STOP NO. 7: LA SPEZIA
The Cinque Terre consists of five miles of rocky coastline and is named for the five small neighboring towns: Riomaggiore, Corniglia, Manarola, Vernazza and Monterosso. Terraced along the coastal cliffs, all the towns are quite similar in appearance, with stone walls and hillsides dotted with vineyards. Hike along the trail connecting them or take a boat tour to see them from the water — it’s a memorable site.
Lucca
Lucca is a city in Tuscany that makes you feel as if you’ve traveled back in time. An old fortified wall surrounds the city lending it a delightful medieval look and feel. Preservations of a Roman amphitheater still remain and the exquisite Cathedral of Santa Martino is a piece of architectural art every tourist must see.
Pisa
No trip to Pisa would be complete without time spent at the most beautiful square in the world where the Leaning Tower is located. Known for its unintended tilt, the bell tower is recognized symbol of Italy and is perhaps the place where Galileo dropped two cannonballs of different masses from the top to demonstrate that their speed of descent was independent of their mass.
Portovenere
Deemed a World Heritage site by UNESCO for its outstanding beauty, Portovenere is a fashionable city with earth-toned buildings lining the narrow, cobbled streets. Within the city is Carugio, a narrow road that’s lined with fashionable shops and architecture. It leads to a breathtaking square and Gothic church named for St. Peter.
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