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La cappella sul monte Caprasio, o Rocca della Sella (1508 m.l.m) in notturna - Canon 5D Mark III - Canon 17 40 - Treppiede
In me ti perdo,
insisto,
in me ti sfuggo,
in me fonde il cristallo
e si frantuma,
ma quando il corpo
cede alla stanchezza
in te mi vinco e salvo,
in te mi trovo.
José Saramago
Nel mondo senza vita di inverno ogni albero sembra una figura desolata.
Eppure ognuno detiene il segreto dell’estate in fondo al suo cuore.
(Anonimo)
Castello di Montalto Dora , Chiaverano (To), Piemonte, Italia
The Montalto Dora Castle gazed at centuries of history, from the Savoy to the Spanish, the French to the Germans, suffering numerous attacks by invaders, living the troubled Napoleonic period and savoring the long-awaited peace through the unification of Italy.
Its construction is attributed to the first half of the XII century , as evidenced by a document dated 1140, in which it is mentioned as “Castrum Montisalti”, belonging to the jurisdiction of Ivrea City’s Bishop.
The manor has been owned by multiple lineages.
In the XIV century it became part of the possessions of Savoy, who in 1403 sold it to De Jordanis of Bard family, who carried on with the construction.
Among the various attacks, we must remember the one that occurred during the siege of Ivrea in 1641, by the French troops of the Marquis d’ Harcourt, in the war against the Duchy of Savoy.
On that occasion the interior of the manor was dismantled, while external structures remained almost intact.
At the beginning of the XVIII century the castle passed to the Vallesa family, who owned it until the early XIX century, when the lineage ended.
It later belonged to the Count Severino of the Barons of Casana, who began to restore and enhance it.
In the early1900 an important study on the castle’s restoration was accomplished by Dr. Carlo Nigra, an engineer, together with the portoguese architect Alfredo d’Andrade, creator of the Turin “Borgo Medievale” (an accurate reconstruction of a medieval village in the city centre).
In 1963 the Castle became property of the Allioni of Brondello family. From 1965 to 1985 they proceeded to restore the buildings inside the walls, and to enhance the park.
Lungo la strada per il Colle del Nivolet (2612 m.l.m) - alta valle Orco - parco nazionale Gran Paradiso - Canon 5D Mark III - Canon 17 - 40
The Royal Palace of Turin, seat of the Dukes and later Kings of the House of Savoy, stands at the heart of the city as a symbol of political power and artistic patronage. Originally a medieval fortress, it was transformed in the 17th century by architects like Carlo di Castellamonte and Guarino Guarini into a magnificent Baroque residence. With its lavish staterooms, grand staircase, and adjacent Royal Armory and Chapel of the Holy Shroud, the palace served as the center of court life and state affairs. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a key part of the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy, reflecting centuries of dynastic ambition and cultural refinement.
Il Courmaon (3162 m.l.m) e la luna - parco nazionale Gran Paradiso - Valle Orco - canon 5D Mark III - Canon 400 f/5.6
Panorama dalla Punta Basei (3338 m.l.m) verso la Val di Rhemes con la Tsanteleina (3601 m.l.m) sullo sfondo e l'omonimo ghiacciaio - Canon 5D Mark III - Canon 400 f/5.6
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