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- Europe
- Italy
- Milan
- Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre means 'Five Lands'. These are the five related
fishing villages that nestle precariously on the cliffs overlooking
the azure ocean of the Italian Riviera, off the country's
northwestern coast. Cinque Terre is a UNESCO World Heritage site,
and a picture-perfect dream of sparkling clear waters and dramatic
vistas, contained within the tranquil embrace of the villages that
are connected to one another by a scenic pathway that curves
through the hillside among olive groves and vineyards. Monterosso
is the largest of the towns and is recognisable through the huge
statues carved into the rocks facing its shores. The village of
Riomaggiore is quickly identified through the myriad fishing boats
festooning its shores and is linked by the 'lovers lane' to the
charming town of Manarola. Corniglia perches precariously onto the
mountainside and is accessed through a steep climb, and Vernazza's
promenade and piazza have beautiful sea vistas.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language of Italy is Italian. English is
understood in the larger cities but not in the more remote parts of
the country.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into
100 cents. Those arriving in Italy with foreign currency can obtain
Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. ATMs are
widespread. Travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the
large cities, not so in the smaller towns. Credit cards are
accepted in upmarket establishments and shops around the cities.
Banks are closed on weekends, but tend to have better rates than
casas de cambios.