Cinque Terre is made up of 5 towns: Monterosso, Vernazza, Cormiglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore.
It is on the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List. Due to the picturesque location and the specificity of the settlement. These towns were cut off from the world until the 19th century. Only then was a railway line built, which allows you to get there easily. The route runs largely through tunnels carved in the rocks. I happened to travel there by car and I definitely do not recommend it. The only advantage of this method are beautiful panoramic views from the peaks. Only these peaks can be reached by a serpentine path of a very narrow path. If you see a vehicle in front of you, you must pull over or it will go into reverse. Then I understood why Italians honk when approaching corners. The impressions are priceless.
The towns are located in the valleys between the peaks. 
Once you safely reach one of them, the idyll begins. The landscape is fabulous. High mountain peaks suddenly end in the sea with almost vertical cliffs. And here's the surprise. There is a narrow path attached to these rock walls, secured only by wooden handrails. This is the famous Way of Love. I think the name comes from the fact that when you hike it with someone, you release so much adrenaline and endorphins that you're guaranteed to fall in love. If not in the companion, then in the landscape. Here you can feel the monumental power of nature on your own skin. The rough sea a few meters under your feet is impressive. Here the sea breeze takes on a different meaning.
The towns themselves are small and stuck to the rocks. They create a specific mosaic of colors and shapes. The gems are the tiny historic churches. The Gothic style has retained its character here. there is no baroqueization. There is pure form and space. When you enter, there is silence and the coldness of the stone. A true sacred. The area is famous for its vineyards and lemon trees. Lemon souvenirs are everywhere, including the signature tincture. The food is simple and the coffee is strong. Often, classic Italian espresso is Robusta, so it has a sour aftertaste but wakes you up effectively.
