A photo tour of the most gorgeous small towns in Italy
Take a photo tour of the most gorgeous small towns in Italy —
Take a photo tour of the most gorgeous small towns in Italy. First stop is Pietrapertosa, located between the crags of Basilicata's so-called "Southern Dolomites," this scenic village has become a hotspot for extreme sports lovers.
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Marina Corricella: Flanked by fortress Terra Murata, Procida's oldest fishing village dates back to the 17th century.
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Ricetto di Candelo: Set in Italy's Piedmont region, the name of this fortified hamlet translates as "refuge."
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Marettimo: The wildest and most pristine island of Sicily's Egadi archipelago, Marettimo is a peaceful haven.
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Chianalea di Scilla: Situated at the tip of Italy's boot, this fishing village is known as the "little Venice of Calabria."
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Scanno: This rural haven in the province of L'Aquila overlooks a heart-shaped lake that's named after it.
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Pienza: This UNESCO World Heritage site famously features streets with romantic names like Love Street and Kiss Street, as well as a number of palaces.
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Bosa: This charming village, which is also known as Sa Costa, is divided into two parts by the river Temo.
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Calcata: Shaped like a huge mushroom, Calcata lies on a reddish hilltop rising out of a green canyon.
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Manarola: The oldest and second-smallest hamlet of Liguria's Cinque Terre features stone paths, colorful houses and a strange pyramid made of white cement.
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Marzamemi: Once a vibrant fishing hub, this village of Arab origin boasts an ancient "tonnara" or tuna plant.
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Sperlonga: Perched atop a maze of sea grottoes, this village largely consists of terraced layers of houses and winding staircases descending to the beach.
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Castelrotto: Formerly part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Castelrotto lies in a lush valley surrounded by Alpine peaks and vineyards, near the Austrian border.
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Cornello dei Tasso: This fairytale medieval hamlet near Bergamo, Lombardy has no roads, just cobbled alleys and narrow arches.
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Carloforte: Founded by the families of coral fishers from a Ligurian town of Genoa, this picturesque village is positioned on the isle of San Pietro in Sardinia.
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Civita di Bagnoregio: Dubbed the "Dying City," this remote village perched precariously atop a plateau has an estimated population of around 12.
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Ginostra: This little village sits within a natural amphitheater in the volcanic isle of Stromboli, part of Sicily's Aeolian archipelago.
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Cetona: Situated in the southern part of Tuscany, Cetona's surrounding countryside is known for its high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
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Malcesine: One of Lake Garda's best kept secrets, Malcesine sits at the foot of the historic Castello Scaligero.
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Ventotene: Bright orange and pink dwellings, mingle with ancient cisterns and fisheries in this small village on a former prison island.