Long ago, before the unification of Italy, people created beautiful coastal towns sitting atop the hills. Not accessible by train, these five hidden gems could only be reached by foot, boat or mule. Forgotten by much of the world, it wasn’t until quite recently that tourists started to arrive. Literally translating to “five lands”, Cinque Terre includes the five villages of Manarola, Riomaggiore, Corniglia, Monterosso, and Vernazza. While now there is a train, as you leave the modern world…
