn thờ chính của Vương cung thánh đường Sant’Ambrogio ở Milan – 米兰圣安布罗焦大教堂的主祭坛 – ミラノのサンタンブロージョ大聖堂の主祭壇

8 June 202220 July 2024

The mosaic of the Madonna enthroned with Child

Il mosaico della Madonna in trono col Bambino fra i santi Gennaro e Restituta a Napoli

The mosaic of the Madonna enthroned with Child between Saints Gennaro and Restituta in Naples.
The Cathedral of Naples, in addition to being splendid in itself, also incorporates another basilica, that of Santa Restituita.
Of this other church I photographed the splendid (in my opinion) mosaic of the apse created by Lello da Orvieto.
Doesn't it seem like a masterpiece to you too?

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

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The fifth and sixth chapels of the left nave finally form a single space together with the presbyterial space that follows. This space is dedicated to the Madonna del Principio and has in the apse the mosaic of the Madonna enthroned with Child between the saints Gennaro and Restituta made in 1322 by Lello da Orvieto.
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The mosaic of the Madonna enthroned with the Child between the saints Gennaro and Restituta in Naples – La mosaïque de la Vierge intronisée avec l’Enfant entre les saints Gennaro et Restituta à Naples – El mosaico de la Virgen entronizada con el Niño entre los santos Gennaro y Restituta en Nápoles – O mosaico da Madonna entronizada com o Menino entre os santos Gennaro e Restituta em Nápoles – Das Mosaik der thronenden Madonna mit Kind zwischen den Heiligen Gennaro und Restituta in Neapel – Bức tranh khảm Đức Mẹ lên ngôi với Hài Nhi giữa các vị thánh Gennaro và Restituta ở Naples – 那不勒斯圣人 Gennaro 和 Restituta 之间的圣母与孩子一起登上宝座的马赛克 – ナポリの聖人ジェンナーロとレスティトゥータの間に子供と共に即位したマドンナのモザイク

3 November 202121 July 2024

Particolari della Santissima Concezione a Cavi

Particolari della chiesa della Santissima Concezione a Cavi di Lavagna.
Alcuni particolare della chiesetta che sta sulla collina di Cavi di Lavagna.
Il bel mosaico dorato della facciata e le tre statue che ne addobbano il tetto.

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

Internamente la chiesa è costituita da un’unica navata con presbiterio, coro, un altare maggiore marmoreo e quattro laterali. Nel 1938 si rinnovò la seicentesca facciata in stile barocco genovese.
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Details of the church of the Santissima Concezione in Cavi di Lavagna – Détails de l’église de la Santissima Concezione à Cavi di Lavagna – Detalles de la iglesia de la Santissima Concezione en Cavi di Lavagna – Detalhes da igreja da Santissima Concezione em Cavi di Lavagna – Details der Kirche Santissima Concezione in Cavi di Lavagna – Chi tiết về nhà thờ Santissima Concezione ở Cavi di Lavagna – Cavi di Lavagna Santissima Concezione 教堂的细节 – Cavi di Lavagna の Santissima Concezione 教会の詳細

26 June 202123 July 2024

Galleria dell’ascensore di Castelletto Ponente a Genova

Galleria dell’ascensore di Castelletto Ponente a Genova.
Genova è una città, come già tutti siete, costruita su un territorio dai molti sali e scendi.
Da molto tempo però la modernità ha fornito dei mezzi per ovviare, in parte, alla fatica dei molti genovesi che per tornare a casa dovevano affrontare cerume e scalinate infinite.
Sono nate cremagliere e ascensori uno dei quali lo si raggiunge attraverso questa bella galleria e che porta alla Spianata Castelletto.
Questo è quello di Ponente che ha quasi un secolo di vita; a Levante ve ne è un altro più “turistico” e più vecchio ancora (costruito nel 1910).

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Costruito nel 1929 nelle immediate vicinanze del precedente, non ha mai ottenuto particolare favore nell’utenza a causa della poco felice collocazione della stazione a valle raggiungibile solo attraverso la galleria stradale Giuseppe Garibaldi, tra piazza del Portello e largo Zecca. Al lato opposto della galleria si trova un’altra galleria pedonale, raggiungibile tramite un attraversamento regolato da semaforo, che porta in piazza della Meridiana nelle immediate vicinanze di via Garibaldi.
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Castelletto Ponente lift tunnel in Genoa – Tunnel d’ascenseur de Castelletto Ponente à Gênes – Túnel de elevación de Castelletto Ponente en Génova – Túnel de elevador Castelletto Ponente em Génova – Aufzugstunnel Castelletto Ponente in Genua – Đường hầm thang máy Castelletto Ponente ở Genoa – 热那亚 Castelletto Ponente 电梯隧道 – ジェノアのカステレットポネンテリフトトンネル

3 December 202026 March 2023

I Ciottoli della Chiesa di Santa Sabina a Trigoso

I Ciottoli della Chiesa di Santa Sabina a Trigoso.
Una delle tradizioni artistiche più note in Liguria è quella detta risseu cioè l’uso di pietre del mare per fare dei mosaici nei sagrati delle chiese.
Questo è il sagrato, restaurato un paio di anni fa, della chiesa di Trigoso (Santa Sabina).
E’ veramente spettacolare.
Qui potete trovare una bella spiegazione dei ciottoli: trigoso.it.

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Photo taken with Canon EOS M100 and lens Canon EF-S10.

L’origine di questa tecnica è incerta, alcuni propendono per un’origine molto antica, proveniente addirittura dalle civiltà mesopotamiche, che si snoda in un continuum storico dall’antica Assiria (significativi i ritrovamenti della città e delle pavimentazioni di Ziyaret Tepe in Turchia), attraverso la Grecia (ad esempio le decorazioni presenti sull’isola di Simi e nel monastero di Kalopetra a Rodi) da cui poi sarebbe giunta a Genova attraverso gli scambi commerciali.
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