6 Lesser-Known Places to Travel to in Italy

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There's more to Italy than it's most well-known cities and regions. If you want to get off the beaten path, avoid the crowds, or just see somewhere a little bit different, here are some of our favorite (but lesser known) place to travel in Italy. Follow along for the best, underrated places to go in Italy.  Get more ideas and plan your trip: https://rebrand.ly/vd76si6 ---- CONNECT WITH AFAR Afar.com is a digital and print magazine that publishes travel tips, guides, news, and stories: https://www.afar.com  Get updates on the latest articles, travel news, and more from AFAR by signing up for the AFAR newsletter: https://afar.com/newsletters  Follow AFAR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfarMedia Follow AFAR on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afarmedia Follow AFAR on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afarmedia Follow AFAR on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/afarmedia  ---- CREDITS  Claudia Cardia - Video Editor Jessie Beck - AFAR Producer Elizabeth See - Designer Sarika Bansal - Editorial Director Michelle Heimerman - Photo Editor Chloe Arrojado  MUSIC “Magic” Indoorcat/Musicbed  FOOTAGE / PHOTOGRAPHY iStock Storyblocks  CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Bologna 00:42 Verona 01:00 Sardinia 01:16 Bergamo + Brescia 01:33 Perugia 01:50 Tropea 02:06 Ciao

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00:00Hey there, it's Chloe from afar. Italy's full of underrated places to see, like Bologna,

00:10where I am right now. Here are a few others worth a visit.

00:20Bologna is the city for good food. It even has a nickname, La Grassa, which translates

00:24to the fat. Chow down on local specialties like mortadella sausage, tortellini, and tortelloni,

00:30which is basically a bigger version of tortellini, and enjoy the city's vibrant energy. We

00:34have the University of Bologna to thank for that, which is actually the oldest university

00:38in the western world.

00:42If Verona feels like it has a bit of a romantic vibe to it, it might be because Shakespeare's

00:45Romeo and Juliet was set here. This city, about a 90 minute train ride from Venice,

00:50makes a great day trip. It has a Roman Colosseum dating back to the 1st century, which now

00:54hosts concerts and the Verona Opera.

00:59Sardinia is the perfect kind of island for stretching out on white sand beaches and taking

01:03dips in turquoise waters. Make sure you have plenty of time to explore Italy's second

01:06largest island. It's also home to one of the largest canyons in Europe and sand dunes

01:11that reach more than 200 feet in height.

01:15The cities of Bergamo and Brescia might sound familiar, as they actually landed a spot in

01:18a far is where to go list back in 2023. Head to Bergamo for the gardens of Palazzo Moroni

01:23and other beautiful places to get fresh air. Then take a 47 mile bicycle route to get to

01:28the colourful city of Brescia, where you can find some great spots for gourmet pizza.

01:34Perugia is the capital of the Omni region, which is known for its olive oil and truffles.

01:38Here you'll see walls that have existed since medieval times. And don't miss Piazza Quattro

01:42Novembre, where you'll find a gothic cathedral full of renaissance paintings and frescoes.

01:49Legend has it Tropea was founded by Hercules. This small village in Calabria has been recognized

01:53as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. So relax and walk around the historic centre

01:58of this coastal city, but don't leave without some jam with Tropea's specialty onions.

02:05Is there a place in Italy you think is underrated? Let us know in the comments. If you enjoyed

02:09this video, don't forget to hit that like button and subscribe on your way out. Happy

02:13travels!

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