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« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2014, 01:26:09 AM »



Manarola


Manarola – small fishing town in Liguria, northern Italy. The city is located on a cliffoverhanging the wild coastline of the Ligurian Sea. It is also one of the five towns that make up Cinque Terre. Manarola is the oldest and one of the smallest towns in the famous five. In the center of town is the church of San Lorenzo, built in 1338. In the western part there is a small harbor in the east area, where locals often gather to discuss any important matters. Despite the fact that there is no beach – this is a good place for snorkeling and study of caves and rock crevices. To descend to the water built a special ladder. The main fishery is traditionally a fishing and winemaking. Even in the times of the Roman Empire of the local wine is appreciated for its excellent taste.

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« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2014, 01:26:48 AM »



Sorrento


Sorrento has always been known as a prestigious place of rest: Roman patricians built around the villa, and on the nearby island of Capri settled by the Emperor Tiberius. Sorrento is located on the steep cliffs of volcanic tuff, terminating in the Gulf of Naples. Piazza Tasso can be called the heart of Sorrento. It was from here that the main shopping street, Via Corso, known for its restaurants, shops and clubs. In Sorrento there are two ports – Marina Piccola and Marina Grande. Every morning from Marina Grande sent naval missiles on the island of Capri, Ischia, Procida and the nearby towns of Positano and Amalfi.
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Lerici

Lerici – it’s a strange mixture of buildings, small coves and rocky cliffs that pierce the sparkling sea. It is a favorite place of recreation for residents of northern part of Italy, because here you can enjoy a quiet relaxing holiday away from the crowds of foreign tourists. The main attraction of the town – the old medieval castle.
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« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2014, 01:27:56 AM »



Castiglioncello


Castiglioncello – a small town in the province of Livorno, located on a promontory washed by the Tyrrhenian Sea. The city is surrounded by pine and oak forests, and picturesque hills, which literally break off and fall down, forming cliffs, small bays and coves cozy with charming beaches. Past the beauty of this land could not pass by the ancient Romans and Etruscans, and later – the Medici in the Renaissance. Recently, Castiglioncello is famous as a resort town, which once built their villas Marcello Mastroianni and Luchino Visconti. The town allows you to lead a quiet and measured life, eliminating the fuss and noise. Castiglioncello – is a secluded resort for the elite. Mass tourism is an unwritten taboo here. Therefore Castiglioncello attracted many creative people including artists, founded the commune.
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