Originally a monastery, abandoned by the monks in 16th century, in late 19th century has been rebuilt by Baron Baratta into his summer residence, to be later sold to Ruggiero Valentini,
who in 1905 opened here Grand Hotel Splendid. Soon it became the place recognised by European aristocracy, and shortly after the Second World War, the [...]
Somewhere deep in the waters of Riviera di Levante near Portofino rests an extraordinary bronze sculpture ‘Il Cristo degli Abissi’.
The 2,5 m high sculpture of Christ with head and hands rising in the pose offering peace protects people of the sea: sailors, fishermen and divers.
It has been placed near the spot where in August [...]
Famous Portofino, the resort of rich and famous is an Italian village on Riviera di Levante coast in Liguria founded by the Romans and named Portus Delphini (Port of the Dolphins) because the huge number of dolphins, that can still be seen in the gulf nowadays.
