What to see in Vernazza, the most colorful of the Cinque Terre

Vernazza

Vernazza is a romantic setting with an intimate atmosphere overlooking the Ligurian sea, a pleasant place to enjoy a peaceful day of nature and exclusive relaxation.

A cozy context, characterized by the bright colors of the buildings, which form a chromatic contrast with the blue of the sky and the blue of the sea: Vernazza speaks an ancient, whispered language, a picturesque hamlet squeezed between water and mountains and distributed around a small port.

eeing the pastel-colored houses in scenic succession, the churches, the narrow alleys, creates a breathtaking panorama that summarizes all the beauty of Liguria. A peaceful corner where time seems to have stopped, reachable via a steep road that makes it relatively inaccessible by land: a distinctive feature that increases its charm.

In Vernazza you can breathe maritime life in its most authentic form, the placid water inside the small bay evokes the ideal stage for fishing, the typical shops overlooking the cobbled streets tell of a past that keeps its style unchanged through the centuries.
There are traces of the village of Vernazza already in the Roman period, later becoming a lookout base in medieval times: the privileged position soon made it a fortified area with strong defensive characteristics.

During your visit to Vernazza you cannot miss the Doria Castle, a medieval fortress nestled on a rocky ridge, now home to a museum with historical and local artefacts.
The church of Santa Margherita d’Antiochia is linked to a legend: it is said that in ancient times the inhabitants found along the coast of the town a wooden box containing the bones of a finger from the hand of Santa Margherita, thus building the church in her honour.
Finally, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Reggio, at the top of a panoramic path, from which you can admire an unparalleled landscape spectacle.