All Italian Villages
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1030 villagesLandscape type
Accumoli
Mountain
A chill, thin air descends with the late afternoon sun, drawing long shadows across the uneven cobblestones of the piazza. The scent of woodsmoke, faint but persistent, mingles with the dry fragrance of ancient stone. At 855 meters above sea level, the village of Accumoli, nestled within the Rieti province of Lazio, feels like a […]
Acerenza
Hills
Discover what to see in Acerenza, Basilicata: a Norman cathedral, medieval streets, calanchi views and local food. Practical tips for visiting this hilltop episcopal town.
Acerra
Plains
Discover what to see in Acerra, Campania: Roman history, medieval castle, cathedral, local food and practical travel tips for this Naples metropolitan town.
Aci Bonaccorsi
Hills
Discover what to see in Aci Bonaccorsi: Etna views, volcanic architecture, IGP citrus groves and Italy's 2022 most virtuous municipality on the Ionian slope.
Acquafondata
What to see in Acquafondata: discover 5 attractions in this Lazio village, from historic churches to views over the Aurunci Mountains. Plan your visit.
Acquaformosa
Mountain
A mountain village of 988 inhabitants in Cosenza province, Acquaformosa offers ancient springs, Pollino trails, and deep Calabrian food traditions at 756 metres above sea level.
Acquafredda
Plains
What to see in Acquafredda, a municipality in the lower Brescian area at 55 m above sea level: the Church of San Biagio, historic farmsteads, fontanili and the traditional cuisine of the Po Plain.
Acquapendente
Hills
What to see in Acquapendente, Lazio, Italy: cathedral dating to 1149, Monte Rufeno Reserve and local pottery. Population 5,619. Discover the full travel guide.
Acquappesa
Sea
A Calabrian hill village of 1,737 inhabitants defined by its sulphurous thermal springs, Tyrrhenian coastline, and quiet stone lanes in the province of Cosenza.
Acquarica del Capo
Plains
Acquarica del Capo existed as an independent municipality in the province of Lecce for decades before a formal merger on 15 May 2019 united it with neighbouring Presicce to form the new comune of Presicce-Acquarica. That administrative change did nothing to alter the physical village, which sits in the Capo di Leuca territory at the […]