Located on the Italian Riviera, Riomaggiore, Italy, is a charming village perched on a terraced hillside high above the Ligurian coast. Known for its colorful stone houses that seem stacked on top of one another and its harbor filled with traditional fishing boats, Riomaggiore is part of the string of five villages that make up the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO Heritage Site. It’s also one of Italy’s most sought-after travel destinations.
The village was originally founded in the 8th century by Greek refugees anxious to take advantage of the naturally rich soil and abundant sea life surrounding it. The Riomaggiore that we see today, however, actually dates back to the 13th century. It sits in a valley between two steep hills and was named for the stream, Rivus Major, that flows beneath it.
Once under the rule of the Republic of Genoa, Riomaggiore relied heavily on producing wine and olive oil from the surrounding vineyards and orchards. Today its main industry is tourism, with more than two million visitors coming to the town each year. #riomaggiore #italy #cinqueterre #walkingtour #streetwalking
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