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| VERNAZZA |
| Vernazza’s territory was already peopled during the Roman age: by the way Roman settlers obtained the lands which had been confiscated to the Ligurians. During the 7th century Vernazza appeared into the “Anonimo Ravennate”, with the name of “Vulnetia”. The origin of |
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this coastal village is linked to thecommunity who lived around the church of Reggio, the actual Sanctuary of
Vernazza. During the 11th century, Reggio’s inhabitants left their village: a group of them went inward and settled on a level ground, where they founded the village of Pignone; the other group went toward the coast and joined a pre-existent community, founding togheter the village of
Vernazza.
Vernazza is already quoted into a
document, in 1050.
Between the 11th and 12th century the
Orbetenghis ruled the territory and they
ordered the building of a castle on a high
storm-proof cliff. The castle is proved by
documents since 1056.
Vernazza was one of the main port of
call of the
Cinque Terre, thanks to its natural
well-sheltered harbour. |
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| MONTEROSSO |
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Long accessible from Levanto
through the carriage road,
it is undoubtedly the most
visited tourist resort among
the Cinque Terre. From the
Capuchin Monastery and,
further above, from the
ancient Fieschi's Castle -
today a |
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cemetery - the glance can reach a
large portion of coast, enjoying a
marvellous panoramic
view: on one side the steep Punta Masco, featuring the S. Antonio abbey's ruins, on the other the steep coast covered with vines where you can see
Vernazza,
Corniglia and
Manarola up to Monte Nero cape. With a nice walk, from
Monterosso you can get to Madonna di Soviore, the most ancient sanctuary
in Liguria.
It is traced back to the 11th century when, according to the tradition, the people survived to the Rotari Longobard invasions found shelter in this place and subsequently founded
Monterosso: natural origin (ask about the Maddalena Hill and the Lapau Flank). The rich underwood of Mediterranean type is mixed with elements of centre Europe and Atlantic origin. |
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