Chiavenna, in the alpine Valchiavenna area of Lombardy.
Anghiari (Tuscany), famous for the Battle of Anghiari (1440), between Florence and Milan, which inspired a painting by Leonardo.
Romantic Todi, an Umbrian town surrounded by three circles of walls.
Orvieto stands in a spectacular position, rising above almost-vertical tuff cliffs and surrounded by defensive walls built of the same stone (called Tufa).
A marine village dating to Roman times, elegant Sperlonga is located on the coast of Lazio, halfway between Rome and Naples.
A medieval borgo with beautiful beaches, Termoli is located in the underrated region of Molise.
Set among the rocks, colorful and full of life, Amalfi is a jewel that captivates everyone.
Positano on the Amalfi Coast needs no introduction!
A castle overlooking the sea, old churches, noble palaces, the Jewish Quarter and a beautiful coastline: this is Trani (Puglia).
Cisternino (Puglia): an old town of typical white houses, surrounded by olive trees and trulli, with the sea nearby.
If you're tired of big cities and chaotic rhythms, consider visiting one of these ten smaller towns in Italy (list compiled by search engine Skyscanner), part of the network 'Città Slow' (slow city), which features towns with less than 50,000 residents, committed to improving quality of life, both for its citizens and for visitors.
The Città Slow network, inspired by the Slow Food movement, was established in Orvieto in 1999 and, through a series of initiatives, encourages people to adopt a slower pace, to be more attentive to the environment and to nature, and to have a deeper appreciation for cultural and gastronomic traditions.
We at ITALY Magazine support this philosophy of life and encourage everyone to slow down!
