Zuccarello is a small, picturesque hamlet located in the hinterland of West Liguria. Today it is not important anymore but in the past, it was a very powerful marquisate that had connections even with the Republic of Lucca in Tuscany. But let’s start from the very beginning. How to reach Zuccarello? by car – it […]
Places
Scalinata Borghese, a bit of South America in Genoa ;)
This is a very brand new “must-see” when you are in Genoa! Even if it is not very new … actually it is quite old and has a very interesting history. It’s called Scalinata Borghese. Location Scalinata is located at Piazza Tommaseo, at the beginning of Albaro district, East Genoa, not far away from the […]
Triora, the Salem of Italy!
Far away from everything, through Ligurian forests and mountains, you can visit this extraordinary hamlet! It is located in West Liguria, in its hinterland and it is one of the most fascinating places off the beaten path you can visit in Liguria! How to reach Triora? – definitely by car! The hamlet is located on […]
Staglieno: even Nietzsche,Twain and Hemingway were marveled at it!
November the 1st is the All Saint’s Day. This is the day to recall all the persons that have gone forever … This is the day of silence, reflection and memory. On this occasion, I went to Staglieno, a monumental cemetery of Genoa. How to reach Staglieno? by car – the address: Piazzale Resasco. In […]
Wines from Cinque Terre are too expensive … seriously?
Yeap, I’ve heard it many times before, wines from Cinque Terre cost too much! Well, they aren’t cheap, however, if I explain to you what an enormous work is needed to produce every single bottle of this wine, you’ll realise that the price is absolutely reasonable … or even not enough high comparing the work […]