All Italian Villages
Authentic villages, off the beaten track. Browse the full archive and use search to jump straight to the right destination.
526 villages found
Lumarzo
What to see in Lumarzo: a Ligurian village at 228m with 1,419 residents, historic oratories, Fontanabuona valley trails and the Saint Camillus feast. Plan your visit now.
Magliano de’ Marsi
Magliano de’ Marsi has 3,739 inhabitants and extends along the western slope of the Fucino Plain, in the province of L’Aquila, at an altitude of approximately 720 metres. The town lies along the route that once connected Rome to the Adriatic coast through the Marsica basin, and its urban layout still bears the marks of […]
Manfredonia
A port city founded by King Manfred on the Gargano coast, Manfredonia holds a medieval castle, pre-Roman carved stele, and one of Puglia's oldest carnivals.
Marcetelli
What to see in Marcetelli, a village at 930m in Rieti province with 82 residents. Explore Lago del Salto, the Church of San Venanzio and PAT-certified Guanciale amatriciano. Plan your visit now.
Martinsicuro
Martinsicuro, located 2 meters above sea level in the province of Teramo, has a population of 16,270 inhabitants. Its development is directly linked to the Adriatic coast and the presence of the Tronto river mouth. For those wondering **what to see in Martinsicuro**, the core interest lies in its identity as a seaside town that […]
Mattinata
Perched on the sun-drenched slopes of the Gargano promontory, Mattinata is a dazzling white jewel overlooking the Adriatic Sea. With just 5,976 inhabitants and sitting at 75 metres above sea level in the province of Foggia, this coastal village captivates visitors with its pristine bays, ancient olive groves, and a way of life shaped by […]
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. […]
Mercatino Conca
At 275 meters above sea level, in the province of Pesaro and Urbino, lies Mercatino Conca, a settlement with 1,033 residents. The name itself, “Mercatino” (meaning “little market”), suggests a historical commercial function, likely linked to its position in the Conca river valley, a crossroads for trade and activities since ancient times. For those wondering […]
Messina
What to see in Messina: 242,267 inhabitants, the astronomical clock tower, two Caravaggios and the Norman Cathedral. Plan your visit and discover how to get there.
Modugno
In 1316, King Robert of Anjou confirmed Modugno’s privilege of holding a free fair, recognising this community on the Bari plain as a commercial hub that few centres of similar size could claim. Today, first-time visitors find a compact old town, gathered around Romanesque churches and noble palaces, surrounded by the orderly expanse of olive […]