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The villages of the Cinque Terre, perched on rocky cliffs along the coast of Liguria, will leave you speachless!
Ancient Manarola is significant because of its architectural and cultural landmarks. The tiny Corniglia is a precious village built on the cliff face and surrounded by vineyards. Vernazza is a colourful village sit among watercourses and verdant rocks. Finally, between two steep cliffs stands Riomaggiore, is a peaceful village where still today the work of fishermen daily continues.
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Duration: 13 hours
Starts: Florence, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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The villages of the Cinque Terre, perched on rocky cliffs along the coast of Liguria, will leave you speachless!
Ancient Manarola is significant because of its architectural and cultural landmarks. The tiny Corniglia is a precious village built on the cliff face and surrounded by vineyards. Vernazza is a colourful village sit among watercourses and verdant rocks. Finally, between two steep cliffs stands Riomaggiore, is a peaceful village where still today the work of fishermen daily continues.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Manarola, Manarola, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Liguria
The second town you will see is Manarola, a little urban pearl identified by typical Genoese style ‘case-torri’.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chiesa di San Lorenzo, Piazza Papa Innocenzo IV, Manarola Italy
Also known as the church of St. Lawrence, it is dedicated to the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. It was built in the early part of the 14th century in the Gothic Style by the famous architect Maestri Antelami. The interiors are richly decorated and the charm is still intact. The brass relief designs on the arch are the symbols of the martyrdom of St. Lawrence.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Via dell’Amore, Italy
The famous Path of Love is the shortest and easiest of all the trails in the Cinque Terre national park. The track goes through the valley and has no steep descents or ascents. Unfortunately it is closed until 2023 but you can take a look at the main entrance to see the beautiful panorama
Stop At: Corniglia, Corniglia, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Liguria
Corniglia is the smallest village of Cinque Terre. It is set on a cliff 100 meters above sea level, and the railway station is located in the lower part of the village. The tiny town, then, can be reached on foot by climbing the staircase ( about 380 steps) or with the bus that leaves every 10 minutes after arrival of the train.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Borgo Storico di Corniglia, Corniglia Italy
Via Fieschi runs the entire length of the village of Corniglia, from the bus stop. It is a small and narrow little street where you can enjoy a walk. Via Fieschi passes through the main square of Corniglia and terminates on the panoramic terrace of Santa Maria, from where there is a view of the Riviera.
Stop At: Vernazza, Vernazza, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Liguria
It is the most beautiful village of Cinque Terre, small and very picturesque. Thanks to an ideal climate, plenty of sunshine and little wind there are many olive groves and vineyards.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Castello Doria, Via San Francesco, 19018 Vernazza Italy
The terrace of the Doria Castle (Castello dei Doria) is well-known because from its upper part you can enjoy the beautiful panorama along the coast and over the village itself, with its brightly colored houses. Adjacent to the castle is the Belforte tower, considered the symbol of Vernazza.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Riomaggiore, Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Liguria
is the last village you will see, on your way back to Florence ( even it would be the first coming from La Spezia!). It is divided into three separate parts: the station, where the trails towards Manarola depart; the center of the village, where the trails to the Church of Montenero and Portovenere begin and the fishermen’s district.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Castello di Riomaggiore, 19017 Riomaggiore Italy
The semi-destroyed walls of the fortress and the two towers are the only things that remain of the castle of Riomaggiore.These defensive structures were built high up, so a stretch of the Blue trail and the shoreline of Riomaggiore can be seen from the terrace of the castle: take a photo and impress this enchanting moment!
Duration: 20 minutes
