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La Spezia · Liguria
Things to see in Vernazza
In Vernazza the atlas lists 3 historic places: 1 historic village, 1 castle and 1 fortress or tower.
Of these, 1 list opening hours.
Don’t miss: Vernazza, comune located in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, northwestern Italy.
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The town
Vernazza is the next to northernmost town and perhaps most picturesque of the five towns of Cinque Terre in Italy. Colorful, antique homes cling to impossible cliffs. A lovely small harboir nestles under the shadows of an ancient castle and a dramatic seaside church.
On October 25, 2011, Vernazza was struck by torrential rains, massive flooding and mudslides that left the town buried in over 4 metres (over 13 feet) of mud and debris, causing over €100 million worth of damage. The town was evacuated and in a state of emergency for many months. Vernazza returned with hard work and help from people around the world, and is as lovely as ever.
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3 places
Historic villages 1
Castles 1
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Fortresses and towers 1
Getting there
Taking the local commuter/milk trains (they used to deliver milk and mail to the cities) to Vernazza from Genoa or La Spezia is a magnificent experience. You will ride along the cliffs, overlooking turquoise waters and olive trees. Tunnel after tunnel, the air cools and heats in the sun. There is no car traffic in Vernazza, which definitely adds to the village's charms. There is a small parking lot about a quarter mile north of the village.
Pisa International Airport is 80 km away.
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What to see, according to Wikivoyage
There is a small rustic church worth a look near the waterfront. For a great view, walk up to the top of the castle. The walk takes no more than a minute or two and is well worth it.
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