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Cassano delle Murge
Cassano delle Murge, a municipality in Puglia located in the Metropolitan City of Bari, stands at 341 meters above sea level, positioned on the Murge plateau. Its territory, spanning approximately 89 km², includes a significant portion of the Bosco di Mercadante, a forest area important for the local ecosystem. With a population of 14,395 inhabitants, […]
Aprigliano
Explore Aprigliano Calabria, a picturesque village nestled in the heart of Italy. Uncover its rich history, stunning landscapes, and authentic Calabrian charm. Plan your visit today!
Genova
What to see in Genova: city at 18 m above sea level with UNESCO Rolli palaces and Europe's largest aquarium. Plan your visit with our full guide.
Fosdinovo
The Malaspina Castle of Fosdinovo has dominated the ridge separating the Val di Magra from the Apuan coast for over seven hundred years, with its four circular towers and a sentry walkway that can still be traversed. At 500 metres above sea level, this town in the province of Massa and Carrara has 4,982 inhabitants […]
Almese
In 1029, a document from the Abbey of Novalesa recorded the name Almese for the first time, linked to a series of land holdings in the lower Val di Susa. That place name — probably derived from a Celtic or pre-Latin word connected to alpine pastures — appears in a territory that already served as […]
Mercatello sul Metauro
Mercatello sul Metauro has a current population of 1,326 and sits at an elevation of 429 metres in the middle Metauro valley, in the province of Pesaro and Urbino. The village owes its identity to one specific figure: Saint Veronica Giuliani, a Capuchin mystic born here in 1660, beatified in 1804 and canonised in 1839. […]
Licciana Nardi
The territory of Licciana Nardi includes six castles spread between the valley floor and the Apennine slopes, a concentration of defensive structures that documents the strategic role of this stretch of Lunigiana in controlling the routes between the Po Plain and the Tyrrhenian coast. With its 4,894 inhabitants distributed across 55 square kilometres at an […]
Trani
What to see in Trani, a city at 7m altitude: Discover its iconic Cathedral and Swabian Castle. Explore the historic port and Sant'Anna Synagogue Museum.
San Potito Sannitico
In 1927, the municipality of San Potito acquired the suffix “Sannitico”, an addition that recognizes its connection to the historical territory of the Samnites and distinguishes it from homonyms. This small town of 1,952 inhabitants, situated 230 meters above sea level in the province of Caserta, developed on the slopes of the Matese Massif, a […]
Anversa degli Abruzzi
Morning light strikes the limestone walls of the old quarter at an angle that turns them the colour of raw honey. Below, the Sagittario Gorge drops away — a vertical wound in the rock that swallows sound. The air carries a faint mineral chill even in July. With only 368 residents, Anversa degli Abruzzi holds […]
Enna
Discover Enna, a breathtaking village perched in the heart of Sicily, Italy. Explore its rich history, stunning landscapes, and timeless charm.
Casaprota
Discover Casaprota, a charming village in Lazio, Italy. Explore its history, culture, and scenic landscapes in the heart of the Italian countryside.
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Villages Italy is the most comprehensive guide to authentic Italian villages off the beaten path. With over 588 villages mapped across all 20 regions, we offer the largest directory of small towns in Italy: from mountain villages in the Dolomites to coastal borghi on the Amalfi Coast, from medieval hilltop towns in Tuscany to hidden gems in Puglia and Calabria.
Each village features its history, directions on how to get there, where to park, what to see and local food specialities. Whether you are looking for the best villages to visit in Italy, planning a road trip through Italian borghi, or simply dreaming about your next trip to Italy, Villages Italy is your starting point to discover the real Italy, far from the tourist trails.