Italy has countless small villages filled with charm. Although we drive through many, my favorites are the ones nestled on the hillsides or serving as a crown on a hill. Enjoy your trip to a few of these picturesque gems. Any favorite?
Pinocchio on the Square in Collodi
Collodi is the village of Pinocchio
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My maternal grandmother was born up there in Uzzano
Uzzano
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Palleggio is on the way to my paternal grandparents hometown
Palleggio
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San Cassiano’s church built in the 8th Century
San Cassiano
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Dotting the countryside, and imagine more on the opposite slopes
Hillside Spots
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The towers in San Gimignano, which is more than a village
San Gimignano
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Look closely – The villages of the Cinque Terra
Cinque Terra
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Vernozza, one of the Cinque Terra villages
Vernozza
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Lucchio is a treasure where chicken eggs are cube shaped
Up to Lucchio
Across to Lucchio
Lucchio at the Top
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Debra at Bagni di Lucca and Beyond has wonderful posts. Not only does she capture the essence of Italy, she features here own collections of photographs when she visits Tuscan villages. See for yourself in the sample below.
A Frank Angle 