Vernazza — harbor and Doria Fortress
Cinque Terre, Italy

Vernazza — harbor and Doria Fortress

Type: historic village / fortress

Considered the most beautiful village of Cinque Terre, with a natural harbor surrounded by rocks and Piazza Marconi square directly by the sea. The Doria Fortress from the 11th century dominates the village and offers a panoramic viewpoint over the entire archipelago. The Gothic church Santa Margherita d'Antiochia stands right along the shoreline.

Tickets

Entry: Tickets from ~2.00 EUR
Indicative price — confirm the exact amount before booking.
Tickets can also be purchased on-site.

Entry to the Doria fortress requires a small fee. The village itself is free to explore. Arriving by boat is recommended for the spectacular view of entering the harbor.

Parking nearby

Nema parkinga u radijusu 500m oko ove lokacije. Pogledaj sve parkinge u Cinque Terre →

Recommended restaurants

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Belforte

Belforte

Open until 22:00
⭐ 3.80 1528 reviews 66m

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€€ recommended

Address: Via Gerolamo Guidoni, 42, Vernazza

Phone: +39 0187 812222

Opening hours:

Monday: 12:00–15:00, 19:00–22:00 Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 12:00–15:00, 19:00–22:00 Thursday: 12:00–15:00, 19:00–22:00 Friday: 12:00–15:00, 19:00–22:00 Saturday: 12:00–15:00, 19:00–22:00 Sunday: 12:00–15:00, 19:00–22:00
Ananasso Bar

Ananasso Bar

Open until 00:00
⭐ 3.80 820 reviews 91m

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bar recommended

Address: Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, 30, Vernazza

Opening hours:

Monday: 08:00–00:00 Tuesday: 08:00–00:00 Wednesday: 08:00–00:00 Thursday: 08:00–00:00 Friday: 08:00–00:00 Saturday: 08:00–00:00 Sunday: 08:00–00:00
Il Gattaccio - Acciugheria & Street Food

Il Gattaccio - Acciugheria & Street Food

Open until 21:30
⭐ 4.60 853 reviews 94m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 23.05.2026

recommended

Address: Via Visconti, 17, Vernazza

Phone: +39 339 247 8303

Opening hours:

Monday: 12:00–15:30, 19:00–21:30 Tuesday: 12:00–15:30, 19:00–21:30 Wednesday: 12:00–15:30, 19:00–21:30 Thursday: Closed Friday: 12:00–15:30, 19:00–21:30 Saturday: 12:00–15:30, 19:00–21:30 Sunday: 12:00–15:30, 19:00–21:30
Ristorante La Torre

Ristorante La Torre

Open until 22:00
⭐ 4.30 2237 reviews 276m

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€€ recommended

Address: Loc. Preteccia, 1, Vernazza

Phone: +39 331 883 6610

Opening hours:

Monday: 12:00–22:00 Tuesday: 12:00–22:00 Wednesday: 12:00–22:00 Thursday: 12:00–22:00 Friday: 12:00–22:00 Saturday: 12:00–22:00 Sunday: 12:00–22:00
Il Pirata delle 5 Terre

Il Pirata delle 5 Terre

Closing in 7 min
⭐ 4.60 2306 reviews 326m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 23.05.2026

€€ recommended

Address: Via Gavino, 36/38, Vernazza

Phone: +39 0187 812047

Opening hours:

Monday: 07:00–19:30 Tuesday: 07:00–19:30 Wednesday: 07:00–19:30 Thursday: 07:00–19:30 Friday: 07:00–19:30 Saturday: 07:00–19:30 Sunday: 07:00–19:30