If you are planning a Cinque Terre trip for the first time, this guide explains where the Cinque Terre villages are located, how to get there, where to eat, and the top things to do.

Explore the top 10 places to visit on the Italian Riviera, from the colorful seaside villages of Cinque Terre to the elegance ...

Founded in AD 643, Monterosso is the oldest of the Cinque Terre villages. This area was founded when hill dwellers made the move down the coast in an attempt to escape from invading barbarians.

After the Cinque Terre was discovered by tourists in the 1970s, the economy began a gradual shift from agriculture to tourism. Today, only about 275 acres are cultivated.

The days of having the Cinque Terre to yourself are long gone. The string of villages along the Ligurian coast in Italy is far too exposed. Rick Steves wanders the lovely streets and waxes poetic ...

Founded in AD 643, Monterosso is the oldest of the Cinque Terre villages. This area was founded when hill dwellers made the move down the coast in an attempt to escape from invading barbarians.