Dining Alfresco In The Snow by sandra46
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This is a shot I took from outside the public garden nearby some days ago. Part of the garden was built on the bastion of the Renaissance fortified wall the Venetians built in 1511 as a permanent feature of Padova just after breaking the siege by Emperor Maximilian I The Penniless' armies. It's a moat-and-bailey type of star fortification, where the river Bacchiglione defends part of the wall. Of course, at that time the bank opposite the wall was part of the 'guasto' the waste land protecting the defense system of the site. Today, this part of the garden is one of the meeting points favored by immigrants from Eastern Europe, who usually dine together alfresco. Coming from places colder than Padova, they weren't afraid of a little snow. The shot was taken from the bridge over the river.
Thank you for your kind comments.
Comments (40)
Lovely winter capture.
very nice capture.
Amazing! I don't think I fancy that!
I did not know very much that every corner of Padua is responsible for all historical traces than the sixteenth century! Nice picture certainly difficult to take!
Sandra, this is a wonderful shot my friend and I enjoyed reading about the rich history of this area.
Nice capture!!
Beautiful shot, Sandra!!!!!
Historically interesting, creates a picture within a picture
Not for me, I like my food hot. A well captured shot.
I agree here with all other comments - for me a interesting capture
great winter atmosphere! RS
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Great image.
Wonderful photo, great history lesson and yes I've done this as well - Barbeque in the snow
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WOW....Wonderful place here my friend, gorgeous work! Congratulations!
very cool pic Sandra, like the history you mentioned..
very cool winter image!!!!
Il cibo è " sicuramente fresco " !
Beautiful garden. Great shot!!
belle photo!
beautiful photo capture and story explanation!:)*5
A superb wintry capture!
Thank you for the nice picture and historical reference. Thanks to the comment from claude19 I was clued in to the alternate name of Padua, which made me think of the neighborhood church. It is St. Anthony of Padua, formerly known in French as St. Antoine de Padue. Not being of that specific faith I never knew where Padua was until now and was interested to learn of the connection. How wonderful to live in such a historical area.
A wonderfully excellent capture! I don't have their stamina! I wouldn't feel like dining there this time of year! Great scene and superb photo! Well done!
Nice winter capture Sandra excellent!
Beautiful winter scene. Interesting history. Thanks! Dana
very lovely
Probably had cold cuts. Interesting history of the area and wonderful winter capture. But not for me, I prefer my meals inside.
great story about a history i did not know