The Village of Noci in Puglia and Its Infinite Charm
Welcome to Puglia where history, art, culture, a beautiful landscape, and sea unite in one of Italy’s most incredible regions. From …
Villages
Italy’s Villages and Towns
Italy has some of the most famous hilltop villages in the entire world. From Tuscany’s San Gimignano to Lazio’s “dying village” of Civita di Bagnoregio, all 20 of its regions hold a treasure trove of small towns just waiting to be discovered!
They say that you haven’t truly experienced Italy until you have walked down the cobblestone streets of a hilltop town where you don’t meet any other tourists! It’s still possible to find hidden places like this.
Read on to discover some of Italy’s most fascinating villages for your next trip.
In the Footsteps of Shakespeare: the Castles of Romeo and Juliet in Montecchio Maggiore
Walking through the green hills of Montecchio Maggiore, in the province of Vicenza, you’ll come face to face with the …
Italy’s Molise Region and the City of Larino
Larino is a city in the Molise region rich in history, culture, and tradition. In fact, it has archaeological evidence …
Celebrating St. Anthony the Abbot in the Abruzzo Region
Once again this year throughout Italy the Feast of St. Anthony the Abbot (also known as “Anthony the Great“) will be …
Volterra: Land of the Etruscans in the Heart of Tuscany
At the risk of sounding redundant, there is yet another magnificent Tuscan hilltop town to add to your bucket list- …
What to See in Bassano del Grappa in Veneto
You cannot make a trip to Veneto without making a stop in Bassano del Grappa. This city of grappa in …
Chiusi: The Etruscan Village in Tuscany’s Siena Province
The city of Chiusi lies in the Siena province in the Valdichiana Valley of southern Tuscany. Perched upon a hill, …
The Chianti Region in Tuscany Has It All
Chianti. Chi-an-ti (key-ahn-tee). Even the word itself sounds beautiful and luscious. It’s not one of Italy’s twenty official “regions”, but …
Azzinano: A Village in Abruzzo Where the Walls Tell Stories
Azzinano is a small village in Abruzzo that holds a treasure. Perhaps unknown to many, even those from the region, …
Visiting Lake Orta and its Surroundings
Less than an hour from Novara you can reach one of the most beautiful spots in all of Piedmont: Lake …
