“Romantic” is definitely a subjective term. A mountain hike, with cold nights spent in a two-person tent, might be ideal for some, but prove to be a nightmare trip for others, just to give one example. However, according to the American travel magazine Travel + Free timeItaly, thanks to its thousand-year history, good cuisine, fine wines and the concept of “dolce vita” should make everyone agree.
Here, then, is their selection of those that can be considered as the most romantic places in Italy.
Timeless Rome
There is no romance without it Rome and the Eternal City tops the list of the most romantic destinations in Italy according to Americans. Of course, it is crowded and often chaotic, and admire the main attractions, such as the Colosseum and the St. Peter’s Basilica a mirage may appear during high season.
Yet, an evening walk towards i is enough best viewing pointssuch as the top of the Spanish Steps, the terrace of the Campidoglio or the Acqua Paola fountain, made famous by Paolo Sorrentino’s 2013 film The Great Beautyto remind you that you are in the presence of a truly romantic and one-of-a-kind city. Sumptuous five stars like theHassler Rome and theHotel Eden they offer spectacular rooms with a view, but it’s also lovely Portrait Rome with 14 suites of breathtaking charm.
Unique Venice
If the overwhelming beauty of Venice doesn’t make your heart skip a beat, then according to Travel + Leisure, you might be “dead inside”.
Once you take away the crowds, the tourist tax and the overpriced restaurants, what’s left? The most amazing place on Earth, where history exudes from bricks and water-soaked stones, and flows along canals that have stood for over 500 years and in the presence of a picturesque labyrinth of tiny alleys. The advice? Stay atLove Venice oh The St. Regis Venice and admire the unmistakable landscape from the canal view suite, take a gondola ride or treat yourself to a water taxi tour of the Serenissima.
Assisi, the homeland of Saint Francis
Homeland of Saint Francis, of the Order of the Poor Clares and a pilgrimage destination for the faithful, Assisi it might not seem so romantic. Yet it cannot help but fascinate, the splendid, historic and somewhat mysterious Umbrian hill town. The narrow streets, vaulted alleys and stone stairways largely follow Roman origins, and the ancient stones appear even more beautiful and enigmatic at night, when the streetlights shine and the busloads of tourists have long gone .
The elegant Relay of the Nuns of Assisi It occupies a 13th-century monastery and boasts a spa built into 1st-century Roman foundations.
Lecce, the Florence of the South
The “Florence of the South”, in the deep heel of Italy it resembles a “newly discovered secret”. The baroque buildings richly ornamented they are made of honey-coloured local stone, with squares lined with trattorias and bars perfect for long lunches and morning aperitifs.
THE beautiful beaches of Salento are close, the Apulian wine is top quality and the land cuisine is among the most appreciated in the country. The Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel It has beautiful rooms and a fine restaurant.
The beautiful Island of Giglio
The Isola del Giglio, almost a rock the size of a postage stamp in the Tuscan Archipelago, about an hour’s ferry ride from the mainland, excites Americans. It is a paradise for swimming and snorkelling in a crystal clear searide an e-bike to the castle at the top of the hill and, in the evening, stroll along the small seafront Giglio Portothe main city. The bright and simple rooms of theHotel Saraceno they are almost suspended on the blue.
Ortisei, the paradise of Val Gardena
Ortiseimountain paradise of Val Gardena in the heart of the Dolomites, it is the perfect place for romance.
The pedestrian center it is full of cozy shops, restaurants and churches painted in pastel colours. A panoramic cable car takes you to pleasant places in just a few minutes, even to theAlpe di Siusian alpine meadow for which the word “was certainly createdbucolic“.
Despite being located in the center, theAdler Spa Resort Dolomites offers privacy and plenty of outdoor space.
Fall in love with Lake Como
How can we not mention Lake Como? According to the American magazine, loving couples should treat themselves to a boat ride on one vintage Riva boat, complete with picnic and prosecco. In the evening, the lake shore sparkles with light, reflected on the surface of the water, and it is the most beautiful image you can imagine.
Matera, the epic City of Stones
Matera it is thousands of years older than any other place in Italy, and it is evocative rock dwellings carved into the rock, stacked on top of each other, they form a real labyrinth where history is tangible and romance is undeniable. THE’Aquatio Cave Luxury Hotel and Spa it finds its place in one of those many caves, with its spa created in the ancient underground cisterns.
Tropea, the “Taormina without crowds”
Laura Itzkowitzregular collaborator of Travel + Free timecalls the seaside city of Tropea “Taormina without the crowds”, although in July and August it may not seem so deserted.
The wonderful beaches of the Tyrrhenian Sea are its great attraction and, no matter how close they may be to each other in high season, once you immerse yourself in theturquoise wateryou will leave the crowds behind. Housed in a former convent, the luxurious Villa Paola it has peaceful gardens and its own beach club.
Val d’Orcia, the “archetypal Tuscany”
In a region known for greenery rolling landscapesthe romantic hill towns and the exceptional cuisine, the Val d’Orcia it is the “archetypal Tuscany”.
It boasts ancient cities, endless rows of vines and olive groves, wheat and sunflower fields and, of course, the renowned wines of the region: Montepulciano, Montalcino, Pienza.
Numerous small villages have been renovated and transformed into luxury hotels, with Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco among the readers’ all-time favorites T+L.
The Amalfi Coast, a guarantee
There’s a reason Americans want to travel to the Amalfi Coast for their wedding or honeymoon: it’s simply breathtakingonce you forget about the crowd.
And the best way is to choose a place to stay (such as Amalfi) and enjoy a peaceful holiday between days on the beach, shopping, excursions and wine tastings. A short distance from Amalfi, the Hotel Santa Caterina represents the perfection of lemon-colored majolica tiles.