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
Montone
As the morning sun, still low and soft, begins to trace the contours of the Apennine foothills, a faint chime echoes through the valley. It’s the hourly call from the campanile of Montone, a sound that has marked the passage of time here for centuries. Situated at 482 meters above sea level, this small, walled […]
Morfasso
Morning mist settles into the valley below like poured milk, and from 631 metres above sea level, the stone houses of Morfasso emerge into sharp Apennine light. A church bell marks seven o’clock to an audience of 884 residents spread across a constellation of hamlets. This is Morfasso, a municipality in the province of Piacenza […]
Morro Reatino
What to see in Morro Reatino: a village at 750 m in Rieti with 353 residents. Visit the medieval church of San Lorenzo, the historic centre, and discover PAT-certified guanciale amatriciano.
Motta Montecorvino
A 651-inhabitant hilltop village in Puglia's Daunia hills, Motta Montecorvino rewards slow visitors with medieval lanes, long views over the Tavoliere plain, and robust mountain cooking.
Mulazzo
In 1306, a notary from the village of Mulazzo signed the deed granting hospitality to Dante Alighieri, exiled from Florence and welcomed by Marquis Franceschino Malaspina. That document — known as the Peace of Castelnuovo — ties Mulazzo to Dante’s biography in a direct and documented way. Anyone wondering what to see in Mulazzo today […]
Napoli
What to see in Napoli: 959,052 residents, UNESCO historic centre and Teatro San Carlo (1737). Discover the National Archaeological Museum, Neapolitan pizza and the 19 September San Gennaro feast.
Navelli
Navelli has a current population of 537 and occupies a plateau at 760 metres above sea level on the homonymous highland, in the province of L’Aquila. Saffron cultivation in this area has been documented since at least the 13th century, when the spice became a trade commodity destined for the markets of Milan, Venice and […]
Noci
What to see in Noci, a village at 420 m on the Murge plateau. 5 attractions, medieval gnostre, Acquasale PAT, sagre and patron feasts. Plan your visit now.
Noicattaro
What to see in Noicattaro: town at 100m in the province of Bari. Medieval crypt, concentric old town, masserie and PAT cuisine. Plan your visit now.
Novara
What to see in Novara: city at 162 m with 101,000 residents. Explore the Antonelli dome, 4th-century baptistery, paniscia and Colline Novaresi DOC wines.