10 Of The Most Beautiful Villages In Italy
Have you seen the most beautiful villages in Italy? Have you ever been to Italy?
I can tell you that Italy is one of the best countries to visit in the summer, but it also has beautiful, warm winters.
The entire country is filled with breathtaking views and places just waiting to be discovered. Italy has a rich historical legacy, delicious cuisine and some of the best wines.
In almost every city in Italy you’ll have something unique to see. You can choose to see some of the most charming attractions, and connect with the country’s history.
But when you think about visiting Italy, don’t go just in the big towns, make time to visit the countryside and connect with the locals and enjoy the nature.
We have made a list with some of the most beautiful villages in Italy just for you, because you need to visit every single village featured on this list.
Let’s check them out!
N10. Menaggio
We start the list with Menaggio, a village in the province of Como, Lombardy.
The area is frequented by tourists who come to visit its Menaggio and Cadenabbia Golf Club, which was founded in 1907.
The golf club was founded by an English man, one of many who was spending his holidays on Lake Como.
The village has managed to keep its history and old charm. It has beautiful surroundings which you can enjoy from one of the many waterfront terraces.
One of the best times to visit Menaggio is during the Guitar Festival that takes place every summer.
N9. Montone
And then there is Montone. A beautiful medieval village located in the Province of Perugia in the Italian region Umbria.
The area is a walled medieval village with small industrial and housing estate surrounding the walled town center.
The town is the origin of the Fortebracci condottieri family, whose most famous member was Braccio da Montone.
It was also ranked among the 100 most beautiful villages in Italy every single year by travelers and is one of the must visit villages in the world.
N8. Alberobello
Located in the region of Puglia, close to the coastal town of Bari, this village is well-known for its beautiful trulli.
You may wonder what trulli is. Trulli are a conical roof structures made without any mortar. It’s exactly what you see in the picture.
The large amount of trulli makes Alberobello truly unique and it also made the village a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
If you think about visiting the village you must know that the area cannot be accessed by car, so you’ll need to take a train.
N7. Castelmezzano
Castelmezzano is an impressive village located in the province of Potenza, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata.
As part of the most beautiful villages in the world club, Castelmezzano was included by Budget Travel magazine among “The best places you’ve never heard of”.
Just like the other villages in this list, this one also keeps its authentic charm with its old taverns, fresh food coming straight from the nearby farms, and the wines. Best wines.
There are several festivals held here throughout the year and if you want to reach the hamlet you will have to go through a tunnel carved into the rock of the Dolomite Mountains in Lucania after going through a picturesque gorge.
N6. Positano
Located on the Amalfi Coast, at a distance of just 30 miles from Naples, this village is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.
It began to attract large numbers of tourists in the 1950s, especially after John Steinbeck published his essay about Positano in Harper’s Bazaar in May, 1953: “Positano bites deep”.
It has a great beach and a lovely harbor from where you could take a boat to explore the surroundings.
The roads leading here are narrow and with single tracks but there are buses that can take you to the town.
There are also stairs connecting the top and bottom of the town and the main attraction is the splendid Duomo built in the 10th century.
N5. Matera
Famous by the name Città Sotterranea, or the city of stones, Maters is known for its historical center called Sassi. The center is considered World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1993.
Situated in the region of Basilicata, in Southern Italy, Matera is the capital of the province of Matera.
On October 17, 2014, Matera was declared Italian host of European Capital of Culture for 2019.
The village is considered one of the most ancient and unique towns in the world and features some of the earliest examples of houses carved in the rock.
It’s more a village than a town though, and there are monasteries and churches in the caves found here.
N4. Asolo
Better known as the City of a Hundred Horizons or the Pearl of the Treviso province, the village is situated between Cyprus foothills.
You can visit the area when you travel to Venice, since it is only 30 miles away.
Asolo is filled with gothic arcades, frescoes and decorated balconies that will make you feel like you’re still in the medieval age.
If you want to see some unique sites, you can visit the Castle of Caterina Cornaro, which is now a theatre. Or you can go for the Rocca castle, the Palazzo delle Regione, which is now a museum, or the Cathedral.
Either way, you’ll have something amazing to see.
N3. Portofino
This one is an Italian fishing village and famous vacation resort. Tourists prefer to come to Portofino because of its picturesque harbour and historical association with celebrity and artistic visitors.
It is a comune located in the province of Genoa on the Italian Riviera. The town is clustered around its small harbour, and is known for the colourfully painted buildings that line the shore.
Nearby beaches include Paraggi, Camogli, Chiavari, Lavagna, and Sestri Levante.
Portofino is one of the most beautiful Italian villages in the world, and if you haven’t decided if you should go yet, I’m telling you: do not lose the opportunity and go! You will not regret it!
N2. Manarola
Manarola is a small village located in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, northern Italy. It is the second smallest of the famous Cinque Terre towns frequented by tourists.
Some say that this village might be the oldest of the towns in the Cinque Terre, with the cornerstone of the church, San Lorenzo, dating from 1338.
You will recognize the village because most of the houses located here are bright and colorful.
If you are planning to visit Manarola make sure you bring a friend to share the experiences with and a camera. Have fun!
N1. San Gimignano
And we have reached number one, the most beautiful village in Italy, according to the travelers and us, is San Gimignano.
The small village is well-known for its medieval architecture, unique in the preservation of about a dozen of its tower houses, which, with its hilltop setting and encircling walls form “an unforgettable skyline”.
The well-preserved buildings feature notable examples of both Romanesque and Gothic architecture.
The “Historic Centre of San Gimignano”, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town also is known for the white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, produced from the ancient variety of Vernaccia grape which is grown on the sandstone hillsides of the area.
Which one do you find the most beautiful? Also check: These Photos Will Make You Want To Visit Venice!
