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Corniglia is an ancient Roman village that has a long and rich agricultural tradition. Perched on a striking high bluff, it is the only town without access from the sea. To reach the town you ascend a long flight of brick steps known as “Lardarina” (33 flights with 377 stairs). Otherwise, walk up the street suitable for vehicles that ascends from the train station. The village is surrounded on three sides by vineyards and terraces, which follow a “band structure” from the main street Via Fieschi. The village was founded by the Romans and its nickname Corniglia comes from the Roman colonist Corneliu, producer of the already renowned white wine.
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It is interesting to recall that during archeological excavations in Pompei wine amphorae (two-handled jar used in ancient Greece and Rome) with “Corenelia” written on them were found. In this marvellous village tourists may visit the eighteenth century square largo Taragio with its oratory Santa Caterina. A charming theatrical scene is set here between the houses and the parish of San Pietro, which is a perfect example of the gothic Ligurian style and is one of the most interesting monuments of the entire coast. This building was built in 1334. In 1351 the rosette of white marble from Cararra was added. It is a work by Pistoians Matteo and Pietro da Campigna. In the interior, the most interesting piece of work is the baptismal basin from the XII century, the statues of the evangelists and the polyptych that is divided into segments that represent the Masters
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