ARIA FESTIVAL

In July 2012, Save Vernazza built two stonewalls with Cantina Cheo, Vernazza’s sole commercial wine producer.  These two walls are critical to maintaining the stability of the hillside, its agricultural viability and the safety of the town of Vernazza below. Stonewalls that create the terracing throughout the Cinque Terre were a key factor in UNESCO’s…

Save Vernazza, Busabout and TreadRight Foundation have contributed to the project to build five dry stonewalls and restore the surrounding land in the Chiappa Valley (above the train station) which was completely destroyed by flooding and landslides. This project creates security for the town since the finished walls minimize the threat of additional landslides. Local…

In 2014, Save Vernazza responded to the request by the Town of Vernazza to fund the Executive Project for the Restoration of the historical medieval tower and walls that are located above the Town Hall of Vernazza.  We are hopeful that this project will be funded and these important historical monuments will be restored.

Save Vernazza ran a Benefit Art Auction on eBay with art donated by 22 local artists.

Save Vernazza was pleased to welcome intern Huan Song from the University of William & Mary in July 2012 to help with fundraising and conduct visitor surveys.

Piazza Marconi in Vernazza reborn thanks to teamwork:  “The piazza that love (re)built!” A revitalized Piazza Marconi was officially inaugurated on May 25, 2015.  The Renaissance of Vernazza Project is a symbol of the extraordinary cooperation and support Vernazza has received from institutions and people all over the world following the October 25, 2011 disaster. …