Vernazza Day Trip: Discovering the Jewel of Cinque Terre

One of the five towns of the Cinque Terre. Vernacha is an exquisite town in the Cinque Terre, located under the layers of grape trellis and lemon groves built on the mountain. On one side of her small port is Chiesadi Santa Margherita, the Church of Our Lady built in 1318, and on the other side of the rock facing the sea is the ruins of an 11th-century castle; the main street of the town is Roma Street, which leads directly from the seaside square to the train station; Walk leisurely on the stone road of Roman Street, and browse the shops and restaurants on both sides.

The Cinque Terre is located on the coast of the La Spezia province in the Liguria region of Italy. This small but delicate Italian national park consists of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riviera. The five cliffside towns of Omaggiore with their Cinque Terre, Port Venere and the three islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and have been selected as one of the most important places in the world where human beings do not destroy their natural features. Case, an outstanding example of shaping and transforming the environment. Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea from the historic, spectacular and colourful hamlets, nestled among rock reliefs and steep cliffs and overlooking the coast, the world-famous terraced hillside vineyards, the villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, This is the Cinque Terre, this is Liguria. Colourful, charming and unpretentious, seaside villages surrounded by agricultural terrain form part of this Cinque Terre National Park Reserve. The village of Manarola soars over a pile of black boulders from which colorful houses appear to emerge. In addition to its beauty, Manarola is also known for its premium olive oil and the acclaimed Pacito wine "Sciachetrà".

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is an iconic building in Italy and a wonder in the history of world architecture. It was selected as a world cultural heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is actually an independent bell tower of the Cathedral of Pisa, located in the central square of Pisa, the Miracle Square. The square is full of people, and it is common for tourists to stretch out their arms and pose for pictures with the Leaning Tower in all kinds of whimsical shapes. Leaning Tower Construction History and Leaning Reasons The Leaning Tower of Pisa is more than 20 meters away from the cathedral. It has a cylindrical appearance and is made of white marble. The year of construction engraved in Latin on the base of the tower was 1174, and it was completed in 1350; but in fact, the calendar used in ancient Pisa was one year earlier than the Gregorian calendar, so the year of construction of the Leaning Tower of Pisa was 1173. It is said that the Leaning Tower of Pisa was built with six trophies brought in by the Pisa fleet. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is 54.5 meters high and 16 meters in diameter. In the early stages of construction, the leaning tower tilted an average of 1 mm per year, and construction was temporarily suspended. Most believe the slope is due to uneven foundations and soft soil layers. In 1998, workers wrapped cables on the third tier, attached it to the frame, and removed some of the deposited soil to the north to bring the leaning tower into equilibrium. There are 213 arches on each floor of the leaning tower overlooking the city of Pisa. There are 294 spiral steps in the tower, for tourists to climb the tower and overlook the scenery of the whole city. Some steps are slippery, so you need to pay attention to your feet. In summer evenings, you can enjoy the beautiful night view of Pisa from the Leaning Tower. The experience of entering the Leaning Tower is very special. When you walk down the very narrow spiral staircase, you will feel as if you are on a boat. When you reach the top of the tower, the vision is suddenly clear. There is glass at the top of the tower, because the interior of the tower is hollow, so the ground floor can be seen directly through the glass. The process of climbing the tower is now limited by time and number of people. You need to go to the ticket office to book tickets in advance, or if you want to avoid long queues, you can buy tickets on the official website and print them out. Ticket holders to the summit should gather at the designated place in advance. The staff will first introduce the history of the Leaning Tower for 5 minutes, and then a special person will lead the team to climb the tower. Only 15 people are arranged in each batch, and the stay on the tower shall not exceed 30 minutes. If you feel that the Leaning Tower is too expensive, you can walk around the Leaning Tower, or visit the churches and museums on the square. There are many pedestrian streets near the scenic spot, and various handicrafts are sold in small shops.

One of the five towns of the Cinque Terre. At the end of the Corniglia-Manarola trail, the colorful Manarola is suddenly and miraculously displayed, which is amazing. Similar to Corniglia, Manarola is built on rocks. There is no beach, no port, only a small landing platform; when the weather is good, there are many people sunbathing on the platform and the surrounding rocks, which is also one of the landscapes. It is said that the town of Manarola is a town with more vines in the Cinque Terre, and sciacchetrà is a famous local dessert wine.