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The Cinque Terre - The five hamiets of the Cinque Terre are located on the west coast of the Riviera; the villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore either cling to the cliff face of are concealed in miniature inlets perfectily blending on to this unique and unspoilt landscape. The area has been turned into a National Park ad proclaimed heritage of mankind by UNESCO. Monterosso is renowned for the unspoilt architecture of the medieval centre, now a thriving cultural centre, with pleasant beaches for more mundane holidaymakers. The topography of Vernazza is outstanding: tower-like buildings flank the narrow alleyways leading down to the anchorage which is set in a fairy-tale bay. The medieval hamiets of Manarola, perched on a rock outcrop, and Riomaggiore are linked by a footpath cut out of the sheer rock just a stone throw away from the sea; this romantic pathway called Via dell'Amore is dedicated to lovers