The lighthouse at the northern end of the “Diga Curvilinea” (Curvilinear Breakwater), in a vintage postcard.
The same tower, seen from a different angle. A more recent structure now lies further north: the “Diga della Meloria” (Meloria Breakwater). In both images you can see old cannons recycled as bollards.
(Postcard digitized from the collection of Antonio Cantelli)
Search labels: postcardSee also: Over the Porto Mediceo - Molo Novo
I sent myself postcards last week from Germany. Still not sure what I'll do with them all.
ReplyDeleteLove both of these shots. The postcard is especially nice because of the historical context. This is a different style of lighthouse than what you'd see here. It's quite beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt's a grand looking lighthouse.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy seeing the old postcards and the current sites.
ReplyDeleteIt still looks great.
ReplyDeleteAs Jack says, I also enjoy seeing old photos and current sites, in this case it seems that nothing has changed.
ReplyDeleteAh... Love the old postcard and the memories...
ReplyDeleteBelle immagini in epoche diverse! Ciao, Arianna
ReplyDeleteAn interesting juxtaposition.
ReplyDeleteForgive me but I've spent the day Pope-watching, so your postcard looks to me like the separation wall and the guardtower where he stopped today.
ReplyDeleteIt was beautiful then and it's beautiful now.
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