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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Vernazza

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Vernazza, Italy

Updated February 6, 2023
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Corniglia, Cinque Terre.

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Cinque Terre

Five candy-colored villages on the Italian Riviera.
Doria Castle

Vernazza, Italy

Doria Castle

This amazing medieval fortress stands atop a promontory along the famous Cinque Terre.
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Vernazza, Italy

Cat Shrine

On the walking path from Monterosso to Vernazza, a small shrine dedicated to feline friends.
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The Chapel of Santa Marta

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Chapel of Santa Marta, Vernazza

This tiny chapel withstood a massive mudslide and flash flood.
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Il Gigante

The bomb-ravaged remains of of a colossal Neptune.
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The path on which lovers meet

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Via dell’Amore

A lover's walk between hilltop towns, decorated with graffiti love notes.
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'Mater Naturae'

Perched above a grotto, this tribute to Mother Nature looks out into the ocean.
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