Aschi "Freestone"'s photos

On partly very beautiful but also very warm stretches of road towards Levanto. PIP1: One or two steep and rough climbs are also to overcome. PIP2: Once you have overcome these obstacles, there are still some trees that lie across :-)

Over hill and dale, through gorse, pine trees and a lot more greenery, we reach the culmination point and are rewarded with a magnificent view. The third PIP overlooks the entire 5 Terre coastline.

HFF with these stone staircase balustrades will now probably be able to participate more :-)

From the Giant we go up past this domicile of a well-heeled Italian which must have cost a few lire back then :-) PIP1: the tower which was converted into vacation apartments we leave to the left. PIP2: on the hiking trail on the left we start to gain altitude.

On our way from Monterosso to Levanto, there is a lot that amazed me: PIP1: Such military installations are to be seen at this coast some, it seems one has adjusted there in former times already to attacks from the sea PIP2: The statue of the giant The Giant is a figure carved out of the rock above the beach. The statue of the Giant represents the sea god Neptune, who looks at the beach and the sea, if you believe the tradition he protects the fishermen. The statue is fourteen meters high and weighs one hundred and seventy tons. It was designed in 1910 by the architect Francesco Levacher and built by the sculptor Arrio Minerbi. Originally, there was a terrace on the rock where dance events were held. During the Second World War, the statue was damaged in a bombing raid and then not rebuilt to its original state. To make an idea of the original appearance of the statue.

On the way in the old town The old town of Monterosso is characterized by the typical narrow medieval streets, the carruggi, with their colorful terraced houses.

View to Monterosso al Mare Somewhat remote from Italy's main tourist destinations, but all the more worth seeing for it, is the village of Monterosso al Mare. The fishing village nestles on the steep cliffs of the Ligurian coast, and the view over the sea and the town from the higher vineyards and olive groves is breathtaking. PIP1+2: over steep stairs past storerooms hewn into the rock, the path descends to the sea and the town. PIP3: We have to hike down a few metres, then we reach sea level and the small town of Monterosso.

The houses built into the steep slopes seem like swallows' nests to me. PIP1+2: Appropriate equipment is recommended for walking on these slopes. PIP3: Sometimes you hardly believe that there is a way through this steep green :-)

View of the town of Vernazza The town is often considered the most impressive of the Cinque Terre. A high economic and social level, which the town reached already in the Middle Ages, is still evident today in the urban construction and in architectural elements of great value. The town is overlooked by ruins of the "Castrum" and by medieval fortification walls dating back to the 11th century, as well as a castle and a round tower. PIP1: up in the vineyards and olive groves you feel like in the jungle :-) PIP2: the view along the steep slopes to Monterosso

World Photo Day 19/08/2022 My contribution from my camera collection: Produced from 1946-1949 Kodak Ektar f/2 47mm or Schneider Xenon f/2.0 5cm or Rodenstock Heligon f/2 50mm Compur-Rapid shutter 1-500 sec. plus bulb Combined rangefinder and viewfinder Knob film wind Developed from the pre-war Retina IIa Type 150

We continue from sea level up into the vineyards and olive groves, the views are very grand and unique, the boat is probably the preparation for the deluge :-)

on the way through the colourful, winding alleys in these picturesque villages

There are more important things in life than constantly increasing its speed. Mahatma Ghandi She has just taken this to heart ;-) and sat down for a break.

HFF well secured are the paths and bridges here ;-) a nice autumn weekend and take care of you stay healthy

You should be reasonably good on foot to see this natural beauty and then descend into the villages ;-)

The coastal railroad line Genoa - La Spezia In 1874, the railroad line was built along the coast from Genoa to La Spezia, each town was given a station. Outside the villages and stations, the line runs almost exclusively in tunnels. The railroad is still the most important connection between the villages and the surrounding countryside, only Riomaggiore and Manarola can be reached by the well-built road.

on the way on the Sentiero Azzurro coastal path from Gorniglia to Vernazza. The steep stairs and the rich vegetation of this coastal strip are particularly impressive. The paths are ancient connecting routes between villages that already existed in the Middle Ages and today cross the Cinque Terre National Park.