#19 Cinque Terre, Riomaggiore, Italy

The Cinque Terre is a rugged portion of coast in the Itallian Riveria. Over the past centuries, people have built terraces on the steep, rugged landscape up to the cliffs that overlook the sea. Also known as the "Five Islands", they compose of:

• Monterosso al Mare
• Vernazza
• Corniglia 
• Manarola
• Riomaggiore

Both the coastline and five villages are all part of the Cinque Terre National Park.

Cinque Terre, "The Five Islands"

Interesting Fact:

The only mode of transport to the villages are by walking paths, trains and boats. Cars are not accessible.

For more information and exquisite pictures, please visit:

http://lifesessions.com/gallery/cinque_terre/cinque_terre_italy.html