The small port of Vernazza seen from the pier. one of the most beautiful villages of the Cinque Terre is Vernazza. Its beauty is best captured by photographing it from afar (from the sea or from one of the many paths that reach it) but even up close it has its charm.
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The village, which grew along the Vernazzola stream (now covered) which constitutes its central artery, has an exceptionally intact urban fabric, divided into a series of alleys and steep stairways. Above the town of Vernazza, at an altitude of 325 meters above sea level, is the sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Reggio. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The small port of Vernazza seen from the pier – Le petit port de Vernazza vu de l’embarcadère – El pequeño puerto de Vernazza visto desde el muelle. – O pequeno porto de Vernazza visto do cais – Der kleine Hafen von Vernazza vom Pier aus gesehen – Cảng nhỏ Vernazza nhìn từ bến tàu
The center of the village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre. Some time ago, in winter, I was in Vernazza and it was almost shocking to walk in such an uncrowded village. Right in January and with the Sentiero Azzurro closed you can fully enjoy the village.
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The center of the village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre – Le centre du village de Vernazza dans les Cinque Terre – El centro del pueblo de Vernazza en Cinque Terre – O centro da vila de Vernazza em Cinque Terre – Das Zentrum des Dorfes Vernazza in den Cinque Terre – Trung tâm làng Vernazza ở Cinque Terre
The small port of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre seen from above. Some time ago, while I was at home, I went to the Cinque Terre to do some trekking. Unfortunately the classic Sentiero Azzurro (the one that goes from Monterosso to Vernazza on the sea side) was closed for maintenance so, with my wife, we decided to try walking uphill to the Sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Soviore and then, once at the top, we went down the path that, passing by Nostra Signora di Reggio, descends to Vernazza. From above the village of Vernazza is always splendid, don't you think?
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The village, which grew along the Vernazzola stream (now covered) which constitutes its central artery, has an exceptionally intact urban fabric, divided into a series of alleys and steep stairways. Above the town of Vernazza, at an altitude of 325 meters above sea level, is the sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Reggio. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The small port of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre seen from above – Le petit port de Vernazza aux Cinque Terre vu d’en haut – El pequeño puerto de Vernazza en Cinque Terre visto desde arriba – O pequeno porto de Vernazza em Cinque Terre visto de cima – Der kleine Hafen von Vernazza in den Cinque Terre von oben gesehen – Cảng nhỏ Vernazza ở Cinque Terre nhìn từ trên cao – 从上面看五渔村韦尔纳扎的小港口 – 上から見たチンクエテッレのヴェルナッツァの小さな港
The sbatacchio arches between the houses in the village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre. Walking through the Ligurian villages you often see these architectural structures that connect the houses in the alleys. These arches, called sbatacchio arches, are elements built to increase the stability of the buildings especially when the distance between the walls is small (and in Liguria it is almost a constant).
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The slamming arches between the houses in the village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre – Les arches cliquetantes entre les maisons du village de Vernazza dans les Cinque Terre – Los arcos ruidosos entre las casas en el pueblo de Vernazza en Cinque Terre – Os arcos ruidosos entre as casas da aldeia de Vernazza, em Cinque Terre – Die klappernden Bögen zwischen den Häusern im Dorf Vernazza in den Cinque Terre – Những mái vòm lạch cạch giữa những ngôi nhà ở làng Vernazza ở Cinque Terre
The village of Vernazza seen from the top of the path The last time I was in the Cinque Terre I walked the path from Monterosso to Vernazza passing by the Sanctuary of Soviore. You climb a lot and then, when you go down to the village, you have a slightly different view than that of the Sentiero Azzurro. I took many photos of which this is one of the most beautiful for me. The only shame is that the sun's glare, the distance and a bit of haze didn't allow for a clear photo.
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The village of Vernazza seen from the top of the path – Le village de Vernazza vu du dessus du chemin – El pueblo de Vernazza visto desde arriba del camino – A aldeia de Vernazza vista de cima do caminho – Das Dorf Vernazza von oben gesehen – Ngôi làng Vernazza nhìn từ phía trên con đường
The houses of the small port of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre. Going down one of the paths that cross the territory of the Cinque Terre you arrive at the small village of Vernazza. The main feature of the village is its small square which in this case is portrayed from above. In the foreground part of the bell tower of the church of Santa Maria di Antiochia; in the background the colored houses that overlook the small port.
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The houses of the small port of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre – Les maisons du petit port de Vernazza aux Cinque Terre – Las casas del pequeño puerto de Vernazza en Cinque Terre – As casas do pequeno porto de Vernazza em Cinque Terre – Die Häuser des kleinen Hafens von Vernazza in den Cinque Terre – Những ngôi nhà ở cảng nhỏ Vernazza ở Cinque Terre
A characteristic alley in the village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre. Vernazza, one of the five picturesque villages of the Cinque Terre, is famous for its breathtaking landscapes, the colorful houses overlooking the sea and the narrow, winding alleys that tell ancient stories. Walking through the alleys of Vernazza means immersing yourself in an atmosphere of times gone by, where every corner holds a unique and unrepeatable charm. Among these, a particularly characteristic alley captures the essence of the village and invites visitors to explore its magic.
One of the most charming alleys in Vernazza is Via San Francesco. This narrow passage, paved with irregular stones, winds between the pastel-colored houses that stand close to each other, creating an almost labyrinthine effect. The atmosphere in the alley is intimate and quiet, far from the hustle and bustle of the main streets of the village. The facades of the houses are adorned with colorful flower pots, climbing plants and small decorations that reflect the love of the inhabitants for their corner of paradise. The windows of the houses overlook the alley, often with green or blue shutters that add a touch of liveliness to the urban landscape. Walking along it, it is easy to meet the locals chatting among themselves or going about their daily chores, adding a touch of authentic life to the visitor's experience. The cats, the true masters of the alley, wander around lazily, making the place even more picturesque.
A walk in Vernazza is a journey through time, an experience that allows you to discover the authentic soul of this enchanting village. Every stone, every flower, every smile of the inhabitants tells a story of simplicity and beauty, making every step a moment of discovery and wonder. If you visit Vernazza, do not miss the opportunity to explore this hidden corner and let yourself be enchanted by its unique and magical atmosphere.
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A characteristic alley in the village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre – Une ruelle caractéristique du village de Vernazza dans les Cinque Terre – Un callejón característico en el pueblo de Vernazza en Cinque Terre – Um beco característico da aldeia de Vernazza em Cinque Terre – Eine charakteristische Gasse im Dorf Vernazza in den Cinque Terre – Một con hẻm đặc trưng ở làng Vernazza ở Cinque Terre
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A historic building in the little square of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre. In the beautiful little square of Vernazza, not far from the Church of Santa Margherita di Antiochia, there is this beautiful building built using what could have been a previous historic building. I searched a little online but I was unable to find any additional information.
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The village, which grew along the Vernazzola stream (now covered) which constitutes its central artery, has an exceptionally intact urban fabric, divided into a series of alleys and steep stairways. Above the town of Vernazza, at an altitude of 325 meters above sea level, is the sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Reggio. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
A historic building in the small square of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre – Un bâtiment historique sur la petite place de Vernazza aux Cinque Terre – Un edificio histórico en la pequeña plaza de Vernazza en Cinque Terre – Um edifício histórico na pequena praça de Vernazza, em Cinque Terre – Ein historisches Gebäude auf dem kleinen Platz von Vernazza in den Cinque Terre – Một tòa nhà lịch sử ở quảng trường nhỏ Vernazza ở Cinque Terre
The iconic view of Vernazza, pearl of the Cinque Terre of Liguria. An iconic photo of one of the pearls of the Cinque Terre, the famous five seaside villages overlooking the sea. It is truly a classic and on my site I have already taken several and very similar ones but I can never avoid taking them every time I visit them.
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Coming from the west, Vernazza is the second of the villages that make up the Cinque Terre, in a bay between the municipalities of Monterosso al Mare and Riomaggiore. It also includes the next village of Corniglia, a hamlet of it. Its territory is also characterized by the typical terraces for growing vines, a morphological style that, according to an estimate, is developed for over 7,000 km of dry stone walls. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The iconic view of Vernazza, pearl of the Cinque Terre in Liguria – La vue emblématique de Vernazza, perle des Cinque Terre en Ligurie – La icónica vista de Vernazza, perla de Cinque Terre en Liguria – A vista icônica de Vernazza, pérola das Cinque Terre na Ligúria – Der ikonische Blick auf Vernazza, die Perle der Cinque Terre in Ligurien – Khung cảnh mang tính biểu tượng của Vernazza, viên ngọc trai của Cinque Terre ở Liguria – Vernazza 的标志性景观，利古里亚五渔村的明珠 – リグリアのチンクエテッレの真珠、ヴェルナッツァの象徴的な眺め
A glimpse of an alley in Vernazza in the Cinque Terre. If you decide to take a tour of Vernazza without reaching the village by walking along the paths that connect the Cinque Terre, you must arrive by train (or take the long and winding road with no parking near the village) and, once you exit the station, the village opens up in all its beauty. The village is very small but the alleys offer priceless views!
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A glimpse of an alley in Vernazza in the Cinque Terre – Un aperçu d’une ruelle à Vernazza dans les Cinque Terre – Un vistazo a un callejón en Vernazza en Cinque Terre – Um vislumbre de um beco em Vernazza nas Cinque Terre – Ein Blick in eine Gasse in Vernazza in den Cinque Terre – Nhìn thoáng qua một con hẻm ở Vernazza trong Cinque Terre – 五渔村韦尔纳扎小巷一瞥 – チンクエテッレのヴェルナッツァの路地を垣間見る
