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Chiusa Street in Sestri Levante and House of Vines.
While walking through the centre of Sestri Levante, I stopped along this small pedestrian street connecting Piazza del Mercato with the caruggio, observing a quiet corner where the daily life of the town meets the charm of its historic buildings. Chiusa Street in Sestri Levante caught my attention because it is a simple passage that reveals its character slowly, through details that can easily be missed while walking.
In this photograph, I wanted to capture the atmosphere of the street rather than focus only on a single subject. The view follows the direction of the pedestrian route towards the heart of the old town, while on the right side in the foreground appears the House of Vines, one of the most photographed houses in Sestri Levante. It was not the main subject of my image, but its presence gives the scene a strong connection with this particular place and adds a recognisable element to the composition.
Chiusa Street is located in Sestri Levante, Liguria, Italy, and it connects Piazza del Mercato, one of the main areas close to the town centre, with the caruggio, the traditional old street where shops and historic buildings create the atmosphere of the village. Walking through this area, I often find that the most interesting photographic moments are hidden in ordinary places rather than in the locations everyone already knows.
When searching for what to see in Sestri Levante, I believe these smaller streets offer a different way to experience the town. A narrow pedestrian road, an old façade, or a particular house can tell a story about local life and create a stronger connection with a place.
A small curiosity about the House of Vines is related to the plants that grow across its façade and give the building its name. This distinctive feature has made the house a favourite subject for photographers and visitors exploring the historic centre of Sestri Levante.
I like photographing places like this because they represent the everyday side of a destination. The beauty of a town is not only found in its most famous views but also in the small details that belong to the people who live there. A street crossed every day can become an unforgettable image when seen from a different perspective.
This photograph continues the story of my other posts about Sestri Levante, where I have often looked for less obvious corners of the town, from views around the Bay of Silence to smaller streets filled with character. Each image is a way to preserve a moment of observation and a personal connection with the places I visit.
If you are visiting Sestri Levante and looking for places worth seeing beyond the most popular viewpoints, walking through the historic centre can reveal many unexpected details. Chiusa Street is an example of how a simple route can become a meaningful photographic subject thanks to its atmosphere and architecture.
Taking this photograph was a quiet pause during my walk, a moment to appreciate the connection between old buildings, local stories, and the everyday rhythm of a Ligurian town.

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

Here’s where the street is:

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