Hidden Italy

Encounter the Accona desert in Tuscany, admire frescoes in Santa Maria della Scala and Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore by renowned artists.

Terra Del Sole in Forlì, a fortified city built in 1564, is a renaissance utopia with natural beauty depicted by Dante in Inferno.

The Brenta Riviera's Venetian Villas along the river were built for leisure and agricultural endeavors by wealthy Venetian families.

Amalfi was founded by the people who freed themselves from the Lombards, explored through their dukes, the Chronicon Salernitanum, and a painting.

The State of the Presidi, once marshy and malarial, thrived due to human resilience, highlighting Massa Maratima's history and landmarks.

The history of the Duchy of Urbino is shaped by the Montefeltros and Della Roveres, seen through their architectural and artistic endeavors.

The Marquisate, influenced by neighboring regions, maintains its unique culture seen in landmarks like Rocca of Castellar and Castello of Manta.

The transformation of Isola Bella took centuries and the efforts of many artisans, initiated by the House of Borromeo.

Anagni, founded by Saturn and later conquered by the Roman Empire, saw power struggles between the Caetanis and the Colonnas despite papal influence.

After a devastating earthquake in 1693, Giuseppe Lanza led the reconstruction of towns in the Valley of Noto with the help of Sicilian architects.

The county of Soleto, established in 1055, showcases the impressive "Guglia di Raimondello" bell tower as a remaining Norman legacy.

"Pope Paul III founded the duchy of Castro in 1537, including Ischia di Castro, Valentano, and Capodimonte with impressive Farnese palaces."

Pope Paul III created a new duchy in 1545, freeing Parma and Piacenza from Lombard influence, welcoming artists and enhancing cultural sites.

Trieste, threatened by Venice, submitted to the Habsburgs, becoming a free port in 1719 and a vital trade hub connected to Vienna by railway.

The independent republic of Orta Riviera along Lake Orta existed from the XIII century until annexation by the House of Savoy in 1817.