A Medieval Wine Name Linked to Vernazza
One traditional etymology links the medieval wine name Vernaccia to Vernaccia, the historic form of today’s Vernazza. The connection is not universally accepted, but wine growing unquestionably shaped the…
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One traditional etymology links the medieval wine name Vernaccia to Vernaccia, the historic form of today’s Vernazza. The connection is not universally accepted, but wine growing unquestionably shaped the…
Vernazza was already recorded as a fortified maritime settlement in the 11th century. The Doria Castle and its Belforte tower formed part of the defensive system used to watch the sea and protect the village…
The entrance fee is €2.00 Doria Castle with its iconic cylindrical tower has watched over the village of Vernazza for nearly a thousand years. It was vuole in the 11th century, this fortress was a strategic…
Getting off the train in Vernazza is a unique thrill. The platforms are narrow and mostly carved directly into the mountainside, with tunnels that suddenly open up to the bright colors of the village. As soon…
Built in 1318, this church is unique because its foundations rest directly on the cliffs of the harbor. In Genoese Romanesque style, it is easily recognized by its 40-meter octagonal bell tower overlooking…
The ferry point is at the end of vernazza harbour.
This is the vibrant seaside Main Square of Vernazza, located at the bottom of Roma Street. Facing directly on the sea, It’s surrounded by cafes, open-air restaurants and colorful Ligurian houses.
This Street represents the central spine of the entire Village and it commenta the Vernazza train station directly to the waterfront at Piazza Guglielmo Marconi. The street is lined with colorful Ligurian…
The sanctuary is located in a natural Square 315 meters above the sea level, surrounded by cedars and olm oaks. The area hosts the oldest Ligurian cypress( 800 years old). The Romanesque façade is surmounted…
This cylindrical Tower is the oldest part of Doria Castle, standing on the rocky spur of the Town and stretching out towards the sea at more than 70 meters in height. After its Restoration in the 20th…
This Cave is a striking natural rock passage inside the Village. You can reach it by walking down Vernazza’s main street towards the Harbor, it’s on the left before Marconi Square. Passing through this short…
This picturesque Beach located between Corniglia and Vernazza was a known meeting place for Hippies and Nudists back in the 1960s. You can reach it in 15 minutes by passing through an abandoned railway tunnel…
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Drinking fountain of via Roma
This is a small cave that you will find across Roma street. Actually, you can’t go through the cave but you can taking some unusual photos.
The church is located on Guglielmo Marconi square. It was built in 1318 and features a 40-meter-tall octagonal bell tower crowned with a dome. Opening Hours : every day from 9:00am to 12:00am and from 15:00…