Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

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Ah, Italy, a beautiful country with divine cuisine, rich history and beautiful landscapes. Here every tourist will find something to their liking: ancient monuments and buildings, modern shopping centers and shopping in the best boutiques in the world, delicious pizzas and coffee, and, of course, azure waters, picturesque beaches and majestic mountains. We offer you to go on a virtual journey through the most charming small towns in Italy. So this is where fairy tales come to life?

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Atrani. This town is located on the Amalfi coast and bears the laurels of the smallest in the south of Italy. By the way, the local picturesque streets "lit up" in the advertising of the Fiat 500.

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Castelsardo. This medieval town of just over 5,000 people is located in Sardinia and boasts colorful buildings with views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Vogonya. This wonderful commune with a population of less than 2,000 people is surrounded by a number of mountains and remote settlements. The local Visconti castle was built in 1344.

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Alberobello. The city is famous for its unusual structures, which are called trullo. This quaint town is located in the Apulia region. Mysterious symbols have been preserved on some of the stone huts from ancient times.

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Neve. With a population of just over 3,000, this town is the perfect place to watch some of the world's most beautiful sunsets.

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Monte Isola. This comune in Italy covers an area of only 12.8 square kilometers and is considered the largest lake island in the country.

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Colletta di Castelbianco. This ancient village is built entirely of stone. It is believed that it was built as a means of defense against the Saracens in the XIII century. Some of the houses here have red or blue doors, which adds to the charm of the town.

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Vernazza. It is one of the five cities in the Cinque Terre region. Today it has a population of about 1,200 and is known as one of the most authentic fishing settlements on the Italian Riviera.

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Otranto. Once this town was famous for the eponymous breed of horses. This place, famous for its amazing views of the crystal clear waters, is home to about 6,000 people. One of the main local attractions is the Aragonese Castle, built in 1485.

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Glorenza. This commune is located in the northern part of Italy, and there are less than 1000 people living in it. Fun fact: most of the population speaks German.

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Dozza. Dozza is known for its mural painting festival, which takes place every two years. Artists from all over the world come here to leave their mark on the buildings.

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Polignano a Mare. This commune in Southern Italy is located on the Adriatic Sea and boasts a popular beach. There is also a hotel called Grotta Palazzese — the restaurant of this hotel is carved right in the cave, and its visit will leave unforgettable memories in your heart.

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Malcesine. The town is located on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, about 120 km from Venice. It is worth a visit at least because of the picturesque scenery and amazing views of the lake.

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Corinaldo. This town is notable for its well-preserved walls of the XIV century. It is also known as the birthplace of Saint Maria Goretti.

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Bosa. This magical little town is surrounded by colorful buildings and palm trees, and is home to about 8,000 people. Most of the economy is supported by agriculture and fishing.

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

Where the Fairy tale lives: charming little towns in Italy

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