I've visited all 20 regions in Italy. Skip the big cities and head to one of these 4 charming small towns instead.
A travel writer recommends visiting smaller, lesser-known Italian towns like Barga, Termoli, Pizzo, and Torre di Palme to avoid the crowds of major cities. The author argues that these locations offer a more authentic and personal experience.
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It provides travel advice for those seeking to avoid over-tourism and engage more deeply with local cultures.
Barga is one of my favorite small towns in Italy. Kaitlyn Rosati I've traveled across Italy, and though I love the whole country, the smaller towns have my heart. Some of my favorite small towns in Italy are Barga, which has amazing views and wine, and Termoli. Elsewhere, Pizzo is my favorite beach town in Calabria, and Torre di Palme has a bit of everything. As much as I love visiting new places, it never takes more than a twist of my arm to go back to Italy. I've visited every Italian region , most of them at least twice. As I've had the great privilege of exploring Italy in greater depth, I've also gotten a bit jaded about the major hot spots and grown more fond of classic Italian small-town charm. Don't get me wrong: Those major cities like Rome and Florence are iconic for a reason.
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