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There are certain iconic and, let’s be honest, cliché landmarks most travelers hope to visit when planning a trip to Italy. What’s an Italian adventure without seeing the Colosseum in Rome, touring the Vatican, shopping in Milan, or sailing down the canals of Venice?
While tourist attractions are appealing, there are a number of lesser-known but still beautiful places to see in Italy that will leave you breathless. These secret treasures will leave you with lots of Instagram-worthy photos and stories to tell your friends. Bellissimo!
Ancona
The lesser-known of Italy’s coastal treasures, Ancona boasts some picture-worthy cliffs, coves, and beaches in Le Marche’s Conero Riviera.
Poppi
A charming, small town in east Tuscany, Poppi is home to a thirteenth-century castle with breathtaking medieval architecture.
Isola di Pellestrina
This small island of northern Italy separates the southern Venetian Lagoon and the Adriatic Sea. Stick around to see the sunset — it’s truly breathtaking.
Trentino
This mountainous region of northern Italy borders Austria and Switzerland and offers amazing views.
The Langhe
America’s Napa Valley can’t compare to The Langhe. Famous for its vineyards, the beautiful area in the Piedmont region takes wine country to another level.
Aosta Valley
If you like a little skiing and snowboarding (or a lot), northern Italy has the beautiful snowcapped Alps as its backdrop.
Assisi
There’s nothing like a little small town charm! The central Italian town of Assisi has a lot to boast with beautiful, historic architecture and a gorgeous hilly landscape. It’s also the home of Saint Francis!
Bergamo
Forget the hype of Milan and check out this romantic city lined with eloquent Venetian walls. Also called “The City of the Thousand,” check out Bergamo’s ancient palaces and castles as you trod down its cobblestone streets.
Verano
Famous for the being the home of Juliet’s house, Verona is a great place for Shakespeare fans to see the home of the most tragic love story of all time.
Cefalù
A beautiful town in the middle of the Mediterranean? Life could not get any sweeter when visiting this medieval Sicilian town full of picturesque piazzas and churches.
xx, The FabFitFun Team
