Borgo Storico di Manarola
Italy
Manarola may be the oldest of the towns in the Cinque Terre, with the cornerstone of the church, San Lorenzo, dating from 1338. The local dialect is Manarolese, which is marginally different from the dialects in the nearby area. The name "Manarola" is probably a dialectical evolution of the Latin, "magna rota". In the Manarolese dialect this was changed to "magna roea" which means "large wheel", in reference to the mill wheel in the town. Then train from Manarola to Vernazza
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Manarola, a village that the poet Lino Crovara once described as a 'beehive in the rock.' Perched seventy meters above the turquoise waters of the Ligurian Sea, Manarola is often considered the most suggestive and…
Listen in the app2Piazza Papa Innocenzo IV and the Church of San Lorenzo
Our exploration begins at the highest point of the village center, in the Piazzale Papa Innocenzo IV. This square is named after Pope Innocent IV, a prominent thirteenth-century pontiff who hailed from this region. …
Listen in the app3The Defensive Bell Tower of Manarola
In the same square as the church, you will notice a striking architectural anomaly: the bell tower is completely detached from the main church building. This was not a stylistic choice, but a strategic one. …
Listen in the app4Via Antonio Discovolo: The Covered River
We now descend toward the sea along Via Antonio Discovolo, the main artery of Manarola. This street is named after a famous twentieth-century painter who spent much of his life capturing the unique light and landscape of this…
Listen in the app5Piazza Dario Capellini: The Heart of the Borgo
Reaching the lower part of the village, we arrive at Piazza Dario Capellini. This small square serves as the functional heart of Manarola, a meeting point for residents and visitors alike. …
Listen in the app6The Marina and the Gozzi of Manarola
As we reach the end of the main road, the village opens up to the stunning Manarola Marina. Unlike its neighbors Monterosso or Vernazza, Manarola does not have a traditional sandy beach. …
Listen in the app7The Cliff Path and Punta Bonfiglio
From the marina, follow the seaside path that winds northwest along the cliffs toward Punta Bonfiglio. This walk offers what many consider to be the quintessential view of Manarola. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As our journey through Manarola comes to an end, we reflect on the unique traditions that keep this village's spirit alive. Beyond its daytime beauty, Manarola is world-famous for its annual 'Presepe'—the largest lighted nativity…
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What is Borgo Storico di Manarola?
Borgo Storico di Manarola is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 44.1071, 9.7275 |
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