Manarola Cinque Terra City
by Edward Fielding
Title
Manarola Cinque Terra City
Artist
Edward Fielding
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
note: the watermark in the lower right does not appear in the final print.
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One of the five colorful creek bed towns of the Cinque Terra region of Italy along the Italian Rivera. www.edwardfielding.com
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Manarola may be the oldest of the towns in the Cinque Terre, with the cornerstone of the church, San Lorenzo, dating from 1338. The local dialect is Manarolese, which is marginally different from the dialects in the nearby area. The name "Manarola" is probably dialectical evolution of the Latin, "magna rota". In the Manarolese dialect this was changed to "magna roea" which means "large wheel", in reference to the mill wheel in the town.
Manarola's primary industries have traditionally been fishing and wine-making. The local wine, called Sciacchetr, is especially renowned; references from Roman writings mention the high quality of the wine produced in the region. In recent years, Manarola and its neighboring towns have become popular tourist destinations, particularly in the summer months. Tourist attractions in the region include a famous walking trail between Manarola and Riomaggiore (called Via dell'Amore, "Love's Trail") and hiking trails in the hills and vineyards above the town. Manarola is one of the five villages. Mostly all of the houses are bright and colourful. Manarola was celebrated in paintings by Antonio Discovolo (1874-1956).
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Edward Fielding
Thanks to my buyer of "Manarola Cinque Terra City" from London, London - United Kingdom. Enjoy!
Linda Lees
Terrific capture Edward! Such a bright and cheerful town. Did you walk to what looks like a park at the top of the village?
Edward Fielding replied:
Thanks - Yes, Cemetery on top of the hill. No place to bury anyone - barely enough room for the living. The cemetery provide "temporary" housing until they are eventually moved else where.