Manarola, Cinque Terre

Manarola is Italy's most photographed village, thanks to its iconic candy-coloured houses clinging to a dramatic cliff above the Ligurian Sea. Each year, an estimated 2.5 million tourists visit the Cinque Terre region, drawn to its vertical architecture and terraced vineyards that create a breathtaking panorama. This photographic appeal outperforms #2 Positano, attracting more photographers and artists annually due to its uniquely vibrant, gravity-defying layout.