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Cinque Terre Italy consists of five towns on the Ligurian coast that are connected by rugged hiking trails. Cinque Terra has been inhabited by humans since the Paleolithic era. Neolithic, Bronze Age and Roman remains have been found in the area.
The black and white portions of this old church are made of marble.
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Cheers to you from Rome!
Beautiful photos, Cindy. Loved your series on the Cinque Terre. 🙂
So glad!! Makes posting worthwhile!
Wow, it would be cool to live there! Gorgeous!
Oh yes. I have thought this about St. Malo France also………
nasturtiums, callas and vinca(?) – all of the images are lovely, but that final shot is a stunner for anyone who loves flowers!
So glad you like them!!! I do too…….Thank you~
Hi Cindy,Thank you for these lovely pictures.
Ranu
Thank you my friend for liking them!
Hi Cindy. So very, very, very prefect that you posted these today. I am currently listening to Italian music as I pack to head for the Amalfi Coast, then Rome, for a month. Neat! Neat! Neat!
Oh how lovely. I am so happy for you. My brother goes to Cinque Terre in a few days…..what a small world! Have a joyous time and I will make a toast for you tonight in Rome!
Thank you for your Roman toast in Rome. We’ll be there, the first time, in about a month. Yum! Yum!
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Wonderful captures! Thanks so much for sharing them! 😀
Thank you so much for appreciating them!
Stunning! It feels as if we are there, thanks!
Some places are just special. Thank you for coming along……..
Hi Cindy , everything you have photographed has given one the feel of being there with you. They have told a very exciting story of your adventures and the colours are superb, photographed as usual with your professional and skilful approach.
I’ll speak soon Cindy, regards James 🙂
James, how very kind and how very much appreciated! Thank you and best cheers are flying your way from Rome!
Thanks Cindy, that’s very nice of you 🙂 Best wishes over to you, regards James.
what fabulous pictures, will you pack me in your trunk next time you go???
Yes indeed! Feel like going to Canada????? LOL!
yes!!! anywhere
Beautiful pictures. Beautiful spot! Thanks for posting. http://ohtheplaceswesee.com
Thank you for enjoying!!! Off to your blog now……..
Gorgeous!
Cinque Terre is just exactly that!
The black and white marble in the church strike me as being somewhat Arabesque. Was it originally a mosque?
I don’t think so. This was built as a Christian church. The marble was quarried nearby and is quite striking I agree. There are Roman statues that are made of the black and white marble and they are incredibly stiking as well. I agree. The interior and exterior of this church (the exterior is also in black and white striped marble) are breathtaking>
Thank you for the virtual fantasy travel break, Cindy! I know you’re having a wonderful time and am so happy you shared it with us.
So glad I provided this and LOVE the term!!! Cheers to you!
what an amazing look spot…one that I would love to visit someday! so nice to see it through your eyes…
So honored that we are both looking!
The places look small for living but they sure look nice to live in.
What a true and cogent observation. They would be quite small by our standards, but they have an incredible view!!!
Always special!
Yes you are!!! 🙂
I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. See my 5-14-13 post for details, at homethoughtsfromabroad626.wordpress.com
This is very thoughtful of you and I appreciate it sincerely! Thank you~
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful! The vibrant colors are wonderful.
Isn’t it a gorgeous place!! Thank you~
You are in photography heaven Cindy, fantastic colours. Thank goodness for digital cameras
Yes Indeed……this should become an Italian tourist mantra, “photography heaven,” but I think too many tourists are already coming to Italia! LOL!
Yes tourists always find the best places
They do!
Such varied colors! The last photo of plants was to die for!
So glad you enjoyed them, especially the last. Subtle…….
I have such fond memories of strolling around this incredibly serene Italian destination. As you know, the light (sun) is such a powerful part of the culture, which is evident in your photographs.
This is very true. The light here makes the colors glow. I have photos of this in churches which are just amazing. So glad you spent time in this magical place…….
I can’t imagine being surrounded by that much color every day. Beautiful. 😉
Yes. The Italians have obviously had artistic eyes throughout their entire, incredible history!!!
Thank You for liking mt Painting !!! *Cynthia
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Beautiful photos Cindy !
Wish to be there to sketch such beautiful places😃
I would love to see your sketches!!!
The colors are so bright and vibrant! What a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing, and also visiting my site. Best regards
Thank you & cheers!