In 1997, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) recognized Cinque Terre as a World Heritage Site, deeming it a “cultural landscape”. With history dating back as early as the Middle Ages, it’s become a popular tourist hub for commercial and cultural means. Today, Cinque Terre has become a popular tourist destination by Italians and those abroad, especially for those who enjoy hiking and the outdoors as well as for those interested in its rich histroical and cultural impact.