Best Italy Towns and Villages Story

Planning a visit to Italy and looking for beautiful small towns and villages to add to your itinerary? You'll find options in every region in Italy.

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In Tuscany, you can pick from the many hill towns around Florence. If you have the time, plan a road trip that covers some of the best small towns in the region.

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Montalcino, Pienza, and Montepulciano can be visited on a day drive through the picturesque Val d'Orcia. The towns offer history, great views, and good food and wine.

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In Campania, the famous Amalfi Coast drive lets you visit such beautiful towns as Positano, with its beautiful pastel-hued houses hugging the cliffside.

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In Veneto, the island of Burano features brightly-colored facades. You can visit Burano on a vaporetto or guided tour from Venice.

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The trulli of Alberobello, with their conical roofs, are unique and very picturesque. Alberobello is located in Puglia.

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While the Cinque Terre are the most popular villages in Liguria, consider other spots like Camogli! It has a beautiful large beach and colorful houses.

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You'll find many beautiful towns and villages around Italy's lakes. Sirmione, on the shore of Lake Garda, boasts an impressive castle.

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Swipe up to discover many more towns and villages in Italy to visit, plus things to do in each destination!

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