Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Sparrow on a Roof

Sparrow on a roof, abandoned building, port of Livorno
Another sparrow on the roof of the same abandoned building inside the Porto Mediceo.

See also: Sparrow at a Window
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Sunday, May 31, 2015

Greetings from Livorno #4

Old postcard, greetings from Livorno
Old postcard, greetings from Livorno
“From the Queen of the Tyrrhenian protected by Mary,
from the hill of Montenero, greetings and wishes”
“The Blessed Virgin will guide, protect and bless you.”
(Postcards digitized from the collection of Antonio Cantelli)

See also: Greetings from Livorno - Greetings from Livorno #2 - Greetings from Livorno #3 - The Lighthouse - Sanctuary of Montenero
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Saturday, May 30, 2015

The Boulevard

Park of Villa Fabbricotti, Children's Library, Livorno
This tree-lined boulevard is one of the most suggestive views of the park of Villa Fabbricotti. On the right, the small building of the “Biblioteca dei Ragazzi” (Children's Library).

See also: Villa Fabbricotti - Biblioteca dei Ragazzi

Friday, May 29, 2015

Libur

Ferry Mega Smeralda, IMO 8306486, port of Livorno
The tourist boat “Libur” is quickly crossing the path of the 168-meter ferry “Mega Smeralda”, maneuvering in reverse towards her berth.

See also: Mega Smeralda - Mega Smeralda & Gaz Victory
External links: Livornobyboat.com

Thursday, May 28, 2015

The Balcony

Balcony, Via degli Archi, Livorno
This balcony in Via degli Archi desn't look so strong, even if probably it is...

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Asuka II

Cruise ship Asuka II, IMO 8806204, port of Livorno
This 241-meter cruise ship was built in 1990 as “Crystal Harmony” by the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries shipyard in Nagasaki, Japan. During her maiden voyage, the ship experienced a fire and drifted afloat for three days.
Cruise ship Asuka II, IMO 8806204, port of Livorno
Cruise ship Asuka II, IMO 8806204, port of Livorno
In 2006 the ship passed from Crystal Cruises to the Nippon Yusen Kaisha and underwent some renovations. She re-entered service as “Asuka II”.

External links: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries - MS Asuka II - Crystal Cruises - Nippon Yusen (Wikipedia)
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