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Details of the houses in Bryggen in Bergen

Particolari delle case di Bryggen a Bergen

Details of the houses in Bryggen in Bergen.
Bryggen, the historic heart of Bergen, is one of Norway's most iconic places. This charming district, with its characteristic colorful wooden houses, was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. The houses in Bryggen date back to the 14th century, when Bergen was an important trading center for the Hanseatic League. These wooden structures, with their sloping roofs and bright facades, have been faithfully rebuilt after numerous fires, maintaining their medieval appearance intact.
One of the most fascinating elements of the houses in Bryggen are the small statues that adorn the facades. These statues, often carved from wood, represent a variety of subjects, from historical and mythological characters to animals and symbolic figures. Each statue tells a story and adds a unique and personal touch to each house.
Walking through the narrow streets of Bryggen is like taking a trip back in time. The statues on the facades of the houses not only decorate the buildings, but also serve as a testimony to the city's rich cultural and artistic history. These architectural details reflect the skill of the local craftsmen and their attention to detail, which have helped make Bryggen such a special place.
The houses of Bryggen today house craft shops, art galleries and cozy cafés. Don't miss the chance to visit the Hanseatic Museum, which offers an in-depth look into the lives of the merchants of the time. The statues on the facades of the houses are just one of the many details that make this neighborhood a fascinating place to explore.
Bryggen is a place that enchants both tourists and locals. Its colorful houses and unique atmosphere will leave you breathless. The small statues that adorn the facades of the houses add an extra layer of charm and history to this already extraordinary neighborhood. If you are planning a visit to Bergen, be sure to include Bryggen in your itinerary.

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Particolari delle case di Bryggen a Bergen

Particolari delle case di Bryggen a Bergen

Particolari delle case di Bryggen a Bergen

Particolari delle case di Bryggen a Bergen

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Bryggen (Norwegian for wharf or landing place), also called Tyskebryggen (German or German Landing) is the historic waterfront district of the city of Bergen in Norway, consisting of wooden houses built in rows and home to the merchants of the Hanseatic League from the 14th to the 18th century. The district occupies the entire eastern side of Vågen Bay.
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Details of the houses in Bryggen in Bergen – Détails des maisons Bryggen à Bergen – Detalles de las casas Bryggen en Bergen – Detalhes das casas Bryggen em Bergen – Details zu den Bryggen-Häusern in Bergen – Thông tin chi tiết về Bryggen House ở Bergen

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Palestro Street and the statue of Vittorio Emanuele II

Via Palestro e la statua di Vittorio Emanuele II

Via Palestro e la statua di Vittorio Emanuele II.
Genova, con il suo ricco patrimonio storico e culturale, offre numerosi angoli affascinanti da scoprire. Tra questi, Via Palestro e la statua di Vittorio Emanuele II rappresentano due punti di grande interesse nel cuore della città.
Via Palestro è una delle strade più eleganti e storiche di Genova. Situata nel quartiere di Castelletto, questa via è caratterizzata da edifici signorili e palazzi storici che raccontano la storia della città. Passeggiando lungo Via Palestro, si possono ammirare le facciate decorate e i dettagli architettonici che testimoniano il passato glorioso di Genova.
Alla fine di Via Palestro, in Piazza Corvetto, si trova la maestosa statua di Vittorio Emanuele II. Questo monumento equestre, realizzato dallo scultore milanese Francesco Barzaghi e inaugurato nel 1886, è dedicato al primo re dell’Italia unita. La statua, in bronzo, raffigura Vittorio Emanuele II a cavallo e sorge su un piedistallo di granito.
La piazza stessa è un esempio di eleganza ottocentesca, con il suo sistema viario “a stella” che ricorda i modelli francesi. La statua di Vittorio Emanuele II non è solo un simbolo storico, ma anche un punto di riferimento per i genovesi e i visitatori che desiderano immergersi nella storia della città.
Via Palestro e la statua di Vittorio Emanuele II rappresentano un perfetto connubio tra storia e modernità. Da un lato, Via Palestro offre un viaggio nel passato attraverso i suoi edifici storici e la sua atmosfera elegante; dall’altro, la statua di Vittorio Emanuele II celebra un momento cruciale della storia italiana.
Questi luoghi sono ideali per una passeggiata rilassante, permettendo di scoprire angoli nascosti e di godere della bellezza architettonica di Genova. Che siate residenti o turisti, una visita a Via Palestro e alla statua di Vittorio Emanuele II è un’esperienza imperdibile per apprezzare appieno il fascino di questa città.

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Via Palestro e la statua di Vittorio Emanuele II

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The Battle of Palestro is an episode of the Second Italian War of Independence. It was fought on 31 May 1859 in Palestro and was preceded by a smaller battle the day before. On 30 May 1859, the Piedmontese troops of King Victor Emmanuel II of Savoy conquered Palestro and some nearby towns near Vercelli. Their aim was to cover a large maneuver of the allied French army, commanded by Napoleon III of France, which was taking place further north and aimed at Milan. The following day, the Austrians of General Fredrick Zobel attempted to reconquer the lost positions and were repelled near Palestro by the 4th Piedmontese Division of Enrico Cialdini effectively supported by the 3rd French Zouave Regiment. The Franco-Piedmontese victory of 31 May increased the disorientation of the Austrians and allowed Napoleon III to implement his maneuver towards Milan.
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Palestro Street and the statue of Vittorio Emanuele II – Strada Palestro et la statue de Vittorio Emanuele II – Strada Palestro y la estatua de Vittorio Emanuele II – Strada Palestro e a estátua de Vittorio Emanuele II – Strada Palestro und die Statue von Vittorio Emanuele II – Strada Palestro và tượng Vittorio Emanuele II

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The Fisherman in the Bay of Silence on February 1, 2024

Il Pescatore Baia del Silenzio il 1 febbraio 2024

The Fisherman in the Bay of Silence on February 1, 2024.
The beautiful statue of the Fisherman overlooking the Bay of Silence.
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Il Pescatore Baia del Silenzio il 1 febbraio 2024

Il Pescatore Baia del Silenzio il 1 febbraio 2024

Il Pescatore Baia del Silenzio il 1 febbraio 2024

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The Fisherman in the Bay of Silence on February 1, 2024 – Le pêcheur dans la baie du silence le 1er février 2024 – El Pescador en la Bahía del Silencio el 1 de febrero de 2024 – O Pescador na Baía do Silêncio a 1 de fevereiro de 2024 – Der Fischer in der Bucht der Stille am 1. Februar 2024 – Người Đánh Cá Trong Vịnh Im Lặng vào ngày 1 tháng 2 năm 2024
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The statue of the Wanderer in the city of Bergen

La statua del Vagabondo nella città di Bergen

The statue of the Tramp in the city of Bergen.
Walking in the center of Bergen I came across this statue depicting a tramp (homeless in English).

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La statua del Vagabondo nella città di Bergen

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The statue of the homeless man in the city of Bergen – La statue du sans-abri dans la ville de Bergen – La estatua del vagabundo en la ciudad de Bergen – A estátua do mendigo na cidade de Bergen – Die Statue des Obdachlosen in der Stadt Bergen – Bức tượng người đàn ông vô gia cư ở thành phố Bergen
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The facade of Palazzo Giureconsulti in Milan

La facciata di Palazzo dei Giureconsulti a Milano

The facade of Palazzo Giureconsulti in Milan.
Located in the heart of Milan, in Piazza Mercanti, the Palazzo dei Giureconsulti is a magnificent example of 16th-century Mannerist architecture. Its construction began in 1562 to a design by architect Vincenzo Seregni, commissioned by Pope Pius IV, born Giovanni Angelo Medici.
The palace was built on the site of a previous 13th-century building, which was demolished to make way for the new structure. A distinctive element of the palace is the civic tower, originally built by Napo Torriani, which was integrated into the new project as a bell tower. The bell, known as “Zavataria”, was rung to announce public events such as executions.
The building initially served as the seat of the Collegio dei Nobili Dottori, an institution that trained politicians and lawyers. Over the centuries, the palace has housed various institutions, including the Stock Exchange, the Telegraph and the Banca Popolare di Milano. Since 1911, it has been owned by the Chamber of Commerce of Milan.
During the Second World War, the building suffered serious damage due to bombings, but was restored in the 1980s under the direction of Gianni Mezzanotte. This restoration equipped the building with modern technological equipment, making it a prestigious multifunctional center for events and conferences.
Today, the Palazzo dei Giureconsulti continues to be a point of reference for the city of Milan, hosting cultural events, conferences and business meetings. Its strategic location, a few steps from the Duomo, makes it an unmissable destination for those visiting the city.

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La facciata di Palazzo dei Giureconsulti a Milano

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The facade of Palazzo Giureconsulti in Milan – La façade du Palazzo Giureconsulti à Milan – La fachada del Palazzo Giureconsulti en Milán – A fachada do Palazzo Giureconsulti em Milão – Die Fassade des Palazzo Giureconsulti in Mailand – Mặt tiền của Palazzo Giureconsulti ở Milan

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The Monument to the Heroes of 1809 in Barcelona

Il Monumento agli Eroi del 1809 a Barcellona

Monument to the Heroes of 1809 in Barcelona.
The Monument to the Heroes of 1809, located in Barcelona, ​​is a symbol of resistance and sacrifice. Also known as the Monument to the Martyrs of Independence, it is dedicated to eight people who were executed after a failed attempt to liberate the city from the occupying French troops.
During the Spanish War of Independence (1807-1814), Barcelona was occupied by Napoleon's army and turned into a military stronghold. On May 12, 1809, around 8,000 citizens attempted to overthrow the French troops. The uprising was quickly suppressed and the organizers were captured. On June 2, eighteen conspirators were tried by a military court. Five of them were sentenced to death and executed in front of the Citadel of Barcelona. During the executions, three men rang the bells of the Barcelona Cathedral in an attempt to provoke a second uprising. French soldiers blockaded the cathedral, where the rebels held out for three days before being captured and eventually executed.
The monument, inaugurated in 1929, is located in Plaça Garriga i Bachs, opposite the side entrance to Barcelona Cathedral. It consists of a bronze statue of the five martyrs on a stone pedestal, flanked by tile panels with illustrations of the occupation of Barcelona. The statue was created by Josep Llimona, but was not completed in time for the inauguration. The organization that commissioned the monument decided to go ahead with the inauguration and add the statue later. Completion was delayed by the Spanish Civil War, and Llimona's statue was finally installed in 1941, along with two alabaster angels by Vicenç Navarro.
The Monument to the Heroes of 1809 is a tribute to the sacrifices made for freedom and independence. A plaque at the base of the monument is engraved with the names of the eight martyrs: Father Juan Gallifa, Dr. Joaquim Pou, Juan Massana, Salvador Aulet, Jose Navarro, Pedro Lastortras, Julian Portet and Ramon Mas. The plaque reads: “They sacrificed their lives for God, their country and their king. The grateful city in perpetual memory.”
The monument is located in the heart of the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, ​​near the Cathedral. The nearest metro stop is Jaume I on the L4 line (yellow line). In addition to the monument, other attractions nearby include the Bishop’s Bridge (El Pont del Bisbe), the Wall of the Kiss (The World Begins in Every Kiss) and the Plaça de Sant Felip Neri.

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Il Monumento agli Eroi del 1809 a Barcellona

Il Monumento agli Eroi del 1809 a Barcellona

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The Monument to the Heroes of 1809 in Barcelona – Le Monument aux Héros de 1809 à Barcelone – El Monumento a los Héroes de 1809 en Barcelona – O Monumento aos Heróis de 1809 em Barcelona – Das Denkmal für die Helden von 1809 in Barcelona – Đài tưởng niệm các anh hùng năm 1809 ở Barcelona

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– https://barcelonalowdown.com/monument-to-the-heroes-of-1809/
– https://www.tripadvisor.it/Attraction_Review-g187497-d24156326-Reviews-Monument_Als_Herois_Del_1809-Barcelona_Catalonia.html
– https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monument_als_Herois_del_1809

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The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen

La statua della Sirenetta a Copenaghen

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen.
The Little Mermaid statue, located at the entrance to the port of Copenhagen, is one of the most iconic symbols of the Danish capital. This bronze sculpture, 1.25 meters high and weighing 175 kg, represents the protagonist of the famous fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, “The Little Mermaid”.
The statue was commissioned in 1909 by Carl Jacobsen, son of the founder of Carlsberg beer, after being fascinated by a ballet based on Andersen's fairy tale. The work was created by the sculptor Edvard Eriksen and inaugurated on August 23, 1913. Eriksen used his wife Eline as a model for the body of the statue, while the face was inspired by the dancer Ellen Price.
Since its inauguration, the Little Mermaid has become one of the most visited tourist attractions in Copenhagen. Its picturesque location overlooking the Baltic Sea attracts millions of visitors every year, eager to see this melancholic and fascinating figure up close.
Over the years, the Little Mermaid statue has been the target of numerous acts of vandalism. It has been beheaded several times, daubed with paint and even blown up with a small charge of dynamite. Despite these incidents, the statue has always been restored and continues to represent a symbol of resilience and beauty for the city of Copenhagen.
The Little Mermaid's fame has inspired numerous copies around the world. A replica can be found in Solvang, California, while other versions of the statue can be seen in New Zealand, Thailand and even on the island of Ischia, Italy.
Visiting the Little Mermaid statue is a must-see for anyone visiting Copenhagen. This timeless symbol of the city not only tells a fascinating story, but also represents Danish culture and art around the world.

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The Little Mermaid statue is a 1.25 m tall, 175 kg heavy bronze sculpture located at the entrance to the harbour of Copenhagen and is one of the symbols of the Danish capital. It depicts the main character, the Little Mermaid, from one of Hans Christian Andersen's most famous fairy tales, The Little Mermaid. The statue was commissioned in 1909 by Carl Jacobsen, son of the founder of Carlsberg, who had been fascinated by Hans Beck's adaptation of the fairy tale into a ballet. It was created by the sculptor Edvard Eriksen (1876-1959) and first shown to the public on 23 August 1913. Eriksen used his wife Eline as a model.
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The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen – La statue de la Petite Sirène à Copenhague – La estatua de la Sirenita en Copenhague – A estátua da Pequena Sereia em Copenhaga – Die Statue der kleinen Meerjungfrau in Kopenhagen – Tượng nàng tiên cá ở Copenhagen

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The statues on the facade of St. Peter's in Rome

Le statue della facciata di San Pietro a Roma

The statues on the facade of St. Peter's in Rome.
The most important Basilica of the Catholic Church has 13 statues and a clock on its facade.
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Le statue della facciata di San Pietro a Roma

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At the top are the statues, some over 5.7 m high, of Jesus, John the Baptist and eleven of the twelve apostles (Saint Peter is missing). On the sides of the same are two clocks made in 1785 by Giuseppe Valadier, the clock on the left, called Oltremontano, indicates the real time, the one based on the time zone, while the one on the right, called Italian, indicates the solar Italic time with the count starting at sunset of each day and the completion of the twenty-fourth hour at the following sunset; furthermore, another difference, the one on the left has the two classic hands of the hours and minutes while the one on the right has a single hand.
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The statues of the facade of San Pietro in Rome – Les statues de la façade de San Pietro à Rome – Las estatuas de la fachada de San Pietro en Roma – As estátuas da fachada de San Pietro em Roma – Die Statuen der Fassade von San Pietro in Rom – Những bức tượng ở mặt tiền của San Pietro ở Rome
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The stylobate lion at the entrance to the Palazzo dei Priori

Il leone stiloforo all'ingresso del Palazzo dei Priori di Perugia

The column-bearing lion at the entrance of the Palazzo dei Priori in Perugia.
I like to photograph the statues of animals that I encounter while traveling. And this is not the first time that I encounter a lion holding up a column at the entrance of a building (in this case it is called a column-bearing lion).
This statue, which is a pair with the one on the other side of the entrance, is located at the entrance of the Palazzo dei Priori in Perugia, the building that is home to the Galleria Nazionale dell’Umbria.

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Il leone stiloforo all'ingresso del Palazzo dei Priori di Perugia

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The stylophoros is an architectural term derived from Greek and meaning “style bearer”, that is, column bearer. It is used to indicate those sculptures of animals or fantastic monsters placed at the base of the supporting columns of the porches or even pulpits usually in Romanesque churches. Unlike the caryatid, a sculpture that replaces the entire column by acting as a support for the trabeation, the stylophoros constitutes only the base of the column.
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The stylophore lion at the entrance to the Palazzo dei Priori in Perugia – Le lion stylophore à l’entrée du Palazzo dei Priori à Pérouse – El león estilóforo a la entrada del Palazzo dei Priori en Perugia – O leão estilóforo à entrada do Palazzo dei Priori em Perugia – Der Griffellöwe am Eingang zum Palazzo dei Priori in Perugia – Sư tử Stylophore ở lối vào Palazzo dei Priori ở Perugia
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The Rio de la Plata in the Fountain of the Four Rivers

La fontana dell Rio della Plata nella Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi a Roma

The Fountain of the River Plate in the Fountain of the Four Rivers in Rome.
The Fountain of the Four Rivers is one of the most famous works of the Roman Baroque, located in Piazza Navona in Rome. Designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and completed in 1651, the fountain represents the four great rivers of the four continents known at the time: the Nile (Africa), the Ganges (Asia), the Danube (Europe) and the River Plate (Americas).
The figure of the River Plate represents the American continent and is located on the western side of the fountain. This figure is depicted as a robust and powerful man, leaning on a rock. Here are some specific characteristics:
The figure of the River Plate is stretched out and looks downwards, as if he were about to slide away. The posture suggests a sense of movement and dynamism.
The figure is surrounded by exotic objects that allude to the riches of the Americas. Among these objects, there is a bag of coins, symbolizing the abundance of resources such as silver, of which the river is a representation (the “Plata” in Spanish means “silver”).
At the foot of the figure is an armadillo, an animal typical of the South American regions, which further contributes to the geographical and symbolic context of the sculpture.
The face of the figure appears frightened, perhaps reflecting the idea of ​​the “New World” as a land still largely unknown and mysterious to the Europeans of the time.
The Fountain of the Four Rivers is a masterpiece of engineering and art, not only for its aesthetic beauty but also for its symbolism. It represents the papal dominion and the centrality of Rome in the Catholic world of the time. Each river is represented in a way that reflects not only the geographical but also the cultural and political characteristics of their respective regions.
The Rio de la Plata, with its representation of wealth and sense of discovery, embodies the idea of ​​America as a land of opportunity and mystery.

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La fontana dell Rio della Plata nella Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi a Roma

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Tradition, which sees Bernini as a rival to his contemporary Borromini, has created the legend according to which the figure who represents the Rio de la Plata in the fountain raises his hand towards the church of Sant’Agnese opposite as a sign of defense against the imminent fall of the building. However, this remains only a legend since the construction of the church of Sant’Agnese in Agone began only later, in 1652.
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The fountain of the Rio de la Plata in the Fountain of the Four Rivers in Rome – La fontaine du Rio de la Plata dans la Fontaine des Quatre Fleuves à Rome – La fuente del Río de la Plata en la Fuente de los Cuatro Ríos en Roma – A fonte do Rio de la Plata na Fonte dos Quatro Rios em Roma – Der Brunnen des Rio de la Plata im Vierströmebrunnen in Rom – Đài phun nước Rio de la Plata trong Đài phun nước Bốn con sông ở Rome

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