Europe? She’s pretty, and plenty of the prettiest places of all can be found in Italy. No wonder then that recently, 13 more villages were added to the list of the country’s ‘most beautiful’ list, including a Roman-era settlement and a ravine-side walled town. The non-profit, which first began assessing these spots back in 2002, was founded by a group of mayors and is named I Borghi più belli d’Italia (‘Italy’s most beautiful villages’). 

But now, they’re expanding their horizons – to the roads. ‘Le Strade più belle d’Italia’ translates to ‘the most beautiful roads in Italy’, and is a brand-new certification that’ll be granted to 100 routes that pass through particularly glorious landscapes and have historic and culinary attractions en route.