And So It Begins...
A Peaceful Morning in 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 name "Manarola" is 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.
Manarola's primary industries have traditionally been fishing and wine-making. The local wine, called Sciacchetrà, is especially renowned; references from Roman writings mention the high quality of the wine produced in the region.
In recent years, Manarola and its neighboring towns have become popular tourist destinations, particularly in the summer months.
Tourist attractions in the region include a famous walking trail between Manarola and Riomaggiore (called Via dell' Amore, "Love's Trail") and hiking trails in the hills and vineyards above the town.
Manarola is one of the five villages of the Cinque Terre.
(Nikon, 14mm, 1/125 @ f/5.6, ISO 200)
And So It Begins...
A Peaceful Morning in 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 name "Manarola" is 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.
Manarola's primary industries have traditionally been fishing and wine-making. The local wine, called Sciacchetrà, is especially renowned; references from Roman writings mention the high quality of the wine produced in the region.
In recent years, Manarola and its neighboring towns have become popular tourist destinations, particularly in the summer months.
Tourist attractions in the region include a famous walking trail between Manarola and Riomaggiore (called Via dell' Amore, "Love's Trail") and hiking trails in the hills and vineyards above the town.
Manarola is one of the five villages of the Cinque Terre.
(Nikon, 14mm, 1/125 @ f/5.6, ISO 200)