S/Y Chaplin

The “Chaplin”, one of the sailing yachts of the Sport Velico Marina Militare (Navy Sailing Sport), with the training ship “Amerigo Vespucci” in background.

See also: Amerigo Vespucci - #Vespucci85 - Stern Balcony - Vespucci amidst Chains
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Chinese Trumpet Vine

A Campsis grandiflora in Viale Marconi.

External links: Campsis grandiflora (Wikipedia)

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Rusty Coat of Arms

The (a bit rusty) coat of arms of Livorno on the entrance gate of the Micheli elementary school.

(Already posted on Instagram)

See also: Giuseppe Micheli School

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Abandoned Boats

Abandoned boats near the new complex of the Scoglio della Regina. (Photo taken last June)

See also: Scoglio della Regina

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FS Class 835

An old FS Class 835 locomotive in the front yard of the Micheli elementary school.

(Already posted on Instagram)

See also: Giuseppe Micheli School - The Locomotive
External links: FS Class 835 (Wikipedia)

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Fingers

An almost scary mural in Via Poerio.

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Eight Windows / 2

Eight louvered windows in Viale Marconi. (Already posted on Instagram)

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The Tug and the Ferry

The statue of the “Madonna dei Popoli” (Our Lady of the Peoples), the tug “Francesca Neri” and the ferry “Sardinia Regina”, already outside the port.

See also: Madonna dei Popoli - Francesca Neri - Sardinia Regina
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Canna indica

Via San Gaetano: a flower of Canna indica, commonly known as Indian shot. (Already posted on Instagram)

External links: Canna indica (Wikipedia)

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Cast Iron Vault

The cast iron vault of Porta San Marco (Saint Mark's Gate). This structure, built by the architect Carlo Reishammer in 1840, is the only gate still standing after the demolition the Leopoldine Walls. (Already posted on Instagram)

See also: Porta San Marco

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Tourists on Top

Great to see tourists enjoying the view from the top of the Mastio di Matilde of the Fortezza Vecchia (Old Fortress).

(Already posted on Instagram)

Fortezza Vecchia - Mastio di Matilde - From the Top - View from the Mastio

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See also: Piazza dei Grani - Scalo Regio - Porta del Duca - Cortile d'Arme - Capitana - Ampolletta - Molo del Soccorso - Canaviglia - Palazzo di Francesco
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Lamp Post and Kites

Lamp post and kites at the Terrazza Mascagni.

See also: Terrazza Mascagni
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Weeds and Bicycles

Weeds and bicycles in Via delle Colline.

External links: Bicycle Art (Inspiration Green)
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Artificial Grotto

The artificial grotto in the park of Villa Fabbricotti: contless generations of young Livornesi have played here, your truly included. (Already posted on Instagram)

See also: Villa Fabbricotti

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Safety Boat

One of the safety boats of the ferry “Mega Andrea”.

See also: Mega Andrea
External links: MS Silja Festival - Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries (Wikipedia)
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A Sparrow at the Terrazza

A sparrow at the Terrazza Mascagni.

See also: Terrazza Mascagni
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The House

A colorful house in Via di Collinaia.

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Matt Dillon

Last Wednesday the actor Matt Dillon was sitting at a bar in Piazza del Municipio with the wine expert James Suckling: they were going to visit the island of Gorgona.

See also: Gorgona's Wine
External links: Matt Dillon - James Suckling (Wikipedia)

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Pink Reflection

A building on the Fosso Reale. (Already posted on Instagram)

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Al Bottegone

The rolling shutter of the “Bottegone” (Big Shop) in Via Demi.

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Strange Things

Strange things, walking around town... (Already posted on Instagram)

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Luisa Neri

We do not know much of the “Luisa Neri”: a new tug in port? (Photo taken last June)

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Succulents in a Vase

Succulents in a vase, in Viale Marconi.

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The Bridge of the Fortress

The Fortezza Nuova (New Fortress) seen from the small bridge at the entrance. Fortezza Nuova means New Fortress, where “new” means the year 1604. It was partly demolished in the 17th Century to make room for the new quarter of Venezia (Venice). The fortress is still completely surrounded by water and it is now a public park.

(Already posted on Instagram)

See also: Fortezza Nuova
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On Patrol

A couple of PWCs (Personal Water Craft) of the Polizia di Stato (State Police) patrolling the port.

(Already posted on Instagram)

See also: PWC

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Detail of the Lighthouse

Detail of the 52-meter tall “Fanale dei Pisani” (Pisans' Lighthouse), built in 1305, blown up in 1944, rebuilt in 1956.

(Already posted on Instagram)

See also: The Lighthouse

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Abandoned Bicycle

Abandoned (?) bicycle, Scali Saffi.

External links: Bicycle Art (Inspiration Green)
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Palazzo Huigens

The inner courtyard of Palazzo Huigens in Via Borra. (Already posted on Instagram)

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Maneuvering

The ferry “Sardinia Regina” maneuvering inside the Porto Mediceo. (Already posted on Instagram)

See also: Sardinia Regina - Corsica Vittoria
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Cactus Flowers

Prickly pear flowers in Via della Cinta Esterna.

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Winged Mermaid

Winged mermaid by Enrico Bacci on the corner of a building in Via di Collinaia.

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