{"id":5168,"date":"2013-08-28T10:55:05","date_gmt":"2013-08-28T08:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/walks.friday.ie\/?p=5168"},"modified":"2020-04-27T16:59:55","modified_gmt":"2020-04-27T15:59:55","slug":"small-towns-in-italy-north","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/small-towns-in-italy-north","title":{"rendered":"Best Small Towns in Northern Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Want to spend time in some small towns in Italy? Go north! Although cities like Milan, Venice, and Verona get all the fame, northern Italy also boasts a number of beautiful, Italian towns, many backdropped by snow-capped mountains or stunning seaside.<\/p>\n<p>For help getting started, here are 10 of our\u00a0<em>favorite <\/em>off-the-beaten-path\u00a0towns in northern Italy. (And don&#8217;t miss our earlier posts on the <a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/all-around-italy\/small-towns-in-italy-tuscany-umbria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best small towns in central Italy<\/a> and in <a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/all-around-italy\/towns-of-italy-sicily\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">southern Ital<\/a>y!).<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/small-towns-in-italy-north\/#Ferrara_Emilia-Romagna\" >Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/small-towns-in-italy-north\/#Modena_Emilia-Romagna\" >Modena, Emilia-Romagna<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/small-towns-in-italy-north\/#Aquileia_Friuli-Venezia_Giulia\" >Aquileia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/small-towns-in-italy-north\/#Camogli_Liguria\" >Camogli, Liguria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/small-towns-in-italy-north\/#Livigno_Lombardy\" >Livigno, Lombardy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/small-towns-in-italy-north\/#Mantova_Lombardy\" >Mantova, Lombardy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/small-towns-in-italy-north\/#Alba_Piedmont\" >Alba, Piedmont<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/small-towns-in-italy-north\/#Castelrotto_Trentino-Alto_Adige\" >Castelrotto, Trentino-Alto Adige<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/small-towns-in-italy-north\/#Courmayeur_Valle_dAosta\" >Courmayeur, Valle d&#8217;Aosta<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/small-towns-in-italy-north\/#Bassano_del_Grappa_Veneto\" >Bassano del Grappa, Veneto<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ferrara_Emilia-Romagna\"><\/span>Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_5296\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Italy-Ferrara-St-George-cathedral.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5296\" class=\" wp-image-5296 \" src=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Italy-Ferrara-St-George-cathedral.jpg\" alt=\"Small town in Italy\" width=\"540\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Italy-Ferrara-St-George-cathedral.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Italy-Ferrara-St-George-cathedral-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5296\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ferrara&#8217;s Cathedral of St. George<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Once upon a time, Ferrara was one of Italy&#8217;s first modern cities! Back in the 14th and 15th centuries, the Este dynasty, which ruled Ferrara, commissioned major projects of fine art and culture (including literature, cinema, and music). Today, popular sights include the gorgeous Gothic cathedral, majestic castles, and the Renaissance city walls&#8230; not to mention, of course, a plate of\u00a0<em>capellacci di zucca\u00a0<\/em>(squash ravioli with a butter and sage sauce), a local specialty of Ferrara. (Here are more <a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-from-bologna-parma-emilia-romagna-italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">foods to try in Emilia-Romagna<\/a>!).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modena_Emilia-Romagna\"><\/span>Modena, Emilia-Romagna<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_5177\" style=\"width: 536px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Screen-Shot-2013-08-15-at-10.32.57-AM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5177\" class=\" wp-image-5177 \" title=\"Modena, a town in northern Italy\" src=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Screen-Shot-2013-08-15-at-10.32.57-AM.png\" alt=\"Italian town of Modena\" width=\"526\" height=\"351\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5177\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cathedral of Modena, Italy<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Looking for a lovely little town with winding streets you can stroll for hours? Head to Modena\u2014and bring your appetite! This town is the home of both balsamic vinegar and <em>tortellini<\/em>\u00a0(a ring-shaped, stuffed pasta that&#8217;s famous throughout Italy, and the world!). (Here&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/balsamic-vinegar-modena-italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">what you have to know about the balsamic vinegar of Modena<\/a>!).<\/p>\n<p>But it&#8217;s not all about food in Modena. Luxury car lovers will want to check out the rare collections and manufacturing plants of Ferrari and Maserati, located nearby. And be sure to visit the Duomo di Modena\u00a0(Modena&#8217;s cathedral) and its newly-restored Torre della Ghirlandina, too.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aquileia_Friuli-Venezia_Giulia\"><\/span>Aquileia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_5176\" style=\"width: 458px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/8532810567_0d4172fe5a_z.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5176\" class=\" wp-image-5176 \" title=\"Ruins in a town in northern Italy\" src=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/8532810567_0d4172fe5a_z.jpg\" alt=\"Small town in Italy\" width=\"448\" height=\"336\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5176\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ruins of the Roman Forum, Aquileia. Photo by Roger Jolly<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you love Roman history, add this\u00a0UNESCO World Heritage site, located right near the Slovenian border, to your list! Aquileia was one of the most important cities of the early ancient Roman empire. You can still get a sense for how beautiful it must have been, thanks to its ruins (including interesting mosaics and a forum). Just be sure to pack comfortable shoes\u2014you&#8217;ll want to do a lot of walking to explore the archaeological site!<\/p>\n<p>As well as ancient ruins, the town, which has just 3,500 inhabitants, also boasts a lovely Gothic cathedral.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Camogli_Liguria\"><\/span>Camogli, Liguria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_5179\" style=\"width: 537px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Screen-Shot-2013-08-15-at-10.40.30-AM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5179\" class=\" wp-image-5179 \" title=\"Small town in Italy, Camogli\" src=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Screen-Shot-2013-08-15-at-10.40.30-AM.png\" alt=\"Camogli, a small Italian town\" width=\"527\" height=\"352\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5179\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Just another view from Camogli, one of our favorite small towns in northern Italy<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A very popular summer destination for northern Italians, Camogli, located approximately 30 minutes from Genoa, is known for its picture-perfect azure beaches, characteristic city center with\u00a0tromp l\u2019oeil-decorated homes, fresh seafood and local festivals like the\u00a0<em>Sagra del Pesce\u00a0<\/em>(\u201cFeast of the Fish\u201d) and\u00a0<em>Stella Maris.\u00a0<\/em>(Here&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/liguria\/italian-riviera-golfo-paradiso\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">more about Camogli<\/a>!).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Livigno_Lombardy\"><\/span>Livigno, Lombardy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_5180\" style=\"width: 586px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/339592110_518f78a7b3_z.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5180\" class=\" wp-image-5180 \" title=\"Small town in Italy\" src=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/339592110_518f78a7b3_z.jpg\" alt=\"Livigno, an Italian town\" width=\"576\" height=\"152\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5180\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beautiful Livigno. Photo by Anders Ljungberg<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Travelers flock to this mountain town for its gorgeous scenery, winter sports\u2014and shopping! Duty-free shops and designer stores here come with not only savings, but a stunning panorama of the Alps.<\/p>\n<p>If you can, come to Livigno in February, when the town&#8217;s famous polo tournament takes place&#8230; on the snow!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mantova_Lombardy\"><\/span>Mantova, Lombardy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_5181\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Cathedral-in-Mantua-Mantova-Italy.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5181\" class=\" wp-image-5181 \" title=\"Duomo of Mantova, a town in Italy\" src=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Cathedral-in-Mantua-Mantova-Italy.jpg\" alt=\"Italian town\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Cathedral-in-Mantua-Mantova-Italy.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Cathedral-in-Mantua-Mantova-Italy-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5181\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Duomo of Mantova<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Also known as Mantua, Mantova might be best-known to English speakers as Romeo&#8217;s town of exile, from Shakespeare&#8217;s <em>Romeo and Juliet<\/em>. But there&#8217;s a lot more to explore than that! Founded by the ancient Romans and home to the poet Virgil, Mantova is filled with art and history. The Palazzo Ducale, built by the royal Gonzaga family, is a magnificent must-see, and the town&#8217;s location on a lake makes it even more stunning.<\/p>\n<p>Better yet? Mantova is also a modern-day model for Italian daily life; the town is consistently ranked as having the highest quality of life in the country.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alba_Piedmont\"><\/span>Alba, Piedmont<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_5183\" style=\"width: 458px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/5056633314_4bc91c2351_z.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5183\" class=\" wp-image-5183 \" title=\"Alba town in Italy\" src=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/5056633314_4bc91c2351_z.jpg\" alt=\"White truffle risotto (flickr: Blue moon in her eyes)\" width=\"448\" height=\"252\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5183\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">White truffle risotto, an Alba specialty. Photo by Blue moon in her eyes (Flickr)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This foodie paradise\u00a0attracts tourists for its famous white truffle, hazelnuts (it&#8217;s home to Ferrero, the makers of Nutella!) and wines like\u00a0Barbaresco, Barolo and Moscato. But it&#8217;s also a must-see for its quaint city center and gorgeous, winding vineyards in the nearby countryside. If you can, visit on a weekend in October and November for the annual white truffle festival, the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fieradeltartufo.org\/index.jsp?idProgetto=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fiera internazionale del Tartufo bianco d&#8217;Alba<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Castelrotto_Trentino-Alto_Adige\"><\/span><b>Castelrotto, Trentino-Alto Adige<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_5184\" style=\"width: 398px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Castelrotto_centro_paese.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5184\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5184\" src=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Castelrotto_centro_paese.jpg\" alt=\"Castelrotto, city center (wikicommons M-Car)\" width=\"388\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5184\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Castelrotto, city center. Photo by M-Car (WikiCommons)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Also known as Kastelruth, this predominantly German-speaking gem, located in South Tyrol,\u00a0is picturesque throughout all four seasons. \u00a0You&#8217;ll enjoy the vibrant, colorful flowers in the spring and powder-white mountain tops in the winter!\u00a0Head north for a healthy dose of mountain air near the Dolomites, and for traditional specialties like creamy, fresh yogurt and apple strudel.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Courmayeur_Valle_dAosta\"><\/span>Courmayeur, Valle d&#8217;Aosta<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_5185\" style=\"width: 522px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Val_Veny_Rif_Elisabetta.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5185\" class=\" wp-image-5185 \" title=\"Small town in Italy\" src=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Val_Veny_Rif_Elisabetta.jpg\" alt=\"Italian town of Courmayeur\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5185\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Val Veny, Courmayeur. Photo by Rollopack (Wiki Commons)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>One of northern Italy&#8217;s most luxurious small towns, this ski haven is tucked behind Mont Blanc, the tallest mountain in Europe. Popular activities include skiing, hiking, shopping, visiting the spa, and enjoying local specialties, like fondue.\u00a0The town comes alive at\u00a0<em>aperitivo<\/em>\u2014whether<em>\u00a0<\/em>after a day on the slopes in the winter, or when the sun goes down after a long hike in the summer!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bassano_del_Grappa_Veneto\"><\/span>Bassano del Grappa, Veneto<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_5207\" style=\"width: 586px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Bassano_del_Grappa_overview_02.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5207\" class=\" wp-image-5207 \" title=\"Small town in northern Italy\" src=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Bassano_del_Grappa_overview_02.jpg\" alt=\"Italian town of Basasno del Grappa\" width=\"576\" height=\"432\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5207\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">View from the Alpini Bridge, Bassano del Grappa. Photo by \/\\\/\\\u03c0 (Wiki Commons)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A must-see for <em>grappa<\/em>\u00a0lovers! The hometown of the potent Italian <em>digestivo,<\/em> this is where you&#8217;ll find many shops with a wide variety of the beloved liquor, and even tastings and tours. Make sure to take a walk on the wooden Alpini Bridge for a spectacular view of the town along the Brenta River.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Have you visited any of these towns before? Which would you like to explore? Let us know in the comments!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-7686\" src=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/4-538x1024.png\" alt=\"Northern Italy is filled with some of the best small towns. Find the perfect one for you!\" width=\"538\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7688\" src=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/5-358x1024.png\" alt=\"Some of the best small towns in Northern Italy are very accessible to travelers. Find out where to go and how to visit them. \" width=\"358\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to spend time in some small towns in Italy? Go north! Although cities like Milan, Venice, and Verona get all the fame, northern Italy also boasts a number of beautiful, Italian towns, many backdropped by snow-capped mountains or stunning seaside. For help getting started, here are 10 of our\u00a0favorite off-the-beaten-path\u00a0towns in northern Italy. 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