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Monesteroli

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  Monesteroli is a tiny ancient rural village between Portovenere and Cinque Terre . The key attractions are the demanding staircase with 1,200 steps (“la scalinata grande” or grand staircase )  and breathtaking views.  Along the ways are rows of vineyards, beautiful flowers, endless sea views, peaceful nature, steep cliffs, coastlines of Cinque Terre and panoramic views of the islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto. We visited Monesteroli at end April, a cloudy day which made the hike easier, without suffering from the heat. The trip started with a drive to Campiglia (or take Atc bus). There is a viewpoint over La Spezia between our parking place and the centre of Campiglia , the highest village in the entire Municipality of La Spezia. The centre is small. Still, you can stock up food and drinks for the hike, if needed. We followed the signpost at Campiglia. Path number 535-536 is the one that leads to the Monesteroli grand staircase passing through woods and vineyards. The grand
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Sarzana

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  Dominated by huge fortresses and the oldest painted wooden cross in Italy, Sarzana is however overlooked by tourists visiting Cinque Terre or Tuscany. It is an important agricultural and commercial centre with an old town that’s full of character.   Dated back to the 11 th century, Sarzana was built by people escaping the nearby marshes growing around the old Roman town of Luni . Its ownership was fought between Pisa, Luca and Florence until it was taken by Genoa in 1572. On 25 th April 2024, the Liberation Day *, we visited the historical town, Sarzana . We first went to the Porta Romana to explore the way to Fortezza di Sarzanello . The gate is made with Carrara’s white marble by the end of 18 th century. One can ascend to the top to have superb views of the surroundings. Nearby is a popular café, Baci di Dama . We enjoyed the coffee and cakes at the tea time. *It marks a significant moment in the country’s history. This day commemorates the end of the Nazi occupation and f
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Location: 19038 Sarzana, SP, Italy
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