The Most Beautiful Towns in Italy

In Italy there are seven little towns that I believe are the most beautiful towns in Italy.

I have spent over ten years living in Italy, exploring every region of this wonderful country from Venice to Catania and all the little corners in between.

It was not easy choosing seven, there are dozens more that probably should be included. If you have a town or village that you think is one the most beautiful towns in Italy please let me know a little about it.

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The seven towns we have selected, in no particular order, are:

Manorola (Cinque Terre)

One of the five Cinque Terre villages, all of them are delightful but Manorola is my favorite. Don't stay here though but rather in nearby Levento.

Neive (Piedmont)

A tiny little village in the heart of the Piedmont winelands. If you visit I suggest you stay at the small family run and utterly charming Hotel Villa Lauri. The owner is one of the friendliest hotel owners I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.

Asolo (Veneto)

Not far from Venice Italy in the heart of the Veneto is this gem of a town, one of the most beautiful in Italy. So near to Venice and Treviso yet so few of the millions of visitors to Venice ever discover Asolo. They don't know what they have missed!

Corinaldo (Marche)

Corinaldo and nearby Mondavio are magical. Ancient medieval walls surround both these perfectly preserved villages - read more about Corinaldo and nearby Mondavio.

San Leo (Marche)

Another lovely town in Le Marche. One of the most spectacular hill towns in Italy. Click to discover more about the secrets of San Leo.

Albori (Amalfi)

Near Sorrento you'll discover this little corner of paradise.

Usseaux (Piedmont)

A typical little mountain hamlet in the Val Chisone. The Val Chisone is home to the remarkable " Great Wall of Europe".

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