Southern Italy's Most Charming Towns
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Explore the map in the DocentPro app10 places in Italy: Amalfi, Polignano a Mare, Matera, and 7 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in a Facebook post by Italy Travel Tales & Tips.
Amalfi
Place
• See the town rising from the sea beneath steep mountains. • The Cathedral of Sant’Andrea dominates the main square. • Wander through narrow streets with small shops. • See Amalfi after the busiest day-trip hours.
Polignano a Mare
Place
• Explore the old town built on limestone cliffs. • The most famous view is Lama Monachile, a small beach. • Balconies and terraces look down to intensely blue water. • Wander through the old streets above the coastline.
Matera
Place
• Explore the Sassi districts built into caves and stone houses. • See staircases and churches carved into the rock. • Walk through the Sassi in the afternoon. • Find a viewpoint across the ravine as lights come on.
Alberobello
Place
• See the trulli, small white stone houses with cone-shaped roofs. • The busiest area is Rione Monti with shops and visitors. • Walk through Aia Piccola where trulli are still homes. • The town looks unusual even by Italian standards.
Ostuni
Place
• The historic center rises above the countryside in white buildings. • Inside, find a maze of staircases, arches, and tiny alleys. • The surrounding landscape has ancient olive groves. • The Adriatic coast is only a short drive away.
Maratea
Place
• The historic town sits in the hills above the Tyrrhenian Sea. • The coastline has small beaches and coves. • See the Christ the Redeemer statue on Monte San Biagio. • Enjoy wide views across the coast.
Tropea
Place
• See the town dramatically located on cliffs above the Tyrrhenian Sea. • Look down toward pale beaches and clear water. • The Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell’Isola is on a rocky outcrop. • Explore the historic center's old palaces and narrow streets.
Scilla
Place
• Chianalea is an old fishing district with houses beside the water. • Small boats are tied beneath the houses. • Castello Ruffo overlooks the Strait of Messina. • Come in the late afternoon and stay for dinner by the sea.
Cefalù
Place
• A long beach is beside the historic center. • Explore narrow medieval streets and a fishing harbor. • A Norman cathedral dominates the main square. • Climb La Rocca for views over Cefalù and the coastline.
Noto
Place
• The historic center is a Baroque landscape, rebuilt after 1693. • Walk along Corso Vittorio Emanuele for grand churches. • See balconies and honey-colored stone buildings. • Late afternoon is beautiful when stone catches sunlight.
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