Cinque Terre - Liguria, Italy
Posted by: razalas
N 44° 08.779 E 009° 39.362
32T E 552467 N 4888333
The Cinque Terre is a rugged portion of coast on the Italian Riviera. "The Five Lands" is composed of five villages: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore.
Waymark Code: WMJ2YV
Location: Liguria, Italy
Date Posted: 09/14/2013
Views: 22
"The Cinque Terre is a rugged portion of coast on the Italian Riviera. It is in the Liguria region of Italy, to the west of the city of La Spezia. "The Five Lands" is composed of five villages: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. The coastline, the five villages, and the surrounding hillsides are all part of the Cinque Terre National Park and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Over the centuries, people have carefully built terraces on the rugged, steep landscape right up to the cliffs that overlook the sea. Part of its charm is the lack of visible corporate development. Paths, trains and boats connect the villages, and cars cannot reach them from the outside. The Cinque Terre area is a very popular tourist destination.
The villages of the Cinque Terre were severely affected by torrential rains which caused floods and mudslides on October 25, 2011. Nine people were confirmed killed by the floods, and damage to the villages, particularly Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare, was extensive."
From:
Name of Source Book: 1000 Places to See Before You Die
Page Location in Source Book: 197
Type of Waymark: Site
Location of Coordinates: City Hall of Monterosso al Mare (one of the Cinque Terre)
Cost of Admission (Parks, Museums, etc.): 0.00 (listed in local currency)
List Available Hours, Dates, Season: 27/7
Official Tourism Website: [Web Link]
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