8Vernazza, Cinque Terre, Italy
Among Cinque Terre’s five villages, Vernazza feels the most perfectly composed. Brightly colored houses cluster tightly around a small harbor, enclosed by rugged cliffs and terraced vineyards.
The compactness of the town enhances its visual impact—there’s no excess, only balance. From the coastal trail above or the water below, Vernazza looks like a painting brought to life.
