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16 June 202520 March 2025

An alley in the village of Spello in Umbria

An alley in the village of Spello in Umbria.
Spello, located in the heart of Umbria, is a village that enchants visitors with its authentic atmosphere and its thousand-year history. Even outside the flower season, Spello maintains a unique charm thanks to its cobbled alleys, ancient Roman walls and stone houses that tell stories of times gone by.
Walking through the streets of Spello, you can admire the medieval and Renaissance architecture that characterizes the village. The fortified walls, built by the Romans, are still well preserved and offer a glimpse into the glorious past of the city. The entrance gates, such as Porta Consolare and Porta Venere, are evidence of the historical grandeur of Spello.
The alleys of Spello offer picturesque views and suggestive corners. The narrow and winding streets lead to quiet squares where you can sit and enjoy the calm of the village. The churches, such as Santa Maria Maggiore with its Baglioni Chapel frescoed by Pinturicchio, are places of great artistic and spiritual interest.
Spello is also known for its traditional Umbrian cuisine. The village's restaurants and trattorias offer typical dishes such as torta al testo, local olive oil and fine wines. A visit to Spello is not complete without sampling the region's culinary specialties.
For those who want to explore Spello, the village is easily accessible by car, train or plane. Once there, you can explore the village on foot, by bike or with a guided tour

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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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An alley in the village of Spello in Umbria – Une ruelle dans le village de Spello en Ombrie – Un callejón en el pueblo de Spello en Umbría – Um beco na aldeia de Spello, na Úmbria – Eine Gasse im Dorf Spello in Umbrien – Một con hẻm ở làng Spello ở Umbria

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References:
– https://www.viaggiando-italia.it/i-vicoli-fioriti-nel-borgo-medievale-di-spello-in-umbria
– https://www.10cose.it/spello/cosa-vedere-borgo-spello

2 May 202523 February 2025

The arches in the alleys of the village of Spello in Umbria

Gli archi nei vicoli del borgo di Spello in Umbria

The arches in the alleys of the village of Spello in Umbria.
I am fascinated by the arches that often, in small historic villages, are placed as reinforcement between one building and another.
In architecture they are called sbatacchio arches and I love to photograph them.
This was a small alley in the village of Spell, a splendid Umbrian village.

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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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The arches in the alleys of the village of Spello in Umbria – Les arches dans les ruelles du village de Spello en Ombrie – Los arcos en las callejuelas del pueblo de Spello en Umbría – Os arcos nas ruelas da aldeia de Spello, na Úmbria – Die Bögen in den Gassen des Dorfes Spello in Umbrien – Những mái vòm trong các con hẻm của làng Spello ở Umbria

28 April 202518 February 2025

Details of the Palace with the Black Porticoes in Chiavari

Dei particolari del Palazzo dai Portici Neri a Chiavari

Details of the Palazzo dai Portici Neri in Chiavari.
I have already told you about this beautiful palace in a couple of other posts but it is so beautiful that I always photograph it when I pass by.
The stone porticos and the barely visible decorations (left over from previous restorations) make it, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful in Chiavari.

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The Palazzo dei Portici Neri is one of the oldest buildings in the entire city of Chiavari. It is located in the central Piazza Fenice, near the Chiavari Castle and the ancient medieval walls. This palace was built in the 13th century, perhaps as a noble residence.
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Details of the Palace with the Black Porticoes in Chiavari – Détails du Palazzo dai Portici Neri à Chiavari – Detalles del Palazzo dai Portici Neri en Chiavari – Detalhes do Palazzo dai Portici Neri em Chiavari – Details des Palazzo dai Portici Neri in Chiavari – Thông tin chi tiết về Palazzo dai Portici Neri ở Chiavari

4 March 202516 March 2025

The steps of the church of San Francesco in Bevagna

La scalinata della chiesa di San Francesco a Bevagna

The steps of the church of San Francesco in Bevagna.
While discovering the magnificent village of Bevagna, in Umbria, I immediately found this glimpse with this beautiful stone staircase that leads to the beautiful church dedicated to San Francesco.
Just one of the many glimpses that the village offers.

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Filippo Silvestri (Bevagna, 22 June 1873 – Portici, 10 June 1949) was an Italian entomologist. His subsequent career developed within this structure, becoming director of the Istituto superiore agrario of Portici between 1920 and 1930 and bringing it to worldwide fame. The collection of insects of the institute, which includes about two thousand species collected by Silvestri in over half a century of activity, is still considered among the most important in the world.
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The steps of the church of San Francesco in Bevagna – L’escalier de l’église de San Francesco à Bevagna – La escalera de la iglesia de San Francisco en Bevagna – A escadaria da igreja de San Francesco em Bevagna – Die Treppe der Kirche San Francesco in Bevagna – Cầu thang của nhà thờ San Francesco ở Bevagna

5 February 202530 January 2025

The keystone of a portal in Alesund

La chiave di volta di un portale di Alesund in Norvegia

The keystone of a portal in Alesund, Norway.
When I have my camera with a telephoto lens with me, I always try to photograph the details of the place I visit, as well as its beauty.
In this case, walking through the Norwegian town of Alesund, I saw this keystone of an ancient portal and it immediately caught my attention.

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

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Ålesund is a municipality and a city in Norway in the county of Møre og Romsdal. Located 236 km north of Bergen, the city of Ålesund is spread over several islands, the main ones being Hessa to the west, Aspøy in the center and Nørvøy the easternmost. The center of the city is crossed by the Ålesundet, the strait that separates the islands of Aspøy and Nørvøy.
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The keystone of a portal in Alesund, Norway – La clé de voûte d’un portail à Alesund en Norvège – La piedra angular de un portal en Alesund en Noruega – A pedra basilar de um portal em Alesund, na Noruega – Der Schlussstein eines Portals in Alesund in Norwegen – Nền tảng của một cổng thông tin ở Alesund ở Na Uy

19 January 202510 April 2025

An alley in the historic center of Perugia

An alley in the historic center of Perugia.
Walking through the beautiful historic center of the Umbrian town of Perugia you come across a maze of streets and alleys that are very beautiful to photograph. The stone walls and streets are spectacular!
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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 24-50.

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From the main square in the centre, five royal roads branched off, which connected – and still partly connect – the city of Perugia with Cortona (today the Via Cortonese overlaps with the Trasimeno state road), Orvieto (Via Marscianese), Gubbio (Via Eugubina), Città di Castello and the Via Flaminia (Foligno) which led from Rome to Ariminium (now Romagna).
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An alley in the historic center of Perugia – Une ruelle dans le centre historique de Pérouse – Un callejón en el centro histórico de Perugia – Um beco no centro histórico de Perugia – Eine Gasse im historischen Zentrum von Perugia – Một con hẻm ở trung tâm lịch sử của Perugia

5 December 20242 December 2024

A characteristic alley in the village of Spello in Umbria

Un vicolo caratteristico del borgo di Spello in Umbria

A characteristic alley in the village of Spello in Umbria.
In the heart of Umbria, the village of Spello stands out for its timeless beauty and the charm of its cobbled alleys. One of the most characteristic is the Vicolo dei Baci, located in Via Sant’Angelo. This picturesque corner is famous for its colorful flowers and limestone houses, which create a romantic and welcoming atmosphere.
Spello, known as “Splendidissima Colonia Julia” in Roman times, still preserves traces of its long history. Walking through the alleys, you can admire the Roman walls, the Augustan gates such as Porta Consolare and Porta Venere, and numerous historic buildings. The Vicolo dei Baci, with its arches and flower-filled facades, perfectly represents the harmony between nature and architecture that characterizes Spello.
Walking through its alleys is an experience that involves all the senses. Its alleys are particularly evocative during the Infiorate del Corpus Domini, when the streets of Spello transform into carpets of flowers, making every corner of the village even more magical. The scents of the flowers, the bright colors of the plants and the sound of footsteps on the cobblestones create a unique atmosphere.
Spello offers numerous points of interest. The Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, with the Baglioni Chapel frescoed by Pinturicchio, and the Church of Sant’Andrea, which houses works of art of great value, are just some of the wonders to discover. Don’t forget to also visit the Pinacoteca Comunale, which collects sacred works of art and frescoes from the medieval period.
This alley is just one of the many hidden treasures of Spello. This Umbrian village, with its thousand-year history and its natural beauty, is an unmissable destination for those who love art, culture and the tranquility of small historic centers. A walk through its alleys will make you fall in love with this corner of Italy, where every stone tells a story and every flower adds a touch of poetry.

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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 characteristic alley in the village of Spello in Umbria – Une ruelle caractéristique du village de Spello en Ombrie – Un callejón característico en el pueblo de Spello en Umbría – Um beco característico na aldeia de Spello, na Úmbria – Eine charakteristische Gasse im Dorf Spello in Umbrien – Một con hẻm đặc trưng ở làng Spello ở Umbria

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8 November 202427 January 2025

A glimpse of the village of Montefalco in Umbria

Uno scorcio del borgo di Montefalco in Umbria

A glimpse of the village of Montefalco in Umbria.
To enter the village and to reach the main square you have to go up because these stone streets are very pretty.
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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 24-50.

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Montefalco, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, is located on top of a hill overlooking the plain of the Topino and Clitunno rivers. Because of this favorable panoramic position, since 1568 it has been given the name of “Balcony of Umbria”. From here, on the clearest days, from various viewpoints it is possible to admire a 360° panorama that spans the entire valley between Perugia and Spoleto, from the slopes of the Sub-Apennines to those of the Martani Mountains.
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A glimpse of the village of Montefalco in Umbria – Un aperçu du village de Montefalco en Ombrie – Un vistazo al pueblo de Montefalco en Umbría – Um vislumbre da aldeia de Montefalco na Úmbria – Ein Blick auf das Dorf Montefalco in Umbrien – Một cái nhìn thoáng qua về ngôi làng Montefalco ở Umbria

21 October 202421 October 2024

A glimpse of the historic center of Lavagna

Uno scorcio del centro storico di Lavagna

A glimpse of the historic center of Lavagna.
Walking through the center of the beautiful town on the Gulf of Tigullio, I was, for the umpteenth time, to see and photograph the Torre del Borgo and the beautiful garden that lies in front of it.
This is the little violet that reaches it.

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A glimpse of the historic center of Lavagna – Un aperçu du centre historique de Lavagna – Un vistazo al centro histórico de Lavagna – Um vislumbre do centro histórico de Lavagna – Ein Blick auf das historische Zentrum von Lavagna – Một cái nhìn thoáng qua về trung tâm lịch sử của Lavagna – 拉瓦尼亚历史中心一瞥 – ラヴァーニャの歴史的中心部を垣間見る

19 October 202419 October 2024

A couple of glimpses of the village of Trevi in Umbria

Un paio di scorci del borgo di Trevi in Umbria

A couple of glimpses of the village of Trevi in Umbria.
Last spring I spent a few days, with my wife, visiting the beautiful region of Umbria.
We settled in the Perugia area and visited many of the villages around there.
These two shots are of the alleys of the beautiful village of Trevi, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.

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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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