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Vernazza is partially built on a rocky peninsula

The harbour


The Piazza and the tower of the church

The church Santa Margherita di Antiochia, built 1318

Small fishing boats


The quay of the harbour
 

The first fortification was built in the 11th century


 

Panoramic view of Vernazza

The coast to the west with Monterosso al Mare in the background


The round tower was destroyed in the 2nd world war and rebuilt afterwards

Cats are all around at the Cinque Terre

The coast to the east

A last view of Vernazza, before hiking to Corniglia


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Last updated September 18, 2004 by matthias.ott@scenicworld.de