Photographer's Note
Gaeta
The ancient fortress of Gaeta seen from the sea
Its origins date back to the Middle Ages, it was then an important Bourbon fortress.
On 25 November 1848, Pope Pius IX took refuge in Gaeta, a guest of King Ferdinand II of Bourbon, following the proclamation of the Roman Republic by Giuseppe Mazzini, and remained there until 4 September 1849, a period during which Gaeta was the seat institutional and "de facto" capital of the State of the Church, representing the greatest political-religious reference center in the whole world of Christianity.
On 13 February 1861 Francis II of Bourbon surrendered to Gaeta, the last bastion of his reign, capitulating, after 102 heroic days of resistance to the bombing and the siege of the Savoyard troops of General Enrico Cialdini (siege of Gaeta 1860-1861): it ceased so to exist the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
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holmertz
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(102700) 2022-02-28 7:32
Hello Silvio,
This is an interesting view of the old fortress which still looks quite impressive. There also seems to be a fine church on the right side. I like the contrast of light blue sky and dark blue sea and the green hill in the middle.
Best regards,
Gert
pierrefonds
(114448) 2022-02-28 7:47
Hi Silvio,
La composition est bien divisιe, le ciel, la forteresse et la mer. La prise de vue permet de voir les dιtails de la forteresse de Gaeta. La lumiθre donne un bon rendu aux couleurs de l'image. Bonne journιe.
Pierre
Fis2
(170747) 2022-02-28 9:08
Witaj Silvio!
A very interesting view, the fortress makes impression.
Good framing, colors and light.
Curious place.
Nice presentation.
Have a nice new week.
Krzysztof
lousat
(139266) 2022-02-28 12:04
Ciao Silvio,mai stato da queste parti, la cartolina θ strepitosa, luce perfetta per mostrare la fortezza con dettagli super! Buona serata,Luciano
PaulVDV
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(62892) 2022-02-28 12:34
Hello Silvio,
A very special place along the rocky coast to build a fortress.
Easier to defend along the waterfront.
I suspect it served mainly to defend the entrance along the sea.
Best regards, Paul
ifege
(48085) 2022-02-28 20:08
Hi Silvio
A good photo of this very impressive complex and headland.
cheers
Ian
aliabazari
(22175) 2022-02-28 21:27
Hello Silvio
Beautiful view of this ancient castle. Well seen. Excellent sharpness and exposure.
pajaran
(115891) 2022-02-28 23:23
Pozdrav.
Lepo pogled, interesantan tekst ...
Lepa priroda i arhitektura, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i perspektivom.
Dobar rad, lepa fotografija.
lepa tvrdjava.
Lepo secanje.
Zelim vam lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje.
Paja
jemaflor
(147128) 2022-02-28 23:31
Hi Silvio,
Nice photo and a good POV, well taken from the sea, nice blue tones, sea and sky, tfs.
emka
(158156) 2022-02-28 23:59
Hello Silvio, Something different today. Interesting old town on the high cliff. I see here a castle and a nice church.
Best regards MAlgo
ikeharel
(113345) 2022-03-01 1:56
Nice taken from the Golfo di Gaeta, Silvio.
Bright day picture shows well details of the ancient town built on the cliff at the water's edge.
Arrivederci,
Ike
Royaldevon
(85932) 2022-03-01 2:16
Ciao Car Silvio,
This is a well judged composition, the island surrounded by the two blues of sea and sky.
The fortress looks an imposing building, a threat to anyone trying to land!
My warm regards,
Bev :-)
COSTANTINO
(116490) 2022-03-01 23:00
Hello my dearest friend and have a nice day
and a happy new month March 2022
your archives are really rich
with a lot of church,fortress and old ancient cities
with great history
regards
Costantino
mkamionka
(74407) 2022-03-02 9:07
Ciao Silvio,
Amazing fortress so nicely located at the edge of the island.
The best view point on it is possible only from the sea.
From the distance of course the details are a bit lost but then again we are able to better appreciate the context of the fortress and its stunning location,
M
jmdias
(115156) 2022-03-05 12:13
silvio
a different area of italy. nice perspective of this mount near the sea with many interesting buildings in evidence.
take care
jorge
mcmtanyel
(68503) 2022-03-26 20:06
Hello Silvio,
This is a nice view of the fortress from the sea. Tje rocky crags themselves are like a castle.
Regards,
MT
Photo Information
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Copyright: Silvio Sorcini (Silvio1953)
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(221593) - Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2016-09-08
- Έκθεση: 30 δευτερόλεπτα
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Date Submitted: 2022-02-28 7:22
