| The tall houses on the
promontory are grouped in an
amphitheatre shape around a small bay:
they are dominated by the massive
defensive walls and the ancient Castle
Tower. The climb to the Castle offers
one of the most varied views that can be
imagined: the narrow and dark carrugi (ancient
narrow streets) meet the steep "arpaieXXXX"
(narrow stairs) and above the doors of
pink or yellow houses there can be seen
the small niches containing votive
statues. Boats are hoisted on the small
piazza on which old arcades and rustic
shops open, in front of S. Margherita of
Antiochia church, featuring the
characteristic octagonal bell tower.
Vernazza is a stop for
the boats that carry out the tourist
service from
Portovenere
to
Monterosso. |
