A-Z Italy destination guide
Destinations featured on Italy Heaven include Italy’s most popular holiday resorts and cities, as well as hidden and off-the-beaten-track places to discover. New destinations are being added all the time. As an alternative to using the search bar at the top of the page, or browsing via theme or region, here’s an alphabetical list of the places in Italy featured on this website.
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Abano Terme, Veneto
Renowned spa town in the Veneto
Volcanic islands for an adventurous, special escape
Agrigento, Sicily
Sicily’s Valley of the Temples
Famous southern town of white pixie-like trullo houses
Remotest and most extreme of the Aeolian islands
Most popular destination on the Amalfi Coast
Iconic stretch of beautiful coastline; one of Italy’s most famous destinations
Small southern seaside town with hillside centro storico
Ancona, Le Marche
Budget Ryanair destination; gateway for Le Marche and Umbria
Scene of World War II landings
Aquileia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Archaeological UNESCO World Heritage Site
Prosperous Tuscan town
Dreamy hilltown with a rich female history
Pilgrimage destination
Home to the gardens of Villa Lante
Small town in the Garfagnana area of Tuscany famous for its Scottish connections
Lively port city on the Adriatic
Southern coastal town with big bronze Roman statue
Picturesque town close to mountains
Lovely resort on Lake como
Attractive destination with a budget airport
Historic university and foodie city
Castle above a lake, scene of celebrity weddings
Historic town near lakes
Ancient town with hidden charms at the end of the Appian Way
Enchanting tiny town with hilltop pinnacles
Picturesque and bohemian village on a rock
Unpretentious Liguria fishing port
Family seaside resort with a colourful historic centre
Unspoilt island ideal for walkers
Italy’s legendary island with everything: history, glitz and scenery
Fortified town with a Giorgione altarpiece
The Pope’s summer retreat
Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily
Attractive little seaside town
Hill town on a crag above Taormina
Picturesque coastal citadel
Baroque city in the shadow of Etna
Perfect combination of history and beach
Etruscan necropolis in the countryside
Beach resort and historic canal port
Fishing town in the Venetian lagoon
Breathtaking coastline famed for its coastal trail and its tourist boom
Circular walled town with a rampart walk
Cividale del Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Picturesque northern town with Lombard history
Bustling town and the gateway to Lake Como
Roman ruins and a charming baptistery in this tiny town
Fine hillside town with a castle, art and Prosecco
Atmospheric and picturesque Netflix location
Quaint medieval hilltop town
Mountain ski resort in the Dolomites
Charms under the Tuscan sun
Lively town on Lake Garda
Simple and charming archipelago close to Trapani
Historic town at Sicily’s heart
Dramatically-situated hill town above Trapani
Fair city famous for ceramics
Favignana (Egadi islands), Sicily
Island of blue sea, historic quarries and laid-back holidays
Renaissance seat of the Este dukes
Renaissance Italy at its greatest
Castelli Romani town famed for wine and villas
Small Amalfi Coast hillside destination above the sea
Pretty Lake Garda resort
Fascinating port city with heaps of history and art
Ancient past and modern beach resort close to Taormina
Giglio island (Isola del Giglio): attractive island that’s a delight to explore on foot or by boat
Beach, lagoon and history
Colourful island of resorts, thermal spas and history
Attractive little town on Lake Iseo
One of Italy’s famous lake destinations
Fantastic lake destination surrounded by a variety of resorts
Lesser-known of Italy’s northern lakes and a charming destination
Island archipelago with beautiful unspoilt beaches
Naval port and tourist destination
Famed southern southern city of the Baroque
Popular modern beach resort
Scenic Lake Garda resort
Largest and liveliest of the Aeolian islands
Tuscan port town
Pretty white hilltop town
Handsome Tuscan town with grassy ramparts
Picturesque Lake Garda resort
Classy village resort between the mountains and the sea
Marettimo (Egadi islands), Sicily
Remote, mountainous island popular with hikers and divers
Hilltop castle and a living chess game
Ancient history, wine, salt pans and sea
Lovely white Baroque town in the south
Atmospheric cave-town, UNESCO site
Resort on the shore of Lake Como
Venice’s mainland sister town: culture and convenience
Italy’s capital of fashion and style
Chocolate-producing Baroque town
Lovely beach just outside Palermo
Norman cathedral hill town above Palermo
Small historic town with two castles
Spa town on the edge of the Euganean hills
Fascinating island archaeological site
Chaotic, colourful and cultural destination
Baroque town like a stage set
Port and gateway to Sardinia
Picturesque town with striped cathedral and underground exploration
Pretty and historic seaside town
Historic university and art town
Greek temples in the countryside
Colourful, chaotic, ancient and arty: Sicily’s capital
Hill town built over a giant temple
Small seaside town with attractive coastline
Idyllic Aeolian island
Art, opera and food destination
Historic capital of the Umbria region
Beach resort with annual Rossini festival
Famous for Roman mosaics
The Leaning Tower and more
Medieval Tuscan town
Seaside town renowned for its ice cream
Iconic scenery: southern tourist honeypot
Celebrity-favourite seaside resort
Lovely little Veneto town waiting to be discovered
Pretty fishing village turned tourist destination, on a headland
Famously spectacular Amalfi Coast destination
Quieter Amalfi Coast destination
Small and picturesque island in the Bay of Naples
Lovely Baroque hill town and Inspector Montalbano setting
Attractive seaside town
Sea, sky and music on the Amalfi Coast
Famous mosaics in city where the lights stayed on in the ‘Dark Ages’
Pleasant port town with a great archaeological museum where you can see the Riace Bronzes
Roman and cultural delights and a big modern beach resort too
Riva del Garda, Trentino-Alto Adige
Northern Lake Garda resort town
The Eternal City, Italy’s capital. All roads lead to Rome …
Overlooked Veneto town with a good museum
Aeolian island with villages, agriculture, hikes and beaches
Seashore monastery
Town of medieval towers
Independent republic enclosed within Italian territory
Old-style Riviera resort with casino
Santa Margherita Ligure, Liguria
Well-connected historic resort
Santarcangelo di Romagna, Emilia-Romagna
Handsome hill town near Rimini with underground secrets
Santa Teresa Gallura, Sardinia
Nice little seaside resort
Picturesque hill village with mummies, ruins and a Godfather connection
Historic Sicilian fishing port
Lovely Baroque town with caves and ruins
Fishing village home to myth
Seaside hamlet with unforgettable scenery
Greek temple in the countryside
Memorable and extensive archaeological site by the sea
Art, history and the tradition of the Palio horse race
Greek ruins and a charming island town centre, Ortigia
Lake Garda resort with a medieval castle
Legendary seaside resort: “Torna a Sorrento“
Modern seaside extension of historic lagoon town Chioggia
Picturesque whitewashed town above the sea, with Roman ruins
Summer festival hill town
Volcano island: picturesque destination with thrills
Spectacular old-style tourist resort high above the sea
Seaside resort and Roman ruins
Renaissance Villa d’Este, ravine, temple and Hadrian’s Villa
Waterside cathedral; picturesque town
Sunkissed, shabby-picturesque coastal city with island connections
Attractive canal town close to Venice
Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Stately port city with a complex international history
Delightful historic town and seaside resort
Magnificent royal city near the Alps, known for cars and chocolate
Attractive historic northern town
Ducal palace and picturesque cultural hill-town destination
Small and pretty island with a coast path, reached from Palermo
Beautiful gardens in a former fishing village on Lake Como
The most beautiful and dramatic city in the world
Beautiful town in wine country near Lake Garda, known for Romeo and Juliet, opera and more
Stately town famed for Palladian architecture
Quiet provincial capital with medieval atmosphere in the land of the Etruscans
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