The buildings, narrow lanes, and stairways of Corniglia are strung together amid vineyards high on the cliffs; on a clear day views of the entire coastal strip are excellent. The high perch and lack of harbor make this farming community the most remote of the Cinque Terre. On a pretty pastel square sits the 14th-century church of San Pietro (Main Sq. 0187/3235582. Wed. 4-6, Sun. 10-noon). The rose window of marble imported from Carrara is impressive, particularly considering the work required to get it here.
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