Pasticceria Klainguti in Genoa has recently reopened after a long renovation. It is a historic pastry shop in Piazza di Soziglia in Genoa’s Centro Storico. The founders were four brothers — Giuseppe, Gioacchino, Adolfo, and Agostino Klainguti — who came from Pontresina, a town in the Grisons (Graubünden) canton of Switzerland.
They originally traveled to Genoa in 1826 with plans to sail to America, but instead decided to stay and open a pastry shop. In 1828, they founded Pasticceria Klainguti, which quickly became popular in the city. The shop is known for its traditional sweets and long history in the old city center.
I loved the warm lights from inside the shop. In the window, you can see The Significant Other selecting a few sweets we took home. The passing people invited for a street photo, the red outfit of the passing pedestrian harmonizing with the yellow of the shop’s lights.
Taken with my Nikon Zf with the vintage Russian Zenit Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 manual prime lens. Image specs 1/400 secs @ f/5.6, ISO 3600. Post-Processing in Lightroom Classic
Have a great Tuesday
Marcus
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The Significant Other is the one inside! So funny because that is what I like best about this photo–seeing how you photographed someone inside the shop. I thought, “What a great catch!” I like the passersby looking in–like they crave a sweet or two, also.
Thanks, Lois, so much appreciate your feedback!
Excellent image and back story Marcus. The four brothers made a smart decision to stay in Italy instead of coming to America back then. The business was probably handed down through generations to keep it going. It’s funny but I cannot tell you how many diners and restaurants founded by Greek and Italians immigrants in the USA that were wonderful places to eat were handed down to one generation and they decided to cash in and sell them instead of working hard to keep the businesses afloat like their parents. It’s pretty sad.
Thanks, Joe, for sharing your thoughts, so much appreciated!
Another wonderful street photo, Marcus!! The pastry sounds yummy. Good to see you again! Be well.
Thanks, John, so much appreciated!
You’re welcome Marcus!