TOP 7 HIDDEN GEMS IN ITALY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF

JAN 23, 2026 BY ROSIE

Skip the tourist traps and explore Italy’s hidden gems—beautiful spots off the beaten path you’ll love.

Civita di Bagnoregio

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Alberobello

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San Gimignano

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Castelluccio di Norcia

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Tropea, Calabria

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Monte Isola, Lake Iseo

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Local Village Markets

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