If visiting Italy is your priority, this holiday season. You must be thinking of all the same locations that are visited by tourists during vacations. Florence, Rome, Venice, and Verona, could be some of the places on your bucket list.
But if you have been
looking to spend some quality time in Italian provinces for the perfect holiday
experience. You need to check out these Italian hidden gems that would be
perfect for your visit.
Matera
Matera is the city that
has survived and thrived for years now. The ancient city that has been located
on the mountain is full of stories and bricks that have been there for ages.
Unfortunately, it is often overlooked by travelers. But if you are a history
maniac you must visit Matera, at least once.
Guided tours in Matera
are the most common ones to explore the city in the shortest amount of time.
Even though, a human guide would be available to your service. But Matera also
offers a sound guide that keeps playing in your air pods guiding you through
the stone-paved streets and stairs and letting you know about the significance
of all the caves and crypts that you witness here. The guided tour is also
known as Sassi di Matera.
You need to explore the
Crypt of Original Sin, Matera Cave Town, Rocky Churches at Murgia Park, walk
through the streets of Sassi, enjoy a spa day at the caved hotels and
restaurants, Take an Adventurous hike to the Belvedere or spend some peaceful
time at the Cathedral of Matera. But most importantly, Do Not miss the magical
sunsets of this city.
Procida
You might have Naples on
your bucket list if you are visiting Italy. But if you have not known about
this little paradise near Naples, you might miss an experience in Italy.
Procida is a perfect place for a day trip from Naples. Its aesthetically
pleasing streets and water all around make it a peaceful location for many
travellers.
Since Procida is an
Island, you can take a ferry or hydrofoils from Naples to reach the land. From the houses to the churches, everything
is colourful on this Island. It is a fisherman’s tale that can tell you why the
houses are coloured pink, orange, blue and red. Along with the churches, the
pure lemon-coloured church would be Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pieta and the
lemon, and the yellow-coloured church would be Santa Maria delle Grazie.
Being near Naples the
restaurants here are filled with lip-smacking delicacies. The gelato shops
would serve as your perfect dessert destination. There are some historical
sites on the Island as well. But if you are a beach lover, you would find some
peaceful beaches to spend some quality time at. Don’t miss that.
Saturnia
The Spa city of Italy,
Saturnia is a 2-hour drive from Sienna Italy. And would require a weekend of
your time to explore the magic of this paradise completely. The advantage of
its geographical location is near Volcanoes, and you would find many natural,
healing hot springs here.
And that is the magic of
Saturnia. The waters in these hot springs magically maintain at 37 degrees. All
you need to do is to book a car, drive to the place and stay at an available
stay that is affordable. To know the history of the place, you can visit the
Church of Santa Maria Maddalena. The church is adorned with magical frescoes
and spell-binding sculptures.
Apart from those, Saturnia
Walls, Roman Gate and Archaeological Museum are other places that you can
explore in this town.
Lake Orta
Have you been thinking of
taking the oath of Silence after those long tiresome meetings and meaningless
conversations? This is the place that would serve the best meditation app for
you on your vacation. Lake Orta is a quiet spot in Northern Italy. Why is it
called Quiet?
Cause you need to stay
quiet during your visit to this place as instructed at the biggest monastery in
the region. You can still explore the various churches here. But around the
monastery where the visitors are forbidden to visit. You need to take a walk of
silence.
Apart from getting your
chakras aligned and getting your vibrations right at Orta, you would be
delighting your eyes with the picturesque scenery all around you. So, if you
have lost all faith in wellness, mediation apps, Reiki sessions and Crystals,
you need to visit Lake Orta to get your vibes right.
Perugia
Perugia is the chocolate
city of Italy. It also has a major art university that attracts thousands of
students from around the world. It is the capital city of the Umbria region but
it is not as famous as other capital cities such as Florence, Bologna and Rome.
Apart from the alluring
atmosphere and the range of cuisines of the restaurants here. Perugia is also
famous for its historical buildings that date back to the medieval period.
Taking a walk at the Piazza IV in November during the evening is the best
experience this place has to offer. Fontana Maggiore would leave you stunned by
its architecture and design.
Perugia has many churches
but one of the best is the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, which is a fine specimen
of Renaissance art. The National Gallery of Umbria in the city is another place
that would give you enough knowledge of the city and its history. And, you
would soon realize that you have fallen in love with this city all over again.
Positano
Amalfi Coast is one of
the most famous coasts among lovers of Italian holidays. But Positano is the
hidden heaven that most people miss while visiting the coast. And yes, it is
comparatively cheaper than the Amalfi coast and less crowded too.
The city is filled with
art, culture, history, natural beauty and magical sunsets. Starting from Chiesa
di Santa Maria Assunta, the main church of the city to hiking through the Path
of Gods, it is all an experience worth having. Want to splurge on home décor,
head on to Absolute Positano, the painting store or Ceramica Assunta, the
Pottery Store.
La Tagilata and Positano
Paradise Lounge and Bar would give you the perfect taste of Italian food.
Forniollo Beach and Arienzo Beach are perfect to meditate on the sound of
waves.
Dolomites
Are you tired of beaches
in Italy? Then the mountains of Italy would rescue you from this boredom. You
are cordially welcome to the Dolomites. A mountain region that once was heaven
for mineralogists is one of the most magnificent locations for travellers around
the world.
If Italian history bore
you and you are tired of the restaurant food and club services. A countryside
location with a cabin would be perfect for you. As a pleasant surprise, you
would find mountains and grassy plains as far as you can see. The fresh breeze
and natural views are the perfect gifts for Dolomite visitors.
Bolzano is considered the gateway to Dolomite. So, that would make your passage. The best months to visit the place would be July through the middle of September.