Montalcino in the Heart of Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia
In the heart of Tuscany’s famous Val d’Orcia lies one of the loveliest hilltop hamlets in the entire region- Montalcino. …
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.
Issime in Aosta Valley’s Valle di Gressoney
Issime is an enchanting town located in the heart of the Gressoney Valley, also called the Lys Valley, for its …
The Town of Termoli in Molise on the Adriatic
Along the coast of the Adriatic Sea, among crystal clear waters and the finest sand, is Termoli. This seaside town in the tiny …
Off the Beaten Path in Basilicata: Discover Tursi
Tursi, perched on a hill between the regions of Basilicata and Puglia, and near the city of Matera, is an …
Lake Orta and Its Many Treasures
“In the middle of the mountains there is Lake Orta. In the middle of Lake Orta, but not exactly in …
Lake Orta’s Open Air Art Galleries: The Villages of Legro, Pogno, and Armeno
Part of what is known as the “Painted Villages” and near Orta San Giulio, the towns of Legro, Pogno, and …
The Hamlet of Peccioli: Where the Middle Ages and Contemporary Art Unite
Peccioli, perched on a hill in the Pisan Valdera, is a fascinating medieval village that offers tourists a complete immersion …
Tuscany’s Thermal Paradise: Discover Chianciano Terme’s Rich Heritage and Rejuvenating Embrace
Nestled in the rolling hills of southern Tuscany, just an hour from Siena, Chianciano Terme offers a captivating blend of …
Lost in Time in Puglia: Pietramontecorvino’s Enchanting Escape
Geographically closer to the regions of Molise and Campania than to Puglia’s world-famous subregion of Salento, this little village with …
Terme di Petriolo: Hot Springs in a Less-Explored Area of Tuscany
Immersed in the Basso Merse Nature Reserve just a few kilometers from Siena, lies the spa village of Petriolo, a …
