{"id":249108,"date":"2020-09-07T14:01:41","date_gmt":"2020-09-07T13:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?p=249108"},"modified":"2020-09-07T14:40:56","modified_gmt":"2020-09-07T13:40:56","slug":"most-beautiful-villages-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2020\/09\/07\/most-beautiful-villages-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10\u00a0most beautiful villages in Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Today (September 7, 2020): Top 10 <\/strong>most picturesque villages in Italy.<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The southern European country of Italy ranks among the top summer destinations for discerning travelers, an unsurprising feat given the country’s historical legacy, delicious cuisine, cultural highlights<\/a>, breathtaking scenery, and uber-chic luxury hotels<\/a>. To get a true taste of the essence of Italy, many travelers take to the countryside to explore the rustic and authentic villages which have made Italy synonymous with old-world charm. In the face of so many stunning towns to choose from, many travelers find themselves overwhelmed when planning their Italian escape. To help you, I pulled together a list of the prettiest Italian villages (or the ones I like the most).<\/p>\n

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10. SAN GIMIGNANO, TUSCANY<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Tuscany is one of Italy’s most iconic regions, and the jewel of Tuscany is definitely San Gimignano. The small village, in the heart of Italy’s wine country, is marked by narrow streets, quaint squares, and 13 centuries-old towers (there used to be about 70 such towers). And although the towers are great for photographs, they were built for defense and aggression against noble families within the same region. It’s a perfect place to escape for a few days and enjoy some homemade pasta, a glass of Tuscan red, and the unbeatable sunsets over the farmland (but beware of tourist crowds in the summer).<\/p>\n