Vernazza
Vernazza (Ligurian: Vernassa, locally Vernasa; Latin: Vulnetia) is a town and comune located in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, northwestern Italy. It is one of the five towns that make up the Cinque Terre region. Vernazza is the fourth town heading north, has no car traffic, and remains one of the truest "fishing villages" on the Italian Riviera. It is the only natural port of Cinque Terre and is famous for its elegant houses.
Vernazza | |
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| Comune di Vernazza | |
Vernazza seen from the Azure Trail | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Vernazza | |
Vernazza Location of Vernazza in Italy Vernazza Vernazza (Liguria) | |
| Coordinates: 44°08′N 09°41′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Liguria |
| Province | La Spezia (SP) |
| Frazioni | Corniglia, Prevo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gerolamo Leonardini |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.3 km2 (4.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (August 31, 2022) | |
| • Total | 738 |
| • Density | 60/km2 (160/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Vernazzesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 19018 |
| Dialing code | 0187 |
| Patron saint | St. Margaret of Antiochia |
| Saint day | July 20 |
| Website | Official website |
Vernazza's name is derived from the Latin adjective verna, meaning "native". The aptly named indigenous wine, vernaccia ("local" or "ours"), helped give birth to the village's moniker. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").
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