Italy is one of the leading countries with exceptional cultures, traditional delicacies, and picturesque sceneries.
In the Northern Italian Coast, the five towns of Cinque Terre have acquired the deserved attention of people, who appreciate an adventure, amid the charming natural beauty. The towns are dug in between the Apennine Mountains and being remotely located – provide an exceptional and breathtaking experience for travel fanatics. Here is a brief travel guide, which will let you know why you should visit Cinque Terre!

An Overview of the Five Towns

• Monterosso

  

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  In the region, the one town which has the most extraordinary beaches, exquisite nightlight and a natural passion for sea is Monterosso. The town has a charming old town and a modern town, providing the combination of culture and urbanization.

• Vernazza

  

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  Vernazza is claimed to be the crown jewel out of all the five towns, as it has been blessed with an artistic and historical castle above. In the front of this town, a lively waterfront has been cradling a natural harbor, which lies below the town. Vernazza is one of the most remotely beautiful towns you’ll see in Italy.

• Corniglia

  

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  Last but not the least, Corniglia is situated high above the coast, and is one of the most delightful towns you could visit in Italy. It has extremely well-maintained streets and it has marked an agricultural vocation, amidst all the five towns of Cinque Terre.

• Manarola

  

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  Manarola ages back from the beginning of the 13th Century, and is surrounded by numerous vines in the famous terraced fields. Apart from the highly picturesque streets and architecture of this town, the Church of San Lorenzo is the benchmark that you must definitely to visit.

• Riomaggiore

  

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  The village is located at the bottom of the narrow valley, and is considered to be the first of the five towns, coming from La Spezia. The town has extremely beautiful sunset areas, artistic churches which are certainly worth a look.

Things to Do

• Hiking

  

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  With a number of different paths, spread through the towns, Cinque Terre offers several hiking opportunities for travelers who visit the region for the first time. For example, Madonna di Saviore and Via dell’Amore are two of the most enthralling hiking tracks of Cinque Terre.

  Are you planning to hike and walk in these amazing 5 villages? Check the 4 Most Beautiful Hiking Trails of Cinque Terre

• Cinque Terre Cuisine

  

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  Restaurants such as Belforte or La Lanterna are few of the best cuisine options you would find in Cinque Terre, which not only provides you with food that will satisfy your taste-buds, indeed the Ligurian Cuisine also provide one of the best culinary experience that you can taste in the whole Italy.

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In summary, Cinque Terre is one of the those sights of Italy, which is not only a benchmark for culture and art but also an area of exceptional cuisines and breathtaking views. Hence, if you are planning a trip to Italy, make sure you spend time in these five towns.