This image displays the coastal village of Manarola, Italy, positioned along a rugged, steep coastline under a clear blue sky with minimal scattered cirrus clouds

This image displays the coastal village of Manarola, Italy, positioned along a rugged, steep coastline under a clear blue sky with minimal scattered cirrus clouds. The village is characterized by numerous multi-story buildings, predominantly rectangular and painted in pastel shades of yellow, pink, orange, green, and beige, densely constructed into and atop a verdant, terraced hillside that rises abruptly from the sea. At the base of the cliffs, a small, natural harbor or cove is visible, enclosed by dark grey rock formations. Several small boats, including dinghies and modest fishing vessels, are moored within this cove. The water of the Ligurian Sea is a deep blue-green. Along the rocky shorelines immediately surrounding the harbor, approximately two dozen individuals are observed sitting or reclining on the exposed dark grey rocks. Additional persons are visible swimming or wading in the sea, both within the cove and further offshore, identifiable by their forms and orange buoys. Stone pathways, archways, and retaining walls are integrated into the lower sections of the village structure, facilitating pedestrian access. A few indistinct green plant fronds are present in the immediate foreground, partially obstructing the lower edge of the view.