Exploring Barga: One of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy
In Tuscany alone there are officially 26 of the “Most Beautiful Villages in Italy” and the lovely Barga is one …
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.
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The Castle of Civitacampomarano which overlooks the village was erected under the rule of the Balzos, or Carafas, between the Mordal …
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