“Via Grande”, our main street, was practically destroyed by the Allied air raids. After the war the only building still standing was the “Palazzo del Picchetto”.
After the war the whole street was rebuilt with wide porticoes flanking both sides, from “Piazza Guerrazzi” to the Old Harbor.
There were shops, bars, movie theaters and even two department stores. Now some of the old shops are closing for good, the movie theaters are gone and only a few international chains are opening new stores.See also: Ferragosto
Just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a place where time slows down - wishing it only the very best and much success in future years as well.
ReplyDeleteThe porticoes are so much prettier, but I am sad to hear about the closure of smaller shops.
ReplyDeleteThe porticoes give nicer shadow shots than the old awnings.
ReplyDeleteI hate to think of how your city was bombed. It is hard even to imagine.
Sad, it's the same story everywhere. No more independent and therefore interesting shops anywhere, nothing but the same old crap everywhere. What's it called? Globalisation? Standardisation? 'Stupidisation'?
ReplyDeleteThe way it was rebuilt is nice though.
I think it is so sad that the small shops and even the movie theatres are closing. Big Box stores---BOO!
ReplyDeleteThe street was rebuilt beautifully but.....MB
But I think it's beautiful, I mean I'm enchanted by your last picture, with the perfect light and perspective in those arches.Anyway I like this kind of "open"mall.
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The same everywhere, but the street still looks great!
ReplyDeleteThe first photo is fabulous!
A lot of the shopping arcades here are closing because of the economy. They're called 'shutter street' because the shutters of the store do not open even during the daytime. But your street looks lovely! The lighting and the angle are beautiful :D
ReplyDeleteAt least, you can still enjoy the shade.
ReplyDeleteIt's the same sad story everywhere these days.
ReplyDeleteIt's sad to hear all the local stores are closing. Globilazation is not that great for some things. It's sort of sad that everyone around the world now wears the same Gap t-shirt.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a nice place for a stroll though. I love those arches.
I took a very similar shot to the top one in Lisbon two days ago. I just love the repetion and shadows on these arcade images.
ReplyDeleteSad wherever this happens... but doubly sad when the place is so charming.
ReplyDeleteit looks like thanks to italy tutto I have discovered another italy blog.
ReplyDeleteI have just had a quick browse but as I am very keen on photography will definitely be back.