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Polaroid of the Week: The Dramatic Descent to Vernazza in Cinque Terre, Italy

Polaroid of the Week: The Dramatic Descent to Vernazza in Cinque Terre, Italy

Vernazza, one of the five iconic villages of Italy's Cinque Terre, exudes timeless charm. Laundry flutters along its narrow lanes in this traditional fishing village, seemingly untouched by 21st-century hustle.

Situated in the rugged, mountainous Italian Riviera, the Cinque Terre villages—including Vernazza—are accessible only by train, boat, or foot, with no roads for cars. The premier way to explore is hiking the interconnecting trail, winding through lush vineyards and olive groves along sheer cliffs. Though strenuous at times, hikers are rewarded with unparalleled, breathtaking vistas of the villages nestled below.

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