Italy or the beautiful country never fails to astonish people with its remarkable history, breathtaking beauty and, well-heeled heritage. The top 10 most beautiful villages in Italy totally justify the quote
“Italy, and the spring and first love all together should suffice to make the gloomiest person happy.” – Bertrand Russell
The hustling life in the cities has made the mankind indifferent to the natural beauty of villages. The conventional cottages, spirited waterfalls, flashy flower carpets and, various other artistries of nature offer immense peace to the soul. Let’s explore
the top 10 most beautiful villages in Italy.
1Bellagio
Holding the number 1. Position, Bellagio is an elegant village on a promontory jutting out into Lake Como, in Italy. The is well-known for its cobbled lanes, elegant buildings, Villa Serbelloni Park, Lake Como, Villa Carlotta, Villa Serbelloni as tourist attractions.
2Civita Di Bagnoregio
Occupying a place in the hills of central Italy, Civita Di Bagnoregio is noted for its striking position atop a plateau of friable volcanic tuff overlooking the Tiber river valley. Some of the must visit places are S.Maria del Cassero, Museo Geologico e Delle Frane, and La Serpara – the garden of Paul Wiedmer.
3Matera
Established on a rocky outcrop in the region of Basilicata, in southern Italy, includes the Sassi area, a complex of cave dwellings carved into the mountainside. The village’s natural beauty is enhanced by Sassi di Matera, Parco Della Murgia Materana, and Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario.
4Cefalu
Known for its Norman cathedral, Cefalu is a coastal village in northern Sicily. Some of the peace offering natural destinations are Madonie Regional Natural Park, Pizzo Carbonara, and Sanctuary of Gibilmanna.
5Positano
The cliffside village on southern Italy’s Amalfi Coast is an avowed holiday destination with a pebble beachfront and steep, narrow streets brushed with various beautiful cafes and boutiques. Places which will give your goosebumps are Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Path of Gods and Positano Spiaggia
6Pitigliano
The alluring town in the province of Grosseto is also known as the little Jerusalem, for the historical presence of a Jewish community. Some of the places that can give you enticing feelings within are Via Cava, Museum of Palazzo Orsini, Le Vie Cave and much more.
7Sterzing
Sterzing is the main village of the southern Wipptal, and the Eisack River flows through the medieval town. Some interesting places are the tower of twelve, Reifenstein Castle, Ridnauner Bach, and Skytrek.
8Locorotondo
The town and comune of the Metropolitan City of Bari, the town is known for its wines and for its circular structure from which derives its name, which means “Round place”. the must visit places are Zoosafari Fasanolandia, Church of Greca and Stari Grad Locorotondo.
9Asolo
Also known as “The Pearl of the province of Treviso“, and “The City of a Hundred Horizons” for its mountain settings, the main things that tourist love here are Villa Barbaro, Museo Civico di Asolo, Castello di Asolo and Villa Freya. The town is loved by various historians for its remarkable history.
10Pietrapertosa
Surrounded by the comuni of Accettura, Albano di Lucania, Campomaggiore, Castelmezzano, Cirigliano, Corleto Perticara, Gorgoglione and Laurenzana, the town is famous for Dolomiti lucane, Angel Flight, and Parco Regionale di Gallipoli Cognato Piccole Dolomiti Lucane
