Riomaggiore Town

Riomaggiore Town, Italy

From series “Small Flamboyant Towns Painted with Van Gogh Colors”

Year: 13th century.

Riomaggiore in Italy can claim the title of one of the most beautiful places in the world. This town is located on the coast of La Spezia province. It is conveniently located on the cliffs. The place is known to many tourists because of its small houses that are painted in various colors. Travelers are attracted by the wonderful mountain scenery. Tourists can also visit some of the most picturesque beaches in Italy, which managed to maintain their original beauty.

Riomaggiore Town, Italy
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Riomaggiore Town, Italy According to historical records, the town was founded in the 13th century. Today, it occupies an area of ​​about 10 square km. About 1 700 people constantly live in the town. Many travelers get to Riomaggiore within a sightseeing tour after visiting the nearby village of Manarola. Two of these small settlements are connected with the beautiful mountain road called the Road of Love.

The old town has a national-scale symbol - the delicious wine that is brewed following special recipes. There are some wonderful ethnic restaurants, where visitors are offered specialties of the freshest seafood and best local wine. A wine bottle remains the most popular tourist gift. You can buy it just at the winery. Riomaggiore is one of the few towns in the world, where it’s prohibited to drive a car. Mountain streets are very narrow and steep. Travelers will find it convenient to travel on foot or by bicycle. Tourists can also rent a scooter. Next - Cochem Town

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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Banca Carige ATM' located in 0.92 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Societa' Italiana Servizi S.I.S. Srl' is located in 5.42 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'TotalErg' in 4.71 km
Supermarket: 'Primo Piatto S.N.C. Di Calzetta Laura E Ricci Roberta' in 0.81 km
Parking: 'Parking SP370' in 0.73 km
Apotheek: 'Farmacia Del Mare S.N.C.' in 0.92 km
Police station: 'Comune di Riomaggiore - Ufficio Polizia Municipale' in 0.77 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Ristorante Ripa Del Sole Di Bertola Daniela E Matteo Sas' in 0.75 km
Railway station: 'Riomaggiore' in 1.13 km

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