![]() ![]() For 3 days, the quiet village is filled with colorful decorations, stalls, and outstanding artists performing in the street, in the tiny piazzas, and in front of the doors of houses. The first time I attended the festival was truly amazing. And the village really comes alive the first few days of August, when it hosts Tolfarte, a festival of street performers and theater.Īlthough few people know about this event, I try to go every year. Tolfa is a destination visited by Italians on the weekends. One of the things you notice as you stroll through the historic town center are the shop signs, which are still the same as they were 50 years ago. Nowadays these kinds of bags are known only to vintage shoppers, but the craft workshops in Tolfa are still in operation, and they have remained mostly as they were. Most international travelers but also many Italians have never heard of Tolfa.ĭuring the 1970s, this hamlet was popular in Italy for the crafting of a type of bag that was very much in vogue in university circles, the so-called catana. It is a village completely off the beaten path. Tolfa is a town of about 5,000 inhabitants located in Lazio, northwest of Rome. 25 of The Most Beautiful Small Towns in Italy 1. I have by now visited countless beautiful small towns all over the country and I want to use this article to share the prettiest Italian towns and small villages that are well worth visiting. This is also why Italians tend to travel more in Italy than abroad.Īs for me, I was born and raised in Rome, and started exploring the villages in the countryside around Rome at a young age. ![]() With distinctive monuments, whether churches, castles, or palaces, and with typical dishes that you don’t find in villages even a short distance away. Italy is known for its beautiful towns, each with its own charm and unique atmosphere.įrom rural villages to coastal towns, Italy has a lot to offer besides big cities such as Rome and Milan.Įven the lesser-known towns, the tiny hamlets, and the most remote places along this boot-shaped peninsula give travelers an unforgettable experience.Įach small village is unique. If you’re looking for the best small towns in Italy to visit, continue reading! ![]()
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