A colorful alley in the village of Portovenere near La Spezia.
A few months ago I visited this beautiful village with my wife Dao.
Located in the heart of Liguria, Portovenere is one of the most fascinating jewels of the Riviera di Levante, a village that enchants with its natural beauty and historical heritage. A few kilometers from La Spezia, this picturesque seaside village is known for its colorful houses, narrow streets and breathtaking views of the sea. Among its many streets, one in particular captures the attention for its unique charm and the liveliness of its colors: the Vicolo Colorato.
The alleys of Portovenere are distinguished by their facades painted with a palette of bright colors, ranging from bright red to brilliant yellow, passing through blue and green. This explosion of colors is not only a pleasure for the eyes, but also reflects the history and culture of the place. The houses are narrow and tall, built in such a way as to protect the inhabitants from the wind and the bad weather of the sea. Every building seems to tell a story, with its windows decorated with blooming geraniums and solid wooden doors that retain the charm of times gone by.
Walking through the alleys is like taking a step back in time. The stones of the streets and walls speak of a rich and fascinating past, where every corner has a story to tell. This alley, like many others in Portovenere, dates back to the Middle Ages, a period in which the village was an important commercial and military center. Its colorful houses were, and still are, homes of fishermen and sailors, who painted the facades of their homes with bright colors to be able to easily recognize them from the sea.

The entire village is a masterpiece of beauty and history. Dominated by the church of San Pietro, built on a rocky promontory that juts out into the sea, the town offers spectacular views and an atmosphere that seems suspended in time. The narrow streets of the historic center, the small squares crowded with tourists and locals, the restaurants offering fresh fish dishes and Ligurian specialties, make Portovenere an unmissable destination for those visiting Liguria.

Portovenere is a place that embodies the beauty and history of this part of Liguria. It is a symbol of the resilience and creativity of its inhabitants, a corner of the world where time seems to have stopped, offering those who visit it a taste of the simple and fascinating life of the past. If you find yourself near La Spezia, a visit to the village of Portovenere is a must to rediscover the magic and timeless charm of the Riviera di Levante.

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Portovenere also written Porto Venere, is an Italian municipality in the province of La Spezia in Liguria. Due to its urban territorial extension it is the smallest municipality in the province of La Spezia. In 1997 Portovenere, together with the islands of Palmaria, Tino, Tinetto and the Cinque Terre was included among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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