(This is an adaptation of a post published four years ago...!)
A short visit to the small town of Cicagna, near Genoa, in Italy. A tiny, beautiful, quiet place with an ancient Roman trail...!
A short visit to the small town of Cicagna, near Genoa, in Italy. A tiny, beautiful, quiet place with an ancient Roman trail...!
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And amazing trompe l´oeil:.jpg)
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The local church. I was told this is the typical construction of the Liguria churches: white Carrara marble and the local (more affordable) black stone..jpg)
This is across the street from the church. All windows closed because of the heat wave! .jpg)
And then I heard the story of one of the most famous Cicagna daughters: Rosa Maria Segale (1850-1941), better known as Sister Blandina, an Italian nun who moved to the US with her family at an early age and wrote of her life in the American west of the nineteenth century. Sister Blandina Maria Segale fought against great odds , including encounters with the renowned outlaw Billy The Kid. It is a fascinating story, a short biography can be found here.
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I love all the pink colors of the walls!
ReplyDeleteMe too, Mar! And the story of Sr. Blandina! :)
ReplyDeleteI remember that pink building, with the turquoise shutters! And the birds...
ReplyDeleteI'll have to look up that story of Sister Blandina -- sounds very interesting!
Every inch of Italy has got to be a photographer's dream! These are endearing sights.
ReplyDeleteThose are real nice photos. Well done :)
ReplyDeleteHow elegant! One day we will make it to Italy... love the trompe l'oeil especially.
ReplyDeleteI love those windows!
ReplyDeleteI visit your blog, Mar and after admiring your marvelous pictures I learn a marvelous story about sister Blandina and Billy the Kid!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the colors of the Houses...That one that such a lovely pink---It is so very pretty. Someone should make a film of Sister Blandina's life....!
ReplyDeleteLovely window views, Mar.
ReplyDeleteAmazing how beautiful these buildings are preserved.
ReplyDeleteExcellent photos
Great photos, but I loved the link and the story!
ReplyDeleteHeatwave or not in summer the stores are ALWAYS closed in Italy ! that was a nightmare when I went there the first years. Outside the most beautiful sunshine and inside electric light ! Hot or not hot ! I never saw a fully open window. And when my niece came on visit here, she did the same only it was 14°C outside but sunny. When I came home from work at 1 pm I was freezing ! It took me some time to explain to her that we need the heat inside !
ReplyDeleteLovely Photos!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. I love the colors and patterns.
ReplyDeleteFabulous images Mar...of course I always love coming here to visit with you 'cause your photos are always super.
ReplyDeleteI just love your photos, my favorite is the third shot with the pink building! Love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots Mar. Looks like an enchanting place. I've read about that nun before. Very interesting life.
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