Vernazza

Vernazza is together with Riomaggiore the most touristically developped village. The main street, full of shops, is quite crowded. The small natural harbour lies protected inside a rock wall. It is dominated by the Doria castle, lying at the top of a cliff.

Entering Vernazza from the coastal trail, offers numerous views, coming from Corniglia as well as from Monterosso.

Things to see in Vernazza

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Chiesa di S. Margherita : church in the town center, near the harbour, dating from the 14th century. Karakteristiek is de achthoekige toren.

Castello Doria : Castle on the rock next to the harbour, dating from the 11th century.

Chiesa dei Frati : Church in the higher part of Vernazza, dating from the 17th century.

Santuario di Reggio : Church in the hills behind Vernazza (350 meter), dating from the 13th century. Take the Sentiero N° 8 to get there.

This sanctuary is part of the 'Cinque Terre Sanctuaries', together with the Santuario di Nostra Signora di Montenero in Riomaggiore, the Santuario di Nostra Signora della Salute in Manarola, the Santuario di Nostra Signora delle Grazie in Corniglia and the Santuario della Madonna di Soviore in Monterosso.

Holidays : 20 july, Festa di Santa Margherita di Antioche

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