The Italian peninsula brings in millions of international tourists every year, drawn to the incredible diversity of the country: There are bustling cities, storybook-like villages, bucolic ...

Rebecca Ann Hughes covers travel, culture and food in Europe. Italy is peppered with villages – some with populations numbering less than 100 – that never cease to surprise with artistic ...

The prosperous villagers of Spilamberto in North Italy raged with frustration when they looked down on the neighboring village of San Cesario. One might have thought the shoe would be on the other ...

Caldes lies in the Val di Sole, a nature-enthusiast’s destination in the Trentino region of northern Italy. This small village is known for a medieval castle that comes with a sad love story.

Italy boasts an array of enchanting destinations that captivate travellers but if you’re yearning for a tranquil and authentic escape, exploring its charming villages is the perfect choice.

a fishing village two hours northwest of Rome, and it's a world away from the 24/7 bustle of Italy's major tourism centers. Life moves at a more relaxed pace on the second-largest island in the ...