A Technicolor Recovery In Cinque Terre (PHOTOS)

On the morning of January 6th, more than 50 artists descended on the damaged Cinque Terre town of Vernazza, armed with a vivid message of hope.

Organized by painter Antonio Barrani, their mission was called "Un Arcobaleno di Solidarietà per Vernazza" -- A Rainbow of Solidarity for Vernazza. Each painter took a lifeless, boarded-up doorway along Via Roma and transformed it into a work of art.

More than just decorating the Via Roma, this avenue of art is designed to inspire all who love Vernazza to play a role in her recovery.

As you page through these images, we'll use the captions to bring you up to date on Vernazza's recovery from the October 25th disaster -- and what you can do to help one of our favorite villages in Italy spring back to life.

Visit Vernazza this summer! It's the best contribution a traveler can make. Can't swing it? Then imagine what you might spend on a day-trip to Vernazza.

Donate that amount to Save Vernazza or http://www.vernazzafutura.blogspot.com/.

Either way, you'll be a hero.

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Comments

[Liz4BellaVita]

04:22 PM on 01/17/2012

I visited the Cinque Terre less than a year ago. It was my favorite memory from a 3-month backpacking trip across Europe, and I'm so glad its starting to recover.

Read more about my trip and how life has changed since here: www.elizabethfarrar.com

[maria52]

02:55 PM on 01/17/2012

I just found out about the nature of the disaster that struck Vernazza. Looks like it was devastating. My best wishes for a recovery. for that beautiful village and its people. I think the artists are making a good start toward that goal.

[maria52]

02:48 PM on 01/17/2012

I loved to see all the artists' work and spirit. Thanks for the pictures.

[Dr JAY Veeoh]

01:21 PM on 01/17/2012

No comments ?

What a poor lot y'all are.