Tuesday, June 1, 2010

The Picturesque Town of Manarola Italy

A town that is the oldest in the region of Cinque Terre in Italy, and is located on the tip of a ravine down to the wild and rugged coastline of the Ligurian Sea is Manarola. It’s the second of the smallest town in Cinque Terre that’s very popular with tourists for its colorful houses and a picturesque view of the sea.

The foundation of the town dates back from the early 14th century, and their primary industries are fishing and producing wine. Their wine named “Sciacchetra” has been renowned for its taste for hundreds of years. Historical Roman documents made several mentions of the high quality of this wine.

Most of the local cafés there specialize in fresh, homemade pasta, bread, and pesto, and they use locally grown ingredients. One of the most popular dishes is “Farinata”, a dish of Tuscan and Ligurian origin. Read more...

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