In Italy there are many more or less well-known places that do fall in love with every visitor at first sight. Due to their particularity or uniqueness, there are many places (often hidden) that leave you speechless. From north to south, in fact, there is no shortage of treasures that have nothing to envy of renowned destinations abroad. In other words: wonder is at home in Italy. Here, then, the 6 magical places you should visit in Italy.
Temple of Valadier
Hidden in the heart of the Frasassi Caves, in Genga in the Marche region, the Temple of Valadier is an architectural gem that seems suspended between past and present. This neoclassical structure, built at the beginning of the 19th century by order of Pope Leo XII, is located inside a natural cavity and the ceiling is literally set in the rock.
The octagonal temple it can be reached via a path that winds through the imposing limestone formations of the caves. Every hour of the day offers a different effect, as the natural light that filters through the openings of the cave illuminates the temple in a different way.
Piscinas Dunes
The Dunes of Piscinas represent one of the most fascinating and unique natural scenarios in Italy, a real desert that develops close to the sea in Sardinia. This natural wonder is known to reach heights approaching 60 meterscreating an almost surreal landscape a few steps from the Mediterranean.
Located in the Costa Verde, in the south-west of Sardinia, this enchanting site extends for approximately 5 kilometers along the coast. The dunes are the result of a delicate balance between the sea winds that transport the sand and the vegetation which, with its roots, manages to retain these imposing “mountains”. The flora and fauna here are of particular interest: the area is in fact the habitat of rare species such as sea turtle.
Hermitage of San Colombano
The Hermitage of San Colombano is a place that seems suspended in time, but above all in space, given that it is nestled halfway up a steep rock face on the Leno stream, in Trentino-Alto Adige. This religious structure dates back to around the tenth century and is dedicated to San Colombano, an Irish monk who, according to legend, killed the dragon that infested the cave where the hermitage was later built.
To reach this incredible place, which is located near Rovereto, you have to face a challenge staircase carved into the rock with 102 steps, a route that adds further charm to the adventure. The hermitage is an example of architecture completely integrated with the surrounding environment and offers a breathtaking view of the valley below.
Marsala salt pans
The Marsala salt pans are a true symbol of the whole of Sicily. The site is in fact famous for sea salt production and for its breathtaking sunsets that turn the salt stacks and windmills pink. This place, now a nature reserve, includes the Stagnonethat is, a lagoon, the actual salt pans, and the beautiful mills.
The reserve also includes the Island of Mozia, well known for its ancient archaeological remains. Today, these salt marshes are an important refuge for migratory birds such as pink flamingos, which find refuge in the shallow waters.
Castelluccio di Norcia
Castelluccio di Norcia is a small “magical” village, among the most particular in Umbria. This place is mostly known for Castelluccio floweringa natural event that every year between the end of May and the beginning of July transforms the Castelluccio Plain into a colorful carpet of flowers.
The village of Castelluccio is located at 1452 meters above sea level, and is one of the highest inhabited settlements in the Central Apennines. Its isolated position and altitude make it an exceptional panoramic point, from which to admire the surrounding peaks and the vast plain below. In addition to flowering, Castelluccio is renowned for the production of small and tasty PGI lentils that grow in these lands.
Tovel Lake
Returning to Trentino-Alto Adige, Lake Tovel is a place to visit in the Val di Non. In particular, this lake is well known because it often has crystalline colored water. More than an alpine lake, therefore, it seems like an exotic beach.
In fact, there is no shortage of beaches where you can swim, therefore ideal for children too, but there are also many activities to do. Among these we must mention, for example, hiking, mountain biking and moments of relaxation while admiring the landscape.
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