Cinque Terre : a Glimpse of Monterosso by Trish Meyer
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Monterosso is a town in the province of La Spezia, part of the region of Liguria, Italy. It is one of the five villages of the World Heritage Site Cinque Terre which was devastated by heavy flooding and mudslides on October 25, 2011. The town is divided into two distinct parts, the old town and the new town, which are joined by a single tunnel that caters to pedestrians, bicycles and the very few cars in the town. The beach at Monterosso runs along most of the coast line and is well used by tourists and locals. The beach is the only extensive sand beach in the Cinque Terre. In the summer months it is very popular with tourists. The area is famous for its many lemon trees that can be seen throughout Monterosso, as well as for its white wines, grapes, and olives.
Monterosso means red mountain and the village may have been named for the wonderful colour of the rock as seen in this image of an ancient archway, which may no longer exist after the devastating floods in October 2011.
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Monterosso means red mountain and the village may have been named for the wonderful
colour of the rock as seen in this image of an ancient archway, which may no longer exist
after the devastating floods in October 2011.
Further research reveals that much progress has been made and although by no means
restored fully, there is hope that Cinque Terre will soon be accessible to tourists, at least
from the sea. Restoration of roads, tracks and rail will take longer, but ferries depart
Portovenere and hopefully will call at all five villages again soon.
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stunning love "monterosso"" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ho amato Monterosso, quando ero lì nel luglio scorso e ho pianto quando ho saputo il diluvio. Sono lieto di sapere che il restauro sta accadendo. Grazie mille per la vostra bella commenti e preferiti.
I loved Monterosso when I was there last July and I cried when I heard about the flood. I am glad to know that restoration is happening. Thank you so much for your lovely comments and favourite!
– Trish Meyer
This is a most lovely colour Aase and I am very glad to get the information regarding this beautiful region of Italy……………I was not aware that the damage was so widespread……………..I hope things improve very soon………………………….I do love the stone here………………thanks Joyce!!
Thank you so much for your lovely words and for adding this image to your favourites ! Much of Monterosso and Vernazza was under about two and a half metres of mud and debris, but the restoration seems to be progressing well.
– Trish Meyer
Great colors,Trish,and interesting building technique in this archway!!
Lance, thank you very much for your lovely comments and favourite !
Parts of the area date back to the 13th Century.
– Trish Meyer
Key Stone masonry, takes a real artist to do these, Looks very old.
Thanks so much Byron ! Probably 13th Century.
– Trish Meyer
Intriguing study of textures and design.
Viv, thank you ! It is a colourful place in many ways !
– Trish Meyer
Great capture Trish, lovely textures and great write up
Thank you very much Andrea for your great comments !
– Trish Meyer
Unusual textures there.
Michael, it probably dates to 13th Century or thereabouts, thank you !
– Trish Meyer
Exquisite sweetheART & it’s a 5***** fave ;~} Valz
Thakn you very much Val for your exquisite wrap and favourite !
– Trish Meyer
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Thank you for accepting ! Will check out the challenge later as I am heading off to Canberra shortly :)
– Trish Meyer