Natural Wonder · La Spezia, Italy
Cinque Terre
The Cinque Terre is a coastal area within Liguria, in the northwest of Italy.
Photo: Bruno Rijsman via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | La Spezia, Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Area | Area: 46.89 km² |
| Coordinates | 44.1194° N, 9.7167° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Cinque Terre is known for
The Cinque Terre is a coastal area within Liguria, in the northwest of Italy.
About Cinque Terre
The Cinque Terre is a coastal area within Liguria, in the northwest of Italy. It lies in the west of La Spezia Province, and comprises five villages: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. The coastline, the five villages, and the surrounding hillsides are all part of the Cinque Terre National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
History
Cinque Terre is mentioned in documents dating to the 11th century. Monterosso and Vernazza were settled first and the other villages grew later, whilst within the territory of the Republic of Genoa. In the 16th century, the inhabitants reinforced existing forts and built new defensive towers to protect the population from attacks by the Turks.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Cinque Terre website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | La Spezia |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Pisa / San Giusto - Galileo Galilei International Airport (PSA) |
| Distance from the airport | 44.7 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Pisa International Airport (PSA) · Pisa (PI), Italy · 45.1 miles away
- Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) · Genova (GE), Italy · 47.8 miles away
- Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) · Firenze (FI), Italy · 77.0 miles away
Landmarks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cinque Terre?
The Cinque Terre is a coastal area within Liguria, in the northwest of Italy.
Where is Cinque Terre located?
Cinque Terre is in La Spezia, Italy. Its coordinates are 44.1194° N, 9.7167° E.
How do I get to Cinque Terre?
The nearest town is La Spezia, and the nearest airport is Pisa / San Giusto - Galileo Galilei International Airport (PSA), about 44.7 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Cinque Terre?
Cinque Terre is mentioned in documents dating to the 11th century. Monterosso and Vernazza were settled first and the other villages grew later, whilst within the territory of the Republic of Genoa.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinque_Terre — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q275639 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.parconazionale5terre.it — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.