The most beautiful Italian villages to visit


 

From the north to the south of Italy you will find many places to visit. Italy has cities, mountain and coastal places to see. Without forgetting the beautiful and picturesque characteristic villages. Each place you’ll visit has its own traditions, particular foods to taste and places full of history. I advise you to take the right time to visit them all and to fully enjoy the typical Italian spirit. Enjoy everything and savour every moment you will spend in the most beautiful Italian villages to visit. Follow my tips and you will not regret it! You will love all the medieval – borghi and villages!
 

1. Orta San Giulio in Piedmont

House in Piedmont by DDZPhoto – Pixabay

Orta San Giulio in Piedmont is a beautiful coloured village to visit. Is located near a lake so you will have plenty of beautiful views.
In the middle of the Lake of Orta, you will find a tiny little island full of churches and old buildings. The island is Isola San Giulio.
Don’t miss it and prepare your camera!
 

2.  Wine tasting in Naive 

Piedmont by DDZphoto – Pixabay

Naive is a small lovely town located in Piedmont. Here they produce a tasty wine locally produced.
The village dominated by an old tower with a clock. You will find it adorned with beautiful old “palazzi”, baroque churches. Without forgetting the lovely stone made houses. You will literally fall in love with this place!
 

3. Vipiteno town in Trentino Alto Adige

Sud Tirol by Gerdmuller13 – Pixabay

More in the north of Italy you will find Vipiteno.
This beautiful village located under a mountain his full of atmosphere.
The village is full of history and has an alpine-style typical in Austria. But we are in Italy don’t forget!
The streets adorned by villas, townhouses and shops will make you fall in love and come back soon as you think!
 

4. Borghetto in Veneto

View in Veneto by DaniFab – Pixabay

 
Here in this tiny and lovely village, you will fall in love!
Borghetto is located on the Mincio River in the province of Verona very neat to Garda Lake.
Here you’ll find some house and a lot of quiet and peace where to rest.
This romantic atmosphere will make you hungry. Try their homemade tortellini! You won’t regret it!
 

4. Varenne near the Lake Como

Landscape by EmaArrigoni – Pixabay

 
Located on the banks of Lake Como you will find Varenne.
A town full of terraces that lead down to the lake and beautiful views especially in the evening.
Here you will find typically built houses very colourful and lovely to see. You will love the idea of the dolce far niente very practised in Italy. You’ll probably sit in the cafè near the river and let soak in the Italian air with a good cup of Italian coffee.
 

5. The colourful Spello

Spello by Chatst2 – Pixabay

 
In Umbria, you will find beautiful towns and typically made products. The town that I prefer is Spello, especially during spring. This charming hilltop village is located near Monte Subasio.
The village has beautiful vistas of green mountains and in spring is loaded with flowers.
Those paved streets will lead you to hold buildings and medieval-styled places.
 

6.  Castelluccio in Umbria

 

Castelluccio by MissGlock – Pixabay

I’ve already told you, Umbria is packed with lovely villages to visit. Another stop is Castelluccio.
Here you will find Piano Grande part of the Appennino Mountains. You must visit this place in spring. During the also called “fioritura” when the flowers planted give beautiful colours turning the plain like a wonderful carpet.
 

7. Monteriggioni in Tuscany

Monteriggioni by Sferrario1968 – Pixabay

 
The region Tuscany is also filled with some “chicche” (aka beautiful pearls) to visit.
Monteriggioni is one of them.
Once there you will remain mesmerized. The village is encircled by 13th-century walls and many towers. 
Monteriggioni seems suspended in the medieval age. This beautiful citadel stands at 20 km from Siena. Absolutely a must-see!
Keep it in mind!
 

8. Sovana Town in Tuscany

Tuscany by alohamalakhov – Pixabay

 
Still here in Tuscany, you can find this wonderful village called Sovana.
This picturesque village is full of streets where to walk and enjoy some time. Without forgetting the architecture and historical monuments. You must absolutely visit the Etruscan featured tombs and Romanesque buildings.
 
 

9. The Amalfi Coast

Amalfi Coast by Anemone124-Pixabay

Atrani is a small village located along the Amalfi Coast. Beautifully located on top of a mountain near the sea. During summer is a very lively place to visit, tourist come from every part of the world to admire this special village. This coastal village is full of coloured and picturesque houses and in the centre, you will find a beautiful medieval typical Italian “piazza” or square.  Where once the life of the entire town used to develop with markets and fairs. I suggest you to visit the village in May or June while the Italians still work, so you will find moments to relax and take long baths in the sea.

10. The dead town: Civita di Bagnoregio

Bagnoregio by Alvoi – Pixabay

Once you visited Rome take your car and go to visit Civita di Bagnoregio. Here in Italy, we call it “la città che muore” because there is no one living there. The town is located on the top of this mountain that due to the climate is consumed along the sides. Once on the top, you will find churches with splendid mosaics outside and some places to eat and a bar. The city became a tourist attraction and now the region has obtained money to try and save the structure of the mountain and the village on top! I hope that they’ll save it because it’s a beautiful breathtaking place to visit!

11. Procida Island: Corricella

Procida by Trixie Liko – Pixabay

Once on Procida Island, you must absolutely see this marvellous village, Corricella. This is a typical fisherman village but is very colourful due to the many houses that you will see. The building have a cubic funny shape which makes the village special and similar to the Greek houses. I suggest you to visit this beautiful and particular town, especially during summer to enjoy the hot weather and fresh seawater. If you want to avoid the “touristic crowds” you can visit it in September, but always check the availability of the places before booking!

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

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