Population:  1,084 (2004)
Official site: Vernazza
Wikipedia: Vernazza
Mapquest: Vernazza

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Vernazza, like all of the Cinque Terre towns is visually stunning. It offers one of the best equiped and largest ports of all five towns.

Here, pink slate-roofed houses and picturesque squres contrast with the remains of a medieval fort and castel, which was struck by lighting in 1896 and subsequently destroyed.  The castle (like the rest of the town) has been restored and carefully maintained.  The colourful buildings, impressive churches and impressive views, make Vernazza a "must see" on the Cinque Terre route.  

The streets and squares in Vernazza (particularly during the summer months) are lively and tourist ridden.  A small beach at the front of the town and the surrounding rocks are the town's only area for swimming and are often crammed full of people.