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Unknown Towns to Explore in Italy

Are you planning a holiday to Italy? Obviously, Rome, Venice and Florence are amazing travel destinations, but their costs are a bit on the high side. If you desire to enjoy the sweet life in Italy without tourists, go through this guide to learn about 7 secret Italian towns that are worth giving a try.

1. Alberobello in Puglia

Alberobello in Puglia

Situated close to Bari, Alberobello village is a labyrinth containing amazing piazzas as well as narrow streets. This great destination houses white buildings, referred to as the Trulli, which have the appearance of those homes mentioned in fairy tales. As a result of its beauty, the town has been designated as a UNESCO International Heritage Site.

2. Bergamo in Lombardy

This town is normally ignored by tourists because they are drawn to Milan, Italy’s capital. Bergamo is a romantic walled destination, which is among Italy’s most charming places. It is full of old palaces as well as cobblestone streets.

3. Treviso in Veneto

This town can be likened to a small Venice, which has less crowds as well as tourists. The historical walled center of Trevisto is filled with cobblestone streets, medieval churches as well as redbrick palaces. It also has tiny old canals that link gardens, buildings and marketplaces.

4. Bologna in Emilia-Romagna

Bologna in Emilia-Romagna

Containing Europe’s oldest university, this is among Italy’s most pleasant towns. Most of the times, Bologna receives students as well as gastronomy enthusiasts as tourists due to the fact that it’s the food capital of the country. Immediately you get to this lovely town, make sure you enjoy its great delicacies like tortellini and lasagne.

5. Bolzano in Alto Adige

Bolzano is referred to as a bilingual town because some of its inhabitants speak German as well as Italian. Such a sight can be a wonderful surprise to someone traveling to the destination for the first time. This town is situated in South Tyrol or Alto Adige, close to the Dolomite Mountains. Its surroundings contain vineyards and medieval castles.

6. Verona in Veneto

Verona in Veneto

Looking for a perfect romantic destination to have a superb time with your partner, Verona should be your top pick. This is because it is the most romantic destination in the whole of Italy. It was in the town that the sad Romeo-Juliet love story, written by Williams Shakespeare, took place. You can also visit the fourteenth (14th) century palace that contains the popular balcony. If you’ve enough time on your hands, you can check the breath-taking Roman amphitheater, in which opera performances are held in the summer.

7. Castelluccio in Umbria

This is the village with the highest altitude (5,000 feet) in the Apennine Mountains. Castelluccio is an attractive hamlet that has amazing squares, offering beautiful views over the Apennine Mountains. It has colored fields, which blossom with red poppies as well as violets. You can schedule a trip to this destination from late May to early June; this is the best period (spring) to go there.

These small towns in Italy are perfect for those who love to explore little parts of the world!

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