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Monterosso al Mare
The largest and most resort-like of the five Cinque Terre villages, with the area's only large sandy beach and a medieval old town.
12 km · about 20 min drive
Liguria, Italy · Europe
Brugnato works well as a base: 10 minutes from Pieve di Zignago, 12km from Cinque Terre Coastal Trail.
Brugnato is a town located in Liguria, Italy. With a population of 1,172, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Brugnato sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Brugnato to your route.
Brugnato (Ligurian: Brugnæ) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of La Spezia in the Italian region Liguria, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) southeast of Genoa and about 15 km (9.3 mi) northwest of La Spezia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,205 and an area of 12.0 square kilometres (4.6Read more
mi2). It borders the following municipalities: Borghetto di Vara, Rocchetta di Vara, Sesta Godano, Zignago.
The foundation of Brugnato dates back to the 7th or 8th centuries and is linked to the erection of a monastery which, like other monastic sites in Liguria and northern Italy, was dependent on the abbey of St. Columbanus in Bobbio. In 1133, Brugnato became the see of a bishopric and the cathedral was built. On 25 November 1820, the diocese was amalgamated with that of Luni and Sarzana to form the new diocese of Luni, Sarzana e Brugnato, which in turn would become the Diocese of La Spezia, Sarzana e Brugnato, in 1975.
Brugnato has been chosen as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and as such, it has been awarded the prestigious "Orange Flag" (Bandiera Arancione) by the Italian Touring Club since 2006. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").
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Brugnato is located in Liguria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 44.2367 latitude, 9.7250 longitude.
Brugnato has a population of approximately 1,172 people, making it a town in Italy.
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beach
The largest and most resort-like of the five Cinque Terre villages, with the area's only large sandy beach and a medieval old town.
12 km · about 20 min drive
famous road
A legendary hiking path connecting all five Cinque Terre villages along dramatic coastal cliffs above the Ligurian Sea.
12 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The trail approach to Vernazza reveals one of Italy's most photographed coastal panoramas, with its harbour and church tower.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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Five colourful fishing villages clinging to the rugged Italian Riviera coastline, connected by scenic hiking trails.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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Widely regarded as the most picturesque Cinque Terre village with a natural harbor and medieval watchtower.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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The only Cinque Terre village without direct sea access, perched on a 100-meter-high promontory surrounded by vineyards and reached by 382 steps.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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A tiny Cinque Terre fishing village famous for its photogenic harbor and terraced vineyards producing Sciacchetra wine.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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The southernmost Cinque Terre village with colorful tower houses stacked along a steep ravine above the sea.
15 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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