
	Regions	Landmarks	Lodging	Search
Regions in Italy Region Liguria > Province La Spezia > Comune Vernazza

Vernazza

Province of La Spezia, Liguria (Ligurien) Region, Italy

Locality

One of the five picturesque towns known together as the Cinque Terre, Vernazza is the fourth heading north, a true "fishing village" on the Italian Riviera, perched on a high cliffs, with a small harbor nestled under the shadow of an ancient castle and a seaside church. The only way to reach the town is by train or hiking. The cobbled stone streets and alleys are lined with colorful buildings that house small shops, cafes, B&B's. From Vernazza, there are walking itineraries to the other four towns in the Cinque Terre (the area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site).

INFO: Population: ca. 1000 inhabitants -- Zip/postal code: -- Phone Area Code:

HISTORY: Vernazza was founded about 1000 AD and was ruled by the Republic of Genoa from 1276. Vernazza's medieval castle, Belforte, was built in the mid-1500's, to protect the village from pirates.

WHAT TO SEE
Train itinerary from Vernazza to Monterosso (also a hiking path), among amazing cliffs and landscapes of astounding beauty

Hiking itinerary southeast from Vernazza to Corniglia, through olive groves, about 90 minutes.

WHERE TO STAY:
2-star Hotels in Vernazza
1-star Hotels in Vernazza
Agritourism - Farmhouses in Vernazza
B&B in Vernazza

Find now your dream holiday in Liguria Plan now your dream holiday in Liguria