Monday, April 11, 2011

28th TAN

Orsa Maggiore, Italian Navy, LivornoTAN is the usual acronym for “Trofeo Accademia Navale” or Naval Academy Trophy, an international multi-class sailing competition taking place in the waters of Livorno every year in this period.Kipawa 1938, LivornoThe first races were organized in 1981 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of our national Naval Academy in Livorno. After the initial success, the Trophy became soon an annual event.Corsaro II, Italian Navy, LivornoFloating jetties for the sailboats are anchored at the piers inside the “Porto Mediceo” while a whole village with stands, shops and restaurants, the “Tuttovela”, is built under the usual white roofs.

Search labels: TAN - Tuttovela

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Twenty Years

Moby Prince memorial plaque, LivornoToday is the 20th anniversary of the tragedy of the ferry “Moby Prince”. A memorial plaque with the names of the 140 victims was erected inside the “Porto Mediceo”.

See also: Nineteen Years
Search labels: Moby - ferry
External link: Moby Prince (Wikipedia)

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Pisan Walk - 1 of 2

Latin numerals on a building, Pisa“XL” is “40” in Latin numerals, but for our Pisan friends is “68”.Missing charity box, Pisa“Who gives to the poor gives to God”, but somebody has already stolen the whole charity box.Pisa Pasta automatic restaurant, Pisa“Pisa Pasta” automatic restaurant. No further comment is needed.Rue Marchands instead of via Mercanti, Pisa“Via Mercanti” wasn't enough for this guy, so he went French...Elaborate brick art, PisaOne of the most expressive form of art in Pisa is the “brick art”.

See also: Livorno Airport - Pisan Walk (2010) - Pisan Walk 2 of 2 (2011) - In Pisa (2013)
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Friday, April 8, 2011

Strange Wares

Piglet with Chinese characters in a tattoo parlor, Livorno
A piglet with some Chinese characters in a tattoo parlor.

A colorful teapot lamp, Livorno
A colorful teapot lamp.

Jolly Roger in a nautical supply shop, Livorno
This nautical supply shop can even sell you a Jolly Roger.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Lanterns

Old and new street lights, LivornoAn old and a new lantern, “Via Armando Diaz”.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Graffiti Again

Yes to revolution, no to war!, graffiti, Livorno
“Sì alla rivoluzione, no alla guerra!” (Yes to revolution, no to war!)
Erasing graffiti from the wall of the Central Market, LivornoThis same wall of the “Mercato Centrale” was thoroughly cleaned last summer. The only question then was how long it would last.
Now we know.

See: Tabula rasa - Mercato Centrale

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Green Walk

Judas Tree, City Center Park, Livorno
Prickly pears, Astoria apartments garden, Livorno
Garden of the “Residenza Astoria

Daisies, piazza della Vittoria, Livorno
“Piazza della Vittoria”

Door blocked by grass, Livorno
“Via del Fagiano”

Lush green hedge, Benci school, Livorno
“Via Bernardina”

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