Italy | paradoxoff http://paradoxoff.com Just another WordPress site Thu, 30 May 2019 11:59:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Beautiful out-of-focus portraits by Paolo Raeli http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/beautiful-out-of-focus-portraits-by-paolo-raeli/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beautiful-out-of-focus-portraits-by-paolo-raeli Wed, 05 Apr 2017 15:48:14 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2017/04/05/beautiful-out-of-focus-portraits-by-paolo-raeli/ He’s a 21-year-old Italian-Danish self-taught photographer who’s not getting enough attention and we are here to give it to him because we simply...

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He’s a 21-year-old Italian-Danish self-taught photographer who’s not getting enough attention and we are here to give it to him because we simply admire his work and creativity.

After visiting his website, we realized that Paolo Raeli is a very talented young man from Palermo, South Italy. Paolo was born and raised in Sicily. He studied visual art in Palermo, five years before moving to Copenhagen, Denmark.

Thanks to his talent and unique way of capturing things and people, he developed a huge following. The portraits are often out-of-focus images of a moment caught in the midst of movement and they became viral because of their depth and creativity.

If one image really replaces a thousand words than you’ll hear a lot of talking while observing his portraits. We’ll quit talking now and leave you in his hands. Scroll down and check out his astonishing work.

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Winter paradises on Earth http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/winter-paradises-on-earth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winter-paradises-on-earth Wed, 28 Dec 2016 11:59:33 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2016/12/28/winter-paradises-on-earth/ Who said that paradises are only on heaven? If you believe it too, these winter paradises we’ve collected will definitely change your mind...

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Who said that paradises are only on heaven? If you believe it too, these winter paradises we’ve collected will definitely change your mind and make you wish you were there!

Some of them are located in Russia, Germany or Canada but no matter the location you will fall in love with each one of these destinations at first sight! ATTENTION summer lovers! We’re afraid you will cheat your long-termed relationship with summer and fall in love with winter instead after seeing these photos! Scroll down to rest your eyes and brains for a second and enjoy!

1. Black Forest, Germany
1. Black Forest, Germany
2. Alps, France
2. Alps, France
3. Bavaria, Germany
3. Bavaria, Germany
4. Dolomites, Italy
4. Dolomites, Italy
5. Aramil, Russia
5. Aramil, Russia
6. Moomin theme park, Finland
6. Moomin theme park, Finland
7. Boreal rainforest, Norway
7. Boreal rainforest, Norway
8. Banff National park, Canada
8. Banff National park, Canada
9. Campina National park, Italy
9. Campina National park, Italy
10. Col De La Tourne, Switzerland
10. Col De La Tourne, Switzerland

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The amazing elephant rock in Italy http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/the-amazing-elephant-rock-in-italy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-amazing-elephant-rock-in-italy Wed, 07 Dec 2016 10:39:57 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2016/12/07/the-amazing-elephant-rock-in-italy/ Elephant rock is near the lovely coastal town of Castelsardo, an ancient Sardinian town where about 5,000 people live today. The origin of...

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Elephant rock is near the lovely coastal town of Castelsardo, an ancient Sardinian town where about 5,000 people live today.

The origin of this rock is quite unique: part of the rocky complex of Monte Casteddazzu, it broke off and rolled down the valley along the road. What’s most interesting part about this rock is his elephant looks that will amaze you! So travelers if you want to visit something interesting and unusual, the elephant rock in Italy is the perfect destination for you! Scroll down and enjoy the rock photographed from different viewpoints!

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The petrified people in Pompeii http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/the-petrified-people-in-pompeii/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-petrified-people-in-pompeii Mon, 16 May 2016 11:25:14 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2016/05/16/the-petrified-people-in-pompeii/ Pompeii was an ancient Roman city located in the Campania region of Italy. It was destroyed and buried under volcanic ash in AD...

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Pompeii was an ancient Roman city located in the Campania region of Italy. It was destroyed and buried under volcanic ash in AD 79 from the eruption of volcano Mount Vesuvius.

The eruption killed the citizens, burying them under tons of ash. Evidence for the destruction originally came from a surviving letter by Pliny the Younger, who saw the eruption from a distance and described the death of his uncle Pliny the Elder, an admiral of the Roman fleet, who tried to rescue citizens.

During the excavation, plaster was used to fill in the voids in the ash layers that once held human bodies. This allowed one to see the exact position the person was in when he or she died.

Pompeii is a tourist destination for over 250 years till today because there is always interest at tourists to see this place and his petrified people and animals inside. Take a look!

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Scaliger Castle of Lake Garda, Italy http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/scaliger-castle-of-lake-garda-italy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=scaliger-castle-of-lake-garda-italy Mon, 21 Mar 2016 10:25:53 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2016/03/21/scaliger-castle-of-lake-garda-italy/ Scaliger Castle is located in the Italian lakeside town of Sirmione. Sirmione has a beautiful historic center which is situated on top of...

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Scaliger Castle is located in the Italian lakeside town of Sirmione.

Sirmione has a beautiful historic center which is situated on top of a small peninsula that juts out into the southern portion of Lake Garda.

This castle is remarkable by its very rare fortified port and was built in the 13th century. It sure dominates the landscape of the town with a large moat where ducks and swans can be seen today. From the top of the tower, beautiful views of the Lake Garda can be enjoyed.

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Haunted castles around the world http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/haunted-castles-around-the-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=haunted-castles-around-the-world Thu, 17 Mar 2016 09:27:04 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2016/03/17/haunted-castles-around-the-world/ If you are afraid of ghosts and other paranormal stuff, cut the reading. If you’re not, continue to discover some of the haunted...

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If you are afraid of ghosts and other paranormal stuff, cut the reading. If you’re not, continue to discover some of the haunted castles around the world.

As we said before, it doesn’t matter if you don’t believe in ghosts, demons, spirits, or restless souls walking the Earth after indecent deaths, you sure believe that there is something paranormal, unusual and inexplicable out there. Now, scroll down and get to know the famous castles known by their hunting histories.

1. Edinburgh castle, Scotland
1. Edinburgh castle, Scotland
2. Chillingham castle, England
2. Chillingham castle, England
3. Houska castle, Czech Republic
3. Houska castle, Czech Republic
4. Belcourt castle, United States
4. Belcourt castle, United States
5. Brissac castle, France
5. Brissac castle, France
6. Eltz castle, Germany
6. Eltz castle, Germany
7. Landi castle, Italy
7. Landi castle, Italy
8. Dragsholm castle, Denmark
8. Dragsholm castle, Denmark
9. Moosham castle, Austria
9. Moosham castle, Austria
10. Warwick castle, England
10. Warwick castle, England
11. Frankenstein castle, Germany
11. Frankenstein castle, Germany
12. Zvikov castle, Czech Republic
12. Zvikov castle, Czech Republic
13. Predjama castle, Slovenia
13. Predjama castle, Slovenia

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Rush hour in different countries http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/rush-hour-in-different-countries/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rush-hour-in-different-countries Tue, 03 Nov 2015 10:22:57 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2015/11/03/rush-hour-in-different-countries/ Various cities around the world during the rush hours. “Rush Hour” – you should just to hear this phrase and before the eyes...

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Various cities around the world during the rush hours.

“Rush Hour” – you should just to hear this phrase and before the eyes will appear the picture, on which there is a huge crowd of people and vehicles.

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1. Beijing, China
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2. Dhaka, Bangladesh
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3. Venice, Italy
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4. Chhattisgarh, India
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5. Tokyo, Japan
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6. Siem Reap, Cambodia
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7. London, Great Britain
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8. Moscow, Russia
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9. Sao Paulo, Brazil
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10. Kampala, Uganda

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Beautiful restaurants around the world http://paradoxoff.com/places/beautiful-restaurants-around-the-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beautiful-restaurants-around-the-world Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:49:28 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2015/10/19/beautiful-restaurants-around-the-world/ A selection of the best restaurants on the earth, in which from admiration you risk losing your appetite. There are so many great...

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A selection of the best restaurants on the earth, in which from admiration you risk losing your appetite.

There are so many great places that you should visit at least once in your life and no less dishes that you want to taste. But there are restaurants where, despite of the delicious cuisine and excellent service, you just can’t fully enjoy meal – this is how the beauty of such places outshines all.

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1. Grotta Palazzese, Bari, Italy
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2. Restaurant le Panoramic, Chamonix, France
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3. Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, Maldives
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4. Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant, Diani Beach, Kenya
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5. The Sierra Mar Restaurant, California, USA
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6. The River Cafe, New York, USA
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7. The Samaya Villas Bali, Bali, Indonesia
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8. Le Jules Verne, Paris, France
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9. Skyline Restaurant, Queenstown, New Zealand
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10. Delaire Graff Restaurant, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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11. Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
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12. The Signature Room at the 95th, Chicago, USA

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Urban Treehouse http://paradoxoff.com/places/urban-treehouse/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=urban-treehouse Sun, 22 Mar 2015 11:53:17 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2015/03/22/urban-treehouse/ 25 Verde is an apartment complex in Turin, Italy, designed by Luciano Pia. This Italian architect has created an unique 5- story building...

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25 Verde is an apartment complex in Turin, Italy, designed by Luciano Pia.

This Italian architect has created an unique 5- story building made of of lush trees and steel girders in an attempt to eschew homogeneous urban cityscape of Turin. The structure contains 150 trees, which absorb up to 200,000 liters of carbon dioxide an hour, thus keeping the city’s air cleaner and bring pollution protection to the residents of this amazing house.

Urban Treehouse
1 © Beppe Giardino
Urban Treehouse
2 © Beppe Giardino
Urban Treehouse
3 © Beppe Giardino
Urban Treehouse
4 © Beppe Giardino
Urban Treehouse
5 © Beppe Giardino
Urban Treehouse
6 © Beppe Giardino
Urban Treehouse
7 © Beppe Giardino
Urban Treehouse
8 © Beppe Giardino
Urban Treehouse
9 © Beppe Giardino
Urban Treehouse
10 © Beppe Giardino
Urban Treehouse
11 © Beppe Giardino
Urban Treehouse
12 © Luciano Pia

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Pizza Art http://paradoxoff.com/creativities/pizza-art/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pizza-art Mon, 12 Jan 2015 10:15:27 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2015/01/12/pizza-art/ A festival known as “Pizzafest,” originating in Naples, is the largest pizza festival in the world, and one of the most scrumptious events...

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A festival known as “Pizzafest,” originating in Naples, is the largest pizza festival in the world, and one of the most scrumptious events in Italy.

For 11 days, the whole city of Naples is filled with delicious aromas of basil, mozzarella and fresh dough. Naples citizens prepare thousands of pizzas in every variety imaginable. But one person’s pizza masterpieces stand apart from the rest.

To transform traditional pizza, the culinary masterpiece Chef Domenico Crolla doesn’t need exotic ingredients. Instead, he mixes traditional ingredients very carefully to transform pizza into a culinary and artistic masterpiece.

He enchants visitors with his masterful skill by depicting portraits of celebrities. But as a creative person, Domenico Crolla prefers to portray creative individuals: he “draws” musicians, actors, top models. Before viewing his art, we recommend that you cozy up with a slice of pizza of your own.

Pizza Art
Mona Lisa
Pizza Art
Beyonce
Pizza Art
Beyonce
Pizza Art
Marilyn Monroe
Pizza Art
Sophia Loren
Pizza Art
Rihanna
Pizza Art
Andy Warhol
Pizza Art
George Clooney
Pizza Art
Sandra Taylor
Pizza Art
Jackie Chan
Pizza Art
The Royal Family
Pizza Art
Cristiano Ronaldo
Pizza Art
Robbie Williams

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