Walking among stone walls, towers rising above the hills, and cobbled lanes that seem frozen in time is an experience Italy does particularly well. The most beautiful medieval villages in Italy tell the story of an era shaped by castles, Romanesque churches and communities perched high up for protection, places that have since become popular travel destinations.
Many of these centres, such as Monteriggioni, Volterra and Gradara, hold official quality certifications and attract millions of visitors each year. It is a heritage spread across the entire peninsula, worth exploring region by region.
