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Vernazza

The most photographed village, a harbor of colored houses under a medieval castle tower.

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Open
Always
Price
Free; paid for the castle tower
Time Needed
2 hours
Address
Vernazza, 19018 La SpeziaDirections
Getting There
Local train from La Spezia, about 20 minutes.

Why Go

Vernazza's little piazza opens onto a natural harbor full of boats, with the church of Santa Margherita on the water. The Doria Castle's tower above has a view along the coast, and the trail from Monterosso arrives with the classic view of the village.

Nearby in Cinque Terre

Corniglia1.6 milesMonterosso al Mare1.7 miles · Must-See

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