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Cinque Terre, translating to "Five Lands," includes Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore, and Monterosso al Mare. Each town has its own character and charm. The introduction to these towns often begins with vivid imagery of Vernazza, with its welcoming harbor and iconic castle that tips its hat to a long history of defense against pirate raids. Today, it serves as a hub for tourism rather than defense, with its castle providing breathtaking views of the striking landscape.