Vernazza

Beach: yes, small. Travel tips: Most tourists like Vernazza more than any other city. It is a nice place to rest; the small sandy beach is located here, as well as large stones, on which you can lie down. Also there is the beautiful square with many restaurants with straight view on the sea. Photo of Vernazza. The best hotels (with reviews and prices)

What is located (marked on the map):

1. Church of St. Margaret of Antioch Built in 1318 in Ligurian Gothic style by the Masters Antelami, it has undergone the current configuration through a series of extensions and modifications. It presents three naves and an octagonal steeple 40 m high. Photo inside (2.5 Mb).

2. Monastery of Reformed Franciscan Friars Minor Built in the 17th century, includes a quadrangular tower of the 16th century and remnants of older walls. 3. Palazzo with porticoes Opposite to the church there is an old building, endowed with narrow porticoes with stone pavement and wooden ceiling, which is a usual meeting point for the sea people of Cinque Terre.

4. Belforte Tower and Castle A. Doria Remains of pre-11th century fortifications, include ramparts on the sea and two round towers, one of which is situated on the path leading to Corniglia. Cost: € 1.50 (NOT included in Cinque Terre CARD).

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History:

Its origin dates back to the Roman age, but until the year 1000 B.C. due to security reasons the population lived more inland, on the heights of Reggio. During the Middle Age Vernazza was an important harbour ruled by the families of Da Passano, Ponzò and Fieschi, until it was finally owned by Republic of Genoa starting from 1276. The importance of Vernazza in the history of Liguria is highlighted by its urban arrangement. Typical tower-shaped houses extend along a river valley up on the summit of a rocky outcrop hiding the view of the village core to anyone approaching from the sea. In addition, more refined architecture is also present, such as loggias, porticoes and decorated portals.

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