Secret Italia!

Secret Italia!

by Madeline Tersigni

Ahhh Italia… one of the most beautiful countries in the entire world! If you are considering booking a flight to Italy, you are probably thinking about all of the wonderful experiences you will have when you get there: Tasting the authentic Italian cuisine, being captivated by the incredible art and history, wandering around the quaint back streets, and roaming the warm countryside.

Believe me, you will encounter all of this on vacation in Italy. However, one thing you may forget to consider is the number of tourists. Great moments can be ruined by the persistent flashing of cameras or the pushing and shoving of a hundred people trying to get inside a monument or museum all at once. You will pack into public transportation like sardines, cabs will be more expensive, and at a good restaurant, not a vacant table will be found. It is difficult, but tourists are a part of traveling, and they are inevitable - right?

Well, maybe, when it comes to the larger cities. But, if you are hoping to get away from stress during your vacation, here are five underrated places in Italy that are gorgeous and tourist free!

Bolzano: Bolzano is the capital city of South Tyrol, a northern province in Italy. It is set in a spacious valley, surrounded by heavenly vineyards on top of rolling hills. Bolzano has a hauntingly beautiful medieval city center, with the South Tyrol museum holding the famous Otzi iceman, known as a Neolithic mummy. It also has the Mareccio Castle and the gorgeous Duomo di Bolzano cathedral.

Bolzano village

Photo by Rachel Wertz

Madeline Tersigni is a native New Yorker, currently living in Rome, studying Communications with a concentration in Journalism and a minor in International Business. Her work in an international environment has brought diverse experiences to her repertoire. Contact Madeline on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-tersigni-6a4a9814b/ for any freelance opportunities.