Vernazza Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
comune located in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, northwestern Italy
About Vernazza
Vernazza has the only proper harbor in theCinque Terreand is a charming, small fishing village. Vernazza was founded about 1000 AD, and was ruled by the Republic of Genoa starting in 1276. Vernazza's medieval castle, Belforte, towers above the harbour and was built in the mid-1500s, primarily to protect the village from pirates. Vernazza's historic wealth is evidenced by the elegant style of its houses and streets, which are decorated with tower forms, open galleries, refined arcades and elaborate doorways. The Village is surrounded by very steeply-terraced Olive groves which are said to produce among the finest Olive oil in the country. Vernazza is a quaint, tiny place, with a population of about 1,000. The entireCinque Terreis aUNESCO World Heritage Site. Since the train and Rick Ste
Where to Eat in Vernazza
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Franco’s Ristorante “La Torre”
- 🍴Il Pirata delle 5 Terre
- 🍴Trattoria da Sandro
- 🍴Trattoria Gianni
Where to Stay in Vernazza
- 🏨Emanuela's Rooms
- 🏨Giuliano Basso
- 🏨Ivo Basso
- 🏨Martina Callo
- 🏨Trattoria Gianni
Vernazza Travel Guide Sections
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