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As some of you may have guessed I have been away in France including following 5 stages of this years Tour de France. The first 3 were near La Rochelle on the Atlantic coast and then Stages 8 and 9 in NE France. Probably the most dramatic stage I viewed was this one, Stage 9 from Arras to Roubaix taking in 15 sectors of cobbled road. With the weather being hot and dry all over Europe for many weeks the drama was heightened by clouds of dust stirred up by the racers and supporting vehicles. The location was near the village of Ennevelin 39 kilometres from the finish. The difficulty of the surface resulted in the cyclists being well spread out providing many photographic opportunities. The location was carefully chosen on a corner giving the chance for a head on view without obstruction from other spectators. The cobbled roads were included on Google Street view helping with planning. The Photographers Ephemeris was used to check the sun direction at the time the tour was due to come through the location
The shot is taken from the bend, taken handheld with a Sony A68 with a Sigma 28-200mm zoom at 150mm. The 2 riders were the first to arrive forming a breakaway at the time from the main groups following on.
Editing was first in RAW using Capture One. Then on a duplicate layer I used Topaz Adjust for just a vignette. Then Topaz Clarity used with a layer mask to bring more detail onto just the riders
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I have recently returned from a 10 day trip taking in some of the Tour de France stages in northern France. This was Stage 9 the Team Time Trial on Sunday 12 July Vannes to Plumelec in Brittany, north-west France. There were 22 teams contesting the stage and with 22 teams coming past at 5 minute intervals it made for many more photo ops than usual in the Tour.
Trek Racing Team is shown here coming over the crest of a hill with some fairly intense looks on their faces. The location is at Le Croiseau, Plaudren near the 2nd Time Check. Very large numbers of people headed for the same location. The picture was taken handheld with a Sony A700 with a Sigma 28-200 zoom at 200mm The image was edited in Camera Raw for a little more brightness and detail. Topaz DeNoise and Topaz Clarity were also used
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Posted out of sequence as I misread my list - it comes before the Lapwing chick.
There are several villages that make up Saddleworth - this one is Dobcross - you can see the base of the cross on the right, www.saddleworthvillages.com/about-saddleworthvillages.html
We chatted to a friendly chap here for a while and he told us about the World Champion Whistler who lives in the village...
davidmorris-whistler.com/about
"World Whistling Championship
Set in Louisburg North Carolina, the annual International Whistling Convention has been running for 30 years. This small town boasts an amazing auditorium and the event attracts whistlers from all over the US, Canada and on this occasion Great Britain.The championship is run over two days and there are two categories classical and popular in which you must compete for the title.
7 finalists are selected from the first round and the overall winner is crowned the International Grand Champion. In 2003 David Morris seized the Grand Champion title and trophy and brought them back to Dobcross, Saddleworth, England"
Italien / Toskana - Lido di Camaiore
Camaiore ist eine italienische Gemeinde in der Provinz Lucca in der Toskana mit 31.821 Einwohnern (Stand 31. Dezember 2022).
Geografie
Das Zentrum von Camaiore liegt in der nordwestlichen Toskana, etwa 9 km vom Ligurischen Meer entfernt. Direkt an der Küste liegt der Ortsteil Lido di Camaiore, der ein bekanntes Seebad an der Versilia ist. Die Provinzhauptstadt Lucca liegt etwa 25 km südöstlich, die Regionalhauptstadt Florenz rund 80 km südöstlich, die ligurische Stadt La Spezia etwa 60 km nordwestlich. Die nächste größere Stadt ist Viareggio, etwa 10 km südwestlich gelegen.
Camaiore liegt in der klimatischen Einordnung italienischer Gemeinden in der Zone D, 1 485 GG. Wichtige Gewässer im Ortsgebiet sind der Fluss Camaiore (8 von 8 km im Gemeindegebiet, davon zwei als Grenze zu Viareggio) und die Torrenti Freddana (8 von 29 km im Gemeindegebiet), Lucese (8 von 8 km im Gemeindegebiet) und der Rio Summonti (6 von 6 km im Gemeindegebiet).
Zur Gemeinde gehören unter anderem die Ortsteile Capezzano Pianore (8 m, ca. 6860 Einwohner), Casoli (403 m, ca. 330 Einwohner), Fibbialla (272 m, ca. 75 Einwohner), Gombitelli (492 m, ca. 130 Einwohner), Greppolungo (339 m, ca. 65 Einwohner), Lido di Camaiore, Marignana (66 m, ca. 300 Einwohner), Metato (414 m, ca. 55 Einwohner), Monteggiori (265 m, ca. 155 Einwohner), Montemagno (214 m, ca. 80 Einwohner), Nocchi (110 m, ca. 515 Einwohner), Panicale (225 m, ca. 40 Einwohner), Pedona (309 m, ca. 245 Einwohner), Pontemazzori (120 m, ca. 225 Einwohner), Santa Lucia (253 m, ca. 105 Einwohner), Torcigliano (385 m, ca. 125 Einwohner) und Valpromaro (141 m, ca. 135 Einwohner).
Die Nachbargemeinden sind Lucca, Massarosa, Pescaglia, Pietrasanta, Stazzema und Viareggio.
Geschichte
Erstmals erwähnt wurde der Ort im 8. Jahrhundert, als die Abtei San Pietro gegründet wurde. Die erste Stadtmauer wurde 1255 von Lucca errichtet. 1442 fiel der Ort endgültig an Lucca, wo er bis heute verblieb.
Sehenswürdigkeiten
Badia di Camaiore, auch Badia di San Pietro genannt. Abtei in unmittelbarer Nähe des Ortszentrums, die 760 von den Benediktinern gegründet wurde. Wurde im 11. Jahrhundert komplett restauriert.
Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta, Kollegiatkirche im Ortszentrum. Wurde 1278 errichtet, der Campanile stammt aus dem Jahr 1365. Wurde 1515 von Papst Leo X. zur Kollegiatkirche erklärt. Enthält von Stefano Tofanelli das Werk Annunciazione, von Piero Dandini eine Comunione degli Apostoli, von Benedetto Brandimarte eine Incoronazione della Vergine sowie ein Cristo in Croce aus dem 14. Jahrhundert.
Chiesa di San Michele, romanische Kirche im Ortszentrum, die nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg komplett restauriert wurde.
Chiesa dell’Immacolata Concezione e di San Lazzaro, 1610 mit Konvent von den Franziskanern errichtete Kirche. Enthält das Werk Santi Giorgio, Bernardino, Francesco von Tiberio Franchi aus dem Jahr 1651.
Pieve di Santo Stefano, Pieve, die ca. 1 km südwestlich vom Ortszentrum liegt. Entstand ca. im 12. Jahrhundert auf einer älteren Kirche, die wahrscheinlich im 10. Jahrhundert entstand.
Museo d’Arte sacra, Kunstmuseum im Ortskern. Enthält von Giovanni Vambré eine Santissima Trinità (Eisengusswerk), von Vincenzo di Antonio Frediani ein Holzgemälde (Madonna in trono con il Bambino fra i santi San Giovanni Battista, Sant’Andrea, San Pietro e San Sebastiano, stammt aus der Chiesa di Santa Maria Albiano) sowie ein Arazzo dell’Ultima Cena aus dem Jahr 1516.
Civico Museo Archeologico, Archäologisches Museum im Palazzo Tori Massoni im historischen Ortskern.
Chiesa della Santissima Concezione, auch Chiesa dei Francescani genannt, Kirche kurz außerhalb der Stadtmauern, die den Franziskanern untersteht und aus dem 17. Jahrhundert stammt.
Sport
Lido di Camaiore war 1997, 2002 und 2007 Ziel einer Etappe des Giro d’Italia.
(Wikipedia)
Camaiore is a city and comune of 32,513 inhabitants within the province of Lucca, Tuscany, central-western Italy. It stretches from the Apuan Alps to the east, to the plains and the coast of Versilia to the west.
History
Camaiore has Roman origins, as it was the site of one of the largest Roman encampments near the city of Lucca and an important station along the Via Cassia. From this we find the origins of the name "Campus Maior" (Campo Maggiore).
In the Middle Ages, the town grew considerably thanks to the old Francigena, which follows northwest from Lucca, towards the Lunigiana and Passo della Cisa, and on to 'Campo Maggiore’. The city represented the Twenty-seventh stage during the journey of Sigerico Canterbury, and was called Campmaior by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
In 1226, the Luccans destroyed the remote hill fortress of Montecastrese, situated above Camaiore on the slopes of Mount Prana, and the survivors of this battle migrated down to the valley in Camaiore as it offered more protection against future city-state attacks.
While Camaiore has Roman origins, and it was heavily contested between the competitive city-states of Lucca and Pisa, it remained largely uninhabited until the 1800s due to its particularly marshy grounds. Eventually, many of the marshes in the area were drained, allowing for growth and development to take place in Camaiore. First, the main streets were constructed, and then several hotels were built for tourists that still come to the area today.
Geography
Camaiore is the largest municipality in Versilia and its territory has many different environments. It extends from the beach in Lido di Camaiore, to the peaks of the Apuan Alps including the peaks of Monte Prana, Mount Matanna and Mount Gabberi and passes through both high and low hills. The plains of caezzanese are also important, as they are known for the cultivation of flowers and the general growth of foliage. In addition to the lido's promenade, there are also rolling hills with small crops of vitis and olives.
Camaiore is rich in water, especially ground water, which is continuously extracted for private use including gardens and greenhouses as well as being used by some adjacent municipalities for the replenishment of local reservoirs. In the summer of 2007 strong earthquakes were felt that, according to some experts, were due to the excessive pumping of groundwater. Earlier, in the mid-nineties, chasms formed which caused extensive damage including the collapse of some houses. Small rivers can be found throughout the area, which are fed by drainage water from the mountains. One of the more important rivers is the Lombricese that runs at the foot of Mount Gabberi, touching the nearby towns of Lombrici and joining another river, the Lucese, which comes down from the pass of the same name, arriving in the valley through Nocchi Marignana (Camaiore) areas and the lower part of Pieve di Camaiore up to Camaiore. From here onwards, it joins with the Lombricese to form the Camaiore river down to its mouth which is called Fosso dell'Abate. Throughout the territory there are ponds and small lakes which are fed from various sources. The coast of Lido di Camaiore is bathed by the Ligurian sea, which extends from Liguria to the promontory of Piombino and not the Tyrrhenian Sea as many mistakenly believe.
Culture
In Camaiore, one of the highlights of the year is the feast of Corpus Domini, locals come out to make and view brightly colored sawdustcarpets, and to participate in the religious procession whose route they are built to decorate. The carpets, which use new designs each year, are built on the Saturday night before the feast, often late into the night, and last only until the end of the Corpus Domini procession the following morning. Running the length of the old city, they serve as an adornment for Sunday morning's Eucharistic procession, a manifestation of civic pride, and a catechetical device. The feast of Corpus Domini, the Body of the Lord, also known as Corpus Christi in many parts of the world, is an occasion for devotion to the belief in the real presence of Christ in the consecrated host. The origins of the feast are in Liège, Belgium, in the 13th century. It is held in the last days of May or the first days of June, depending on the date of Easter that year.
Main sights
Badia (abbey) di Camaiore, founded by Benedictine monks and mentioned as early as the time of the Lombard rule in Italy (761). The current building, in Romanesque style, dates from the 12th century. One century later it was conceded to the Florians; in that period it also had a line of walls, of which now only scanty features remain. The church has a simple façade following the elevation of the internal nave and apses, with a double mullioned window above the portal, with a polychrome fresco depicting Madonna Enthroned with Child and Two Saints. Internally, the basilica plan is divided by two rows of round arches supported by square piers.
Pieve di Santo Stefano, a rural church documented from the 9th century. The current building (12th century) has a 17th-century portal, and houses a baptismal font based on a 2nd-3rd century Roman sarcophagus, and a 15th-century triptych by Battista da Pisa, also known as Battista di Gerio.
Lido de Camaiore, a beach resort for the town just north of Viareggio on the Mediterranean Coast. The central focus of this touristic area is the Pontile Bellavista Vittoria, which is a pier that offers panoramic views of the ocean.
Collegiate church of Santa Maria Assunta
Church of Immacolata Concezione e San Lazzaro
Villa Borbone delle Pianore
Sport
Born, raised and still residing in Camaiore, is the Under 23 Road Cycling champion, Francesco Chicchi, who is currently racing for the professional team of Liquigas.
Lido di Camaiore, has been repeatedly a stage finish of the Giro d'Italia
1997 (May 28): Stage 11, won by Italy Gabriele Missaglia.
2002 (May 19): Stage 7, won by Belgium Rik Verbrugghe.
2007 (May 21): Stage9, won by Italy Danilo Napolitano.
(Wikipedia)
Italien / Toskana - Lido di Camaiore
Camaiore ist eine italienische Gemeinde in der Provinz Lucca in der Toskana mit 31.821 Einwohnern (Stand 31. Dezember 2022).
Geografie
Das Zentrum von Camaiore liegt in der nordwestlichen Toskana, etwa 9 km vom Ligurischen Meer entfernt. Direkt an der Küste liegt der Ortsteil Lido di Camaiore, der ein bekanntes Seebad an der Versilia ist. Die Provinzhauptstadt Lucca liegt etwa 25 km südöstlich, die Regionalhauptstadt Florenz rund 80 km südöstlich, die ligurische Stadt La Spezia etwa 60 km nordwestlich. Die nächste größere Stadt ist Viareggio, etwa 10 km südwestlich gelegen.
Camaiore liegt in der klimatischen Einordnung italienischer Gemeinden in der Zone D, 1 485 GG. Wichtige Gewässer im Ortsgebiet sind der Fluss Camaiore (8 von 8 km im Gemeindegebiet, davon zwei als Grenze zu Viareggio) und die Torrenti Freddana (8 von 29 km im Gemeindegebiet), Lucese (8 von 8 km im Gemeindegebiet) und der Rio Summonti (6 von 6 km im Gemeindegebiet).
Zur Gemeinde gehören unter anderem die Ortsteile Capezzano Pianore (8 m, ca. 6860 Einwohner), Casoli (403 m, ca. 330 Einwohner), Fibbialla (272 m, ca. 75 Einwohner), Gombitelli (492 m, ca. 130 Einwohner), Greppolungo (339 m, ca. 65 Einwohner), Lido di Camaiore, Marignana (66 m, ca. 300 Einwohner), Metato (414 m, ca. 55 Einwohner), Monteggiori (265 m, ca. 155 Einwohner), Montemagno (214 m, ca. 80 Einwohner), Nocchi (110 m, ca. 515 Einwohner), Panicale (225 m, ca. 40 Einwohner), Pedona (309 m, ca. 245 Einwohner), Pontemazzori (120 m, ca. 225 Einwohner), Santa Lucia (253 m, ca. 105 Einwohner), Torcigliano (385 m, ca. 125 Einwohner) und Valpromaro (141 m, ca. 135 Einwohner).
Die Nachbargemeinden sind Lucca, Massarosa, Pescaglia, Pietrasanta, Stazzema und Viareggio.
Geschichte
Erstmals erwähnt wurde der Ort im 8. Jahrhundert, als die Abtei San Pietro gegründet wurde. Die erste Stadtmauer wurde 1255 von Lucca errichtet. 1442 fiel der Ort endgültig an Lucca, wo er bis heute verblieb.
Sehenswürdigkeiten
Badia di Camaiore, auch Badia di San Pietro genannt. Abtei in unmittelbarer Nähe des Ortszentrums, die 760 von den Benediktinern gegründet wurde. Wurde im 11. Jahrhundert komplett restauriert.
Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta, Kollegiatkirche im Ortszentrum. Wurde 1278 errichtet, der Campanile stammt aus dem Jahr 1365. Wurde 1515 von Papst Leo X. zur Kollegiatkirche erklärt. Enthält von Stefano Tofanelli das Werk Annunciazione, von Piero Dandini eine Comunione degli Apostoli, von Benedetto Brandimarte eine Incoronazione della Vergine sowie ein Cristo in Croce aus dem 14. Jahrhundert.
Chiesa di San Michele, romanische Kirche im Ortszentrum, die nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg komplett restauriert wurde.
Chiesa dell’Immacolata Concezione e di San Lazzaro, 1610 mit Konvent von den Franziskanern errichtete Kirche. Enthält das Werk Santi Giorgio, Bernardino, Francesco von Tiberio Franchi aus dem Jahr 1651.
Pieve di Santo Stefano, Pieve, die ca. 1 km südwestlich vom Ortszentrum liegt. Entstand ca. im 12. Jahrhundert auf einer älteren Kirche, die wahrscheinlich im 10. Jahrhundert entstand.
Museo d’Arte sacra, Kunstmuseum im Ortskern. Enthält von Giovanni Vambré eine Santissima Trinità (Eisengusswerk), von Vincenzo di Antonio Frediani ein Holzgemälde (Madonna in trono con il Bambino fra i santi San Giovanni Battista, Sant’Andrea, San Pietro e San Sebastiano, stammt aus der Chiesa di Santa Maria Albiano) sowie ein Arazzo dell’Ultima Cena aus dem Jahr 1516.
Civico Museo Archeologico, Archäologisches Museum im Palazzo Tori Massoni im historischen Ortskern.
Chiesa della Santissima Concezione, auch Chiesa dei Francescani genannt, Kirche kurz außerhalb der Stadtmauern, die den Franziskanern untersteht und aus dem 17. Jahrhundert stammt.
Sport
Lido di Camaiore war 1997, 2002 und 2007 Ziel einer Etappe des Giro d’Italia.
(Wikipedia)
Camaiore is a city and comune of 32,513 inhabitants within the province of Lucca, Tuscany, central-western Italy. It stretches from the Apuan Alps to the east, to the plains and the coast of Versilia to the west.
History
Camaiore has Roman origins, as it was the site of one of the largest Roman encampments near the city of Lucca and an important station along the Via Cassia. From this we find the origins of the name "Campus Maior" (Campo Maggiore).
In the Middle Ages, the town grew considerably thanks to the old Francigena, which follows northwest from Lucca, towards the Lunigiana and Passo della Cisa, and on to 'Campo Maggiore’. The city represented the Twenty-seventh stage during the journey of Sigerico Canterbury, and was called Campmaior by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
In 1226, the Luccans destroyed the remote hill fortress of Montecastrese, situated above Camaiore on the slopes of Mount Prana, and the survivors of this battle migrated down to the valley in Camaiore as it offered more protection against future city-state attacks.
While Camaiore has Roman origins, and it was heavily contested between the competitive city-states of Lucca and Pisa, it remained largely uninhabited until the 1800s due to its particularly marshy grounds. Eventually, many of the marshes in the area were drained, allowing for growth and development to take place in Camaiore. First, the main streets were constructed, and then several hotels were built for tourists that still come to the area today.
Geography
Camaiore is the largest municipality in Versilia and its territory has many different environments. It extends from the beach in Lido di Camaiore, to the peaks of the Apuan Alps including the peaks of Monte Prana, Mount Matanna and Mount Gabberi and passes through both high and low hills. The plains of caezzanese are also important, as they are known for the cultivation of flowers and the general growth of foliage. In addition to the lido's promenade, there are also rolling hills with small crops of vitis and olives.
Camaiore is rich in water, especially ground water, which is continuously extracted for private use including gardens and greenhouses as well as being used by some adjacent municipalities for the replenishment of local reservoirs. In the summer of 2007 strong earthquakes were felt that, according to some experts, were due to the excessive pumping of groundwater. Earlier, in the mid-nineties, chasms formed which caused extensive damage including the collapse of some houses. Small rivers can be found throughout the area, which are fed by drainage water from the mountains. One of the more important rivers is the Lombricese that runs at the foot of Mount Gabberi, touching the nearby towns of Lombrici and joining another river, the Lucese, which comes down from the pass of the same name, arriving in the valley through Nocchi Marignana (Camaiore) areas and the lower part of Pieve di Camaiore up to Camaiore. From here onwards, it joins with the Lombricese to form the Camaiore river down to its mouth which is called Fosso dell'Abate. Throughout the territory there are ponds and small lakes which are fed from various sources. The coast of Lido di Camaiore is bathed by the Ligurian sea, which extends from Liguria to the promontory of Piombino and not the Tyrrhenian Sea as many mistakenly believe.
Culture
In Camaiore, one of the highlights of the year is the feast of Corpus Domini, locals come out to make and view brightly colored sawdustcarpets, and to participate in the religious procession whose route they are built to decorate. The carpets, which use new designs each year, are built on the Saturday night before the feast, often late into the night, and last only until the end of the Corpus Domini procession the following morning. Running the length of the old city, they serve as an adornment for Sunday morning's Eucharistic procession, a manifestation of civic pride, and a catechetical device. The feast of Corpus Domini, the Body of the Lord, also known as Corpus Christi in many parts of the world, is an occasion for devotion to the belief in the real presence of Christ in the consecrated host. The origins of the feast are in Liège, Belgium, in the 13th century. It is held in the last days of May or the first days of June, depending on the date of Easter that year.
Main sights
Badia (abbey) di Camaiore, founded by Benedictine monks and mentioned as early as the time of the Lombard rule in Italy (761). The current building, in Romanesque style, dates from the 12th century. One century later it was conceded to the Florians; in that period it also had a line of walls, of which now only scanty features remain. The church has a simple façade following the elevation of the internal nave and apses, with a double mullioned window above the portal, with a polychrome fresco depicting Madonna Enthroned with Child and Two Saints. Internally, the basilica plan is divided by two rows of round arches supported by square piers.
Pieve di Santo Stefano, a rural church documented from the 9th century. The current building (12th century) has a 17th-century portal, and houses a baptismal font based on a 2nd-3rd century Roman sarcophagus, and a 15th-century triptych by Battista da Pisa, also known as Battista di Gerio.
Lido de Camaiore, a beach resort for the town just north of Viareggio on the Mediterranean Coast. The central focus of this touristic area is the Pontile Bellavista Vittoria, which is a pier that offers panoramic views of the ocean.
Collegiate church of Santa Maria Assunta
Church of Immacolata Concezione e San Lazzaro
Villa Borbone delle Pianore
Sport
Born, raised and still residing in Camaiore, is the Under 23 Road Cycling champion, Francesco Chicchi, who is currently racing for the professional team of Liquigas.
Lido di Camaiore, has been repeatedly a stage finish of the Giro d'Italia
1997 (May 28): Stage 11, won by Italy Gabriele Missaglia.
2002 (May 19): Stage 7, won by Belgium Rik Verbrugghe.
2007 (May 21): Stage9, won by Italy Danilo Napolitano.
(Wikipedia)
GM Ringway took us on the Oldham Way.
Erected with financial assistance from the Thomas Lockerby footpath fund 1996 “It uses the income from the assets of the Fund to preserve, maintain or improve public footpaths and bridleways located not more than 50 miles from Manchester Town Hall.”
Italien / Toskana - Lido di Camaiore
Camaiore ist eine italienische Gemeinde in der Provinz Lucca in der Toskana mit 31.821 Einwohnern (Stand 31. Dezember 2022).
Geografie
Das Zentrum von Camaiore liegt in der nordwestlichen Toskana, etwa 9 km vom Ligurischen Meer entfernt. Direkt an der Küste liegt der Ortsteil Lido di Camaiore, der ein bekanntes Seebad an der Versilia ist. Die Provinzhauptstadt Lucca liegt etwa 25 km südöstlich, die Regionalhauptstadt Florenz rund 80 km südöstlich, die ligurische Stadt La Spezia etwa 60 km nordwestlich. Die nächste größere Stadt ist Viareggio, etwa 10 km südwestlich gelegen.
Camaiore liegt in der klimatischen Einordnung italienischer Gemeinden in der Zone D, 1 485 GG. Wichtige Gewässer im Ortsgebiet sind der Fluss Camaiore (8 von 8 km im Gemeindegebiet, davon zwei als Grenze zu Viareggio) und die Torrenti Freddana (8 von 29 km im Gemeindegebiet), Lucese (8 von 8 km im Gemeindegebiet) und der Rio Summonti (6 von 6 km im Gemeindegebiet).
Zur Gemeinde gehören unter anderem die Ortsteile Capezzano Pianore (8 m, ca. 6860 Einwohner), Casoli (403 m, ca. 330 Einwohner), Fibbialla (272 m, ca. 75 Einwohner), Gombitelli (492 m, ca. 130 Einwohner), Greppolungo (339 m, ca. 65 Einwohner), Lido di Camaiore, Marignana (66 m, ca. 300 Einwohner), Metato (414 m, ca. 55 Einwohner), Monteggiori (265 m, ca. 155 Einwohner), Montemagno (214 m, ca. 80 Einwohner), Nocchi (110 m, ca. 515 Einwohner), Panicale (225 m, ca. 40 Einwohner), Pedona (309 m, ca. 245 Einwohner), Pontemazzori (120 m, ca. 225 Einwohner), Santa Lucia (253 m, ca. 105 Einwohner), Torcigliano (385 m, ca. 125 Einwohner) und Valpromaro (141 m, ca. 135 Einwohner).
Die Nachbargemeinden sind Lucca, Massarosa, Pescaglia, Pietrasanta, Stazzema und Viareggio.
Geschichte
Erstmals erwähnt wurde der Ort im 8. Jahrhundert, als die Abtei San Pietro gegründet wurde. Die erste Stadtmauer wurde 1255 von Lucca errichtet. 1442 fiel der Ort endgültig an Lucca, wo er bis heute verblieb.
Sehenswürdigkeiten
Badia di Camaiore, auch Badia di San Pietro genannt. Abtei in unmittelbarer Nähe des Ortszentrums, die 760 von den Benediktinern gegründet wurde. Wurde im 11. Jahrhundert komplett restauriert.
Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta, Kollegiatkirche im Ortszentrum. Wurde 1278 errichtet, der Campanile stammt aus dem Jahr 1365. Wurde 1515 von Papst Leo X. zur Kollegiatkirche erklärt. Enthält von Stefano Tofanelli das Werk Annunciazione, von Piero Dandini eine Comunione degli Apostoli, von Benedetto Brandimarte eine Incoronazione della Vergine sowie ein Cristo in Croce aus dem 14. Jahrhundert.
Chiesa di San Michele, romanische Kirche im Ortszentrum, die nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg komplett restauriert wurde.
Chiesa dell’Immacolata Concezione e di San Lazzaro, 1610 mit Konvent von den Franziskanern errichtete Kirche. Enthält das Werk Santi Giorgio, Bernardino, Francesco von Tiberio Franchi aus dem Jahr 1651.
Pieve di Santo Stefano, Pieve, die ca. 1 km südwestlich vom Ortszentrum liegt. Entstand ca. im 12. Jahrhundert auf einer älteren Kirche, die wahrscheinlich im 10. Jahrhundert entstand.
Museo d’Arte sacra, Kunstmuseum im Ortskern. Enthält von Giovanni Vambré eine Santissima Trinità (Eisengusswerk), von Vincenzo di Antonio Frediani ein Holzgemälde (Madonna in trono con il Bambino fra i santi San Giovanni Battista, Sant’Andrea, San Pietro e San Sebastiano, stammt aus der Chiesa di Santa Maria Albiano) sowie ein Arazzo dell’Ultima Cena aus dem Jahr 1516.
Civico Museo Archeologico, Archäologisches Museum im Palazzo Tori Massoni im historischen Ortskern.
Chiesa della Santissima Concezione, auch Chiesa dei Francescani genannt, Kirche kurz außerhalb der Stadtmauern, die den Franziskanern untersteht und aus dem 17. Jahrhundert stammt.
Sport
Lido di Camaiore war 1997, 2002 und 2007 Ziel einer Etappe des Giro d’Italia.
(Wikipedia)
Camaiore is a city and comune of 32,513 inhabitants within the province of Lucca, Tuscany, central-western Italy. It stretches from the Apuan Alps to the east, to the plains and the coast of Versilia to the west.
History
Camaiore has Roman origins, as it was the site of one of the largest Roman encampments near the city of Lucca and an important station along the Via Cassia. From this we find the origins of the name "Campus Maior" (Campo Maggiore).
In the Middle Ages, the town grew considerably thanks to the old Francigena, which follows northwest from Lucca, towards the Lunigiana and Passo della Cisa, and on to 'Campo Maggiore’. The city represented the Twenty-seventh stage during the journey of Sigerico Canterbury, and was called Campmaior by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
In 1226, the Luccans destroyed the remote hill fortress of Montecastrese, situated above Camaiore on the slopes of Mount Prana, and the survivors of this battle migrated down to the valley in Camaiore as it offered more protection against future city-state attacks.
While Camaiore has Roman origins, and it was heavily contested between the competitive city-states of Lucca and Pisa, it remained largely uninhabited until the 1800s due to its particularly marshy grounds. Eventually, many of the marshes in the area were drained, allowing for growth and development to take place in Camaiore. First, the main streets were constructed, and then several hotels were built for tourists that still come to the area today.
Geography
Camaiore is the largest municipality in Versilia and its territory has many different environments. It extends from the beach in Lido di Camaiore, to the peaks of the Apuan Alps including the peaks of Monte Prana, Mount Matanna and Mount Gabberi and passes through both high and low hills. The plains of caezzanese are also important, as they are known for the cultivation of flowers and the general growth of foliage. In addition to the lido's promenade, there are also rolling hills with small crops of vitis and olives.
Camaiore is rich in water, especially ground water, which is continuously extracted for private use including gardens and greenhouses as well as being used by some adjacent municipalities for the replenishment of local reservoirs. In the summer of 2007 strong earthquakes were felt that, according to some experts, were due to the excessive pumping of groundwater. Earlier, in the mid-nineties, chasms formed which caused extensive damage including the collapse of some houses. Small rivers can be found throughout the area, which are fed by drainage water from the mountains. One of the more important rivers is the Lombricese that runs at the foot of Mount Gabberi, touching the nearby towns of Lombrici and joining another river, the Lucese, which comes down from the pass of the same name, arriving in the valley through Nocchi Marignana (Camaiore) areas and the lower part of Pieve di Camaiore up to Camaiore. From here onwards, it joins with the Lombricese to form the Camaiore river down to its mouth which is called Fosso dell'Abate. Throughout the territory there are ponds and small lakes which are fed from various sources. The coast of Lido di Camaiore is bathed by the Ligurian sea, which extends from Liguria to the promontory of Piombino and not the Tyrrhenian Sea as many mistakenly believe.
Culture
In Camaiore, one of the highlights of the year is the feast of Corpus Domini, locals come out to make and view brightly colored sawdustcarpets, and to participate in the religious procession whose route they are built to decorate. The carpets, which use new designs each year, are built on the Saturday night before the feast, often late into the night, and last only until the end of the Corpus Domini procession the following morning. Running the length of the old city, they serve as an adornment for Sunday morning's Eucharistic procession, a manifestation of civic pride, and a catechetical device. The feast of Corpus Domini, the Body of the Lord, also known as Corpus Christi in many parts of the world, is an occasion for devotion to the belief in the real presence of Christ in the consecrated host. The origins of the feast are in Liège, Belgium, in the 13th century. It is held in the last days of May or the first days of June, depending on the date of Easter that year.
Main sights
Badia (abbey) di Camaiore, founded by Benedictine monks and mentioned as early as the time of the Lombard rule in Italy (761). The current building, in Romanesque style, dates from the 12th century. One century later it was conceded to the Florians; in that period it also had a line of walls, of which now only scanty features remain. The church has a simple façade following the elevation of the internal nave and apses, with a double mullioned window above the portal, with a polychrome fresco depicting Madonna Enthroned with Child and Two Saints. Internally, the basilica plan is divided by two rows of round arches supported by square piers.
Pieve di Santo Stefano, a rural church documented from the 9th century. The current building (12th century) has a 17th-century portal, and houses a baptismal font based on a 2nd-3rd century Roman sarcophagus, and a 15th-century triptych by Battista da Pisa, also known as Battista di Gerio.
Lido de Camaiore, a beach resort for the town just north of Viareggio on the Mediterranean Coast. The central focus of this touristic area is the Pontile Bellavista Vittoria, which is a pier that offers panoramic views of the ocean.
Collegiate church of Santa Maria Assunta
Church of Immacolata Concezione e San Lazzaro
Villa Borbone delle Pianore
Sport
Born, raised and still residing in Camaiore, is the Under 23 Road Cycling champion, Francesco Chicchi, who is currently racing for the professional team of Liquigas.
Lido di Camaiore, has been repeatedly a stage finish of the Giro d'Italia
1997 (May 28): Stage 11, won by Italy Gabriele Missaglia.
2002 (May 19): Stage 7, won by Belgium Rik Verbrugghe.
2007 (May 21): Stage9, won by Italy Danilo Napolitano.
(Wikipedia)
Dimanche, 10 juillet 2016 ÉTAPE 9
184.5km
Vielha Val d'Aran (Catalogne) / Andorre Arcalis
www.letour.fr/le-tour/2016/fr/etape-9/actus/flm/dumoulin-...
Limekiln Café - a good mid morning treat.
Popular with cyclist too.
It was busy with locals and also people exploring the art trail that was on.
Italien / Toskana - Lido di Camaiore
Camaiore ist eine italienische Gemeinde in der Provinz Lucca in der Toskana mit 31.821 Einwohnern (Stand 31. Dezember 2022).
Geografie
Das Zentrum von Camaiore liegt in der nordwestlichen Toskana, etwa 9 km vom Ligurischen Meer entfernt. Direkt an der Küste liegt der Ortsteil Lido di Camaiore, der ein bekanntes Seebad an der Versilia ist. Die Provinzhauptstadt Lucca liegt etwa 25 km südöstlich, die Regionalhauptstadt Florenz rund 80 km südöstlich, die ligurische Stadt La Spezia etwa 60 km nordwestlich. Die nächste größere Stadt ist Viareggio, etwa 10 km südwestlich gelegen.
Camaiore liegt in der klimatischen Einordnung italienischer Gemeinden in der Zone D, 1 485 GG. Wichtige Gewässer im Ortsgebiet sind der Fluss Camaiore (8 von 8 km im Gemeindegebiet, davon zwei als Grenze zu Viareggio) und die Torrenti Freddana (8 von 29 km im Gemeindegebiet), Lucese (8 von 8 km im Gemeindegebiet) und der Rio Summonti (6 von 6 km im Gemeindegebiet).
Zur Gemeinde gehören unter anderem die Ortsteile Capezzano Pianore (8 m, ca. 6860 Einwohner), Casoli (403 m, ca. 330 Einwohner), Fibbialla (272 m, ca. 75 Einwohner), Gombitelli (492 m, ca. 130 Einwohner), Greppolungo (339 m, ca. 65 Einwohner), Lido di Camaiore, Marignana (66 m, ca. 300 Einwohner), Metato (414 m, ca. 55 Einwohner), Monteggiori (265 m, ca. 155 Einwohner), Montemagno (214 m, ca. 80 Einwohner), Nocchi (110 m, ca. 515 Einwohner), Panicale (225 m, ca. 40 Einwohner), Pedona (309 m, ca. 245 Einwohner), Pontemazzori (120 m, ca. 225 Einwohner), Santa Lucia (253 m, ca. 105 Einwohner), Torcigliano (385 m, ca. 125 Einwohner) und Valpromaro (141 m, ca. 135 Einwohner).
Die Nachbargemeinden sind Lucca, Massarosa, Pescaglia, Pietrasanta, Stazzema und Viareggio.
Geschichte
Erstmals erwähnt wurde der Ort im 8. Jahrhundert, als die Abtei San Pietro gegründet wurde. Die erste Stadtmauer wurde 1255 von Lucca errichtet. 1442 fiel der Ort endgültig an Lucca, wo er bis heute verblieb.
Sehenswürdigkeiten
Badia di Camaiore, auch Badia di San Pietro genannt. Abtei in unmittelbarer Nähe des Ortszentrums, die 760 von den Benediktinern gegründet wurde. Wurde im 11. Jahrhundert komplett restauriert.
Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta, Kollegiatkirche im Ortszentrum. Wurde 1278 errichtet, der Campanile stammt aus dem Jahr 1365. Wurde 1515 von Papst Leo X. zur Kollegiatkirche erklärt. Enthält von Stefano Tofanelli das Werk Annunciazione, von Piero Dandini eine Comunione degli Apostoli, von Benedetto Brandimarte eine Incoronazione della Vergine sowie ein Cristo in Croce aus dem 14. Jahrhundert.
Chiesa di San Michele, romanische Kirche im Ortszentrum, die nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg komplett restauriert wurde.
Chiesa dell’Immacolata Concezione e di San Lazzaro, 1610 mit Konvent von den Franziskanern errichtete Kirche. Enthält das Werk Santi Giorgio, Bernardino, Francesco von Tiberio Franchi aus dem Jahr 1651.
Pieve di Santo Stefano, Pieve, die ca. 1 km südwestlich vom Ortszentrum liegt. Entstand ca. im 12. Jahrhundert auf einer älteren Kirche, die wahrscheinlich im 10. Jahrhundert entstand.
Museo d’Arte sacra, Kunstmuseum im Ortskern. Enthält von Giovanni Vambré eine Santissima Trinità (Eisengusswerk), von Vincenzo di Antonio Frediani ein Holzgemälde (Madonna in trono con il Bambino fra i santi San Giovanni Battista, Sant’Andrea, San Pietro e San Sebastiano, stammt aus der Chiesa di Santa Maria Albiano) sowie ein Arazzo dell’Ultima Cena aus dem Jahr 1516.
Civico Museo Archeologico, Archäologisches Museum im Palazzo Tori Massoni im historischen Ortskern.
Chiesa della Santissima Concezione, auch Chiesa dei Francescani genannt, Kirche kurz außerhalb der Stadtmauern, die den Franziskanern untersteht und aus dem 17. Jahrhundert stammt.
Sport
Lido di Camaiore war 1997, 2002 und 2007 Ziel einer Etappe des Giro d’Italia.
(Wikipedia)
Camaiore is a city and comune of 32,513 inhabitants within the province of Lucca, Tuscany, central-western Italy. It stretches from the Apuan Alps to the east, to the plains and the coast of Versilia to the west.
History
Camaiore has Roman origins, as it was the site of one of the largest Roman encampments near the city of Lucca and an important station along the Via Cassia. From this we find the origins of the name "Campus Maior" (Campo Maggiore).
In the Middle Ages, the town grew considerably thanks to the old Francigena, which follows northwest from Lucca, towards the Lunigiana and Passo della Cisa, and on to 'Campo Maggiore’. The city represented the Twenty-seventh stage during the journey of Sigerico Canterbury, and was called Campmaior by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
In 1226, the Luccans destroyed the remote hill fortress of Montecastrese, situated above Camaiore on the slopes of Mount Prana, and the survivors of this battle migrated down to the valley in Camaiore as it offered more protection against future city-state attacks.
While Camaiore has Roman origins, and it was heavily contested between the competitive city-states of Lucca and Pisa, it remained largely uninhabited until the 1800s due to its particularly marshy grounds. Eventually, many of the marshes in the area were drained, allowing for growth and development to take place in Camaiore. First, the main streets were constructed, and then several hotels were built for tourists that still come to the area today.
Geography
Camaiore is the largest municipality in Versilia and its territory has many different environments. It extends from the beach in Lido di Camaiore, to the peaks of the Apuan Alps including the peaks of Monte Prana, Mount Matanna and Mount Gabberi and passes through both high and low hills. The plains of caezzanese are also important, as they are known for the cultivation of flowers and the general growth of foliage. In addition to the lido's promenade, there are also rolling hills with small crops of vitis and olives.
Camaiore is rich in water, especially ground water, which is continuously extracted for private use including gardens and greenhouses as well as being used by some adjacent municipalities for the replenishment of local reservoirs. In the summer of 2007 strong earthquakes were felt that, according to some experts, were due to the excessive pumping of groundwater. Earlier, in the mid-nineties, chasms formed which caused extensive damage including the collapse of some houses. Small rivers can be found throughout the area, which are fed by drainage water from the mountains. One of the more important rivers is the Lombricese that runs at the foot of Mount Gabberi, touching the nearby towns of Lombrici and joining another river, the Lucese, which comes down from the pass of the same name, arriving in the valley through Nocchi Marignana (Camaiore) areas and the lower part of Pieve di Camaiore up to Camaiore. From here onwards, it joins with the Lombricese to form the Camaiore river down to its mouth which is called Fosso dell'Abate. Throughout the territory there are ponds and small lakes which are fed from various sources. The coast of Lido di Camaiore is bathed by the Ligurian sea, which extends from Liguria to the promontory of Piombino and not the Tyrrhenian Sea as many mistakenly believe.
Culture
In Camaiore, one of the highlights of the year is the feast of Corpus Domini, locals come out to make and view brightly colored sawdustcarpets, and to participate in the religious procession whose route they are built to decorate. The carpets, which use new designs each year, are built on the Saturday night before the feast, often late into the night, and last only until the end of the Corpus Domini procession the following morning. Running the length of the old city, they serve as an adornment for Sunday morning's Eucharistic procession, a manifestation of civic pride, and a catechetical device. The feast of Corpus Domini, the Body of the Lord, also known as Corpus Christi in many parts of the world, is an occasion for devotion to the belief in the real presence of Christ in the consecrated host. The origins of the feast are in Liège, Belgium, in the 13th century. It is held in the last days of May or the first days of June, depending on the date of Easter that year.
Main sights
Badia (abbey) di Camaiore, founded by Benedictine monks and mentioned as early as the time of the Lombard rule in Italy (761). The current building, in Romanesque style, dates from the 12th century. One century later it was conceded to the Florians; in that period it also had a line of walls, of which now only scanty features remain. The church has a simple façade following the elevation of the internal nave and apses, with a double mullioned window above the portal, with a polychrome fresco depicting Madonna Enthroned with Child and Two Saints. Internally, the basilica plan is divided by two rows of round arches supported by square piers.
Pieve di Santo Stefano, a rural church documented from the 9th century. The current building (12th century) has a 17th-century portal, and houses a baptismal font based on a 2nd-3rd century Roman sarcophagus, and a 15th-century triptych by Battista da Pisa, also known as Battista di Gerio.
Lido de Camaiore, a beach resort for the town just north of Viareggio on the Mediterranean Coast. The central focus of this touristic area is the Pontile Bellavista Vittoria, which is a pier that offers panoramic views of the ocean.
Collegiate church of Santa Maria Assunta
Church of Immacolata Concezione e San Lazzaro
Villa Borbone delle Pianore
Sport
Born, raised and still residing in Camaiore, is the Under 23 Road Cycling champion, Francesco Chicchi, who is currently racing for the professional team of Liquigas.
Lido di Camaiore, has been repeatedly a stage finish of the Giro d'Italia
1997 (May 28): Stage 11, won by Italy Gabriele Missaglia.
2002 (May 19): Stage 7, won by Belgium Rik Verbrugghe.
2007 (May 21): Stage9, won by Italy Danilo Napolitano.
(Wikipedia)
Diskussion "Yes I said cyber, digital security and rights in international deveolpment cooperation" am 10.05.2017 auf der re:publica (#rp17) in Berlin. Foto: re:publica/Jan Michalko
Ali Jelveh spricht auf der re:publica 2015 am 07.05.2015 in Berlin.
Copyright: re:publica/Jan Zappner
Ali Jelveh spricht auf der re:publica 2015 am 07.05.2015 in Berlin.
Copyright: re:publica/Jan Zappner
Diskussion "Connecting health - systemic health solutions for better pregnancy and birth giving care" am 09.05.2017 mit Steven Macharia auf der re:publica (#rp17) in Berlin. Foto: re:publica/Jan Michalko
04.05.2018, Berlin:
Talk: Live Nude Girls: Feminist Art & Sex Work in the Digital Age
Speaker: Lena Chen
Die re:publica ist eine der weltweit wichtigsten Konferenzen zu den Themen der digitalen Gesellschaft und findet in diesem Jahr vom 02. bis 04. Mai in der STATION-Berlin statt. Foto: Gregor Fischer/re:publica