A gem so hidden that it is rather difficult to glimpse Pettorano sul Gizio from the road. A few fallen leaves, a few picturesque buildings, and the lush nature of the mountains certainly do not prepare one for the scenery offered by one of Italy's Most Beautiful Villages, located in the heart of the province of L'Aquila.

Romantic and poignant, this village envelops its visitor in a tender embrace that cannot end until one has walked every narrow street and admired every glimpse. Pettorano sul Gizio really is like that: a gem so enchanting that we really couldn't resist telling you about it here.