Welcome to Day 5 of this 10 Day Travel Photo Challenge! My Dusty Flip-Flops has nominated me for this challenge, thank you my friend! My Dusty Flip-Flops and I have been following each other’s blog adventures here on WordPress since 2017. It’s always nice to reconnect! The 10 Day Travel Photo Challenge: post one photo for 10 days with no…
Category: Italy
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Grand Hotel Miramare
Historic Miramare As Michael and I made our way back to the cruise ship, a stunning display of architecture caught my eye. Up on a hill, just above Genova Principe railway station and a short distance from Palazzo del Principe, (once owned by Andrea Doria, who was considered one of the best admirals of Renaissance…
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – St. Andrew Cloister
Michael and I stumbled upon St. Andrew Cloister. S, 🇮🇹 According to Musei di Genova: The St. Andrew Cloister The St. Andrew Cloister was dismantled in 1905, at the conclusion of the demolition of the monastery of St. Andrew Della Porta where it had been built in the 12th century. It was the only architectural structure to…
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Genoa Cathedral
Piazza San Lorenzo – Genoa Cathedral Located in the Piazza San Lorenzo, this magnificent cathedral was the centre point. The Genoa Cathedral is the seat of the archbishop of Genoa and dates back to the 5th or 6th century AD. The cathedral felt old, very old. Like walking back into renaissance history. S, 🇮🇹 Nativity Scene
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Chiesa del Gesù – Church Of Jesus
Piazza Giacomo Matteotti – Chiesa del Gesù As Michael and I explored a Christmas Market in the piazza, the church bells sang out at 12:00pm. It was so charming. S, 🇮🇹 From visitgenoa.it This church is of very ancient origin, being mentioned as early as the 7th century. It was indeed known as the ‘church…
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Local Artist Angelo Gnecco
Angelo Gnecco While we explored the heart of the city, we came across Angelo Gnecco’s vibrant and colourful Fiat 500 as well as his charming paintings of Genoa’s historic buildings. I bought one of his pieces, having him sign and date the back for me. S, 🇮🇹
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Porto Antico – Palazzo San Giorgio
Palazzo San Giorgio This building was a pleasure to see. So much beauty and vibrant artwork. I searched online to identify the frescoed figures on the historic building, but found conflicting information. S, 🇮🇹 According to Renato Prosciutto In Italy: The exterior is painted entirely with frescoes. The frescoes on the facade facing the sea…
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Porto Antico – McDonald’s Macaroons!
Michael and I made our way along a section of shops that lined the base of colourful buildings along Porto Antico’s harbour side. It was there I looked into the window of McDonald’s and saw macaroons lined within their pastry display case. I wanted to try one, to see what this fast food chain’s tasty…