Saturday, February 1, 2014

Theme Day: Entry

Mercato Centrale, Central Market seen from the Fosso Reale, Livorno
Our Mercato Centrale has several doors at street level and two ramps on the sides that descend into its underground storerooms. Another way to access the storage area is a gate at water level on the canal.
Mercato Centrale, Central Market, entrance from the Fosso Reale seen from inside, Livorno
Only tourists on some boat tours now use this entrance, when they make a stop to visit the building.


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20 comments:

  1. JulieFebruary 1, 2014 at 1:05 AM

    It looks a bit forbidding, VP. As though bodies were once shipped from there.

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  2. JackFebruary 1, 2014 at 3:54 AM

    This suits the theme nicely, VP, as it was the building featured on your "entry" into blogging, i.e., your first post.

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  3. ShantaramFebruary 1, 2014 at 4:03 AM

    I guess the water level in the canal stays constant.... Nice pictures.

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  4. DinaFebruary 1, 2014 at 9:08 AM

    That's an intriguing inside shot!
    I would choose this road less traveled by for entry to the Mercato.

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  5. EG CameraGirlFebruary 1, 2014 at 10:54 AM

    Very impressive entrance!

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  6. KarlFebruary 1, 2014 at 12:02 PM

    A very singular entrance, good choice for this theme day!

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  7. Traveling HawkFebruary 1, 2014 at 1:14 PM

    I like the geometry of this classical building.

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  8. Luis GomezFebruary 1, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    Wonderful shots VP.

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  9. BirdmanFebruary 1, 2014 at 3:28 PM

    You've caught the theme for sure. Inviting and warm scene.

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  10. cieldequimperFebruary 1, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    I imagine it must have been a very busy entrance back in the day and for some reason it reminds me of traitor's gate...

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  11. Tanya BreeseFebruary 1, 2014 at 4:00 PM

    what a grand building to sit on the water like that...something we don't see here!

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  12. VirginiaFebruary 1, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    I'm with Julie, the inside out shot is a bit forboding but great photo for the theme.
    V

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  13. FotoMargFebruary 1, 2014 at 8:47 PM

    It looks a grand building.

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  14. DarylFebruary 1, 2014 at 10:58 PM

    great photo

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  15. RandyFebruary 2, 2014 at 4:42 AM

    Great theme day shot.

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  16. HalcyonFebruary 2, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    I love the symmetry of the building. Nice choice for the theme day!

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  17. Stefan JanssonFebruary 2, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    Nice take on the theme day.

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  18. LoisFebruary 2, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    So many entry choices for one place. It looks very grand!

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  19. LOLfromPasaFebruary 2, 2014 at 8:09 PM

    How wonderful that you also have a shot from inside. Excellent!

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  20. AriannaFebruary 3, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    Bella facciata austera! Ciao, Arianna

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