The Cinque Terre are five coastal villages in the province of La Spezia in the Liguria region of Italy. "Discovered" by foreigners in the late 20th century, they have come to be among the most popular areas of Italy among tourists. The coastline, the five villages, and the surrounding hillsides are all encapsulated in Cinque Terre National Park. The Cinque Terre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The five villages are Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore.
Manarola, Photo UFM
Riomaggiore, Photo UFM
Vernazza, Photo UFM
Riomaggiore, Photo UFM
Monterosso al Mare, Photo UFM
Corniglia, Photo UFM
Unlike the other localities of the Cinque Terre, Corniglia is not directly next to the sea. Instead, it is on the top of a promontory about 100 meters high, surrounded on three sides by vineyards and terraces and the fourth side descends steeply on the sea.
There is a passenger ferry service running between the five villages, providing a different vantage point of the rugged coastline and shore line at each village.
Monterosso al Mare, Photo UFM
A local train line from La Spezia to Genoa connects all five villages. The train connecting the five villages runs in what is mainly a tunnel for the full distance between Riomaggiore and Monterosso, emerging from the rock infrequently for quick glimpses of the Mediterranean down the hill.
The path from Riomaggiore to Manarola is called the Via Dell'Amore. It winds along the shore, is very picturesque and is easy to hike.
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Portofino, April 2007
Portofino is a small Italian fishing village and tourist resort located in the province of Genoa on the Italian Riviera. The town crowded round its small harbour is considered to be among the most beautiful Mediterranean ports.
Portofino, Photo UFM
Portofino, Photo UFM
Portofino, Photo UFM
Portofino, Photo UFM
Portofino, Photo AA
Portofino, Photo UFM
Portofino, Photo UFM
Portofino, Photo UFM
Portofino, Photo UFM
Portofino, Photo AA
Monaco, April 2007
Monaco is a constitutional monarchy and city-state in Europe located along the French Riviera between the Mediterranean Sea and France. It is the world's most densely populated country and second-smallest independent nation; with a population of just 32,410 and an area of 2.2 square kilometers. Monaco also boasts more millionaires per capita than any other country.
Monaco, Photo UFM
Port de Fontvieille, Monaco, Photo UFM
Port de Fontvieille, Monaco, Photo UFM
Oceanographic Museum Monaco, Photo UFM
Monaco Port, Photo UFM
Monaco Port, Photo UFM
Monaco, Photo UFM
Monaco, Photo UFM
Port de Fontvieille, Monaco, Photo UFM
Port de Fontvieille, Monaco, Photo UFM
Oceanographic Museum Monaco, Photo UFM
Monaco Port, Photo UFM
Monaco Port, Photo UFM
Monaco, Photo UFM
Friday, April 06, 2007
New Delhi April 2007
A view of Diwan e Aam at Red Fort Photo SAR
Khas Mahal Red Fort Photo SAR
Connaught Place Photo SAR
Lotus Temple Photo SAR
Allai Minar Photo SAR
Sultan Iltutmish's Tomb Photo SAR
A close up of Qutb Minar Photo SAR
Grave of Sultan Iltutmish Photo SAR
An ancient steel column near Qutb Minar Photo SAR
India Gate Photo SAR
Allai Darwaza Photo SAR
Qutb Minar Photo SAR
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