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Top 6 Unique and Hidden Places To Visit In Italy

Top 6 Unique and Hidden Places To Visit In Italy

The country of Italy is filled with many unique and amazing hidden places.

These places are truly the gems of the country.

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In this article, you will get to know about the following unique and hidden places to visit in Italy,

  1. Pentedattilo, Calabria
  2. Arcomagno Beach, San Nicola Arcella
  3. Rocca Calascio, Abruzzo
  4. Santuario di San Romedio, Trention
  5. Theatre of Taormina, Sicily
  6. Earth Pyramids, Ritten

Let’s see each of these places in detail…

1. Pentedattilo, Calabria

Pentedattilo is an abandoned Greek village located in Calabria, below Monte Calvario, in the southern part of Italy. 

The name is due to the Mountain Calvario whose shape is like five fingers of the hand.

The appearance of this ghost place is very mystic and magical. 

The tourists visiting this place should be in good shape as the area is a bit steep and an uphill walk is required from the parking area to reach the main village area.

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Exploring the abandoned historic village gives you the experience of a lifetime.

There is a church called the Chiesa di San Pietro e Paolo, inside the village that you can visit on your own or can take a guided tour, and the guide explains the tale of the slaughter of the Alberti family.

If you visit in summer, you will be able to be a part of the International Pentedattilo Film Festival of short films along with hiking the old mule trails of the area. 

There is much more to explore and know, as history lives on.

2. Arcomagno Beach, San Nicola Arcella

Arcomagno Beach, San Nicola Arcella

Also known as Aeneas or Grotta Dei Saraceni, this beach is located in San Nicola Arcella, Cosenza province and the name is, due to the historic attacks.

The view of the transparent sea with pebbles and gravel is breathtaking.

Due to the presence of a gigantic and brilliant rock arch showing itself over the bay, the place is called Arco Mango. 

The place shows its charms in all seasons, but the best in summer and spring with its soothing afternoons and incredibly gorgeous sunsets.

You can swim under the natural arc, wear your best bathing suits, and pose for some magical photographs.

The resorts at this place are worth staying in. If you are planning a trip here, make sure to book one and make your stay more amazing.

3. Rocca Calascio, Abruzzo

Rocca Calascio, Abruzzo

Rocca Calascio is one of the highest castles elevated at a height of 1512 meters and is located in the municipality of Calascio, Province of L’Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy. 

This place envelops way too much age-old history in it that deserves unfolding.

Taking a stroll at Rocca Calascio is like walking down the historic path and smelling the great old atmosphere. 

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It also has churches rolling down the mountain slopes namely Saint Leonards church, Saint Mary of Graces church, Saint Francis church, and Saint Nicola from Bari church.

It is a peaceful and calm place and it feels like living in reality and fantasy at the same time. 

Here, the charm is totally different and it kind of fills your soul.

4. Santuario di San Romedio, Trention

Santuario di San Romedio is a sanctuary which is dedicated to Saint Romedius. It is situated on the border of Comuni of Sanzeno and Coredo, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. 

The sanctuary includes five chapels that are over 900 years old.

The site is located close to a steep rocky wall and is linked by a striking flight of 130 stairs. 

Every year around 200,000 pilgrims visit these sites and are attended by two Franciscan friars. 

If you are visiting Santuario di San Romedio, make sure to go to Lago di Tavon, Lago Di Coredo, Museo Retico, Lago di Santa Giustina and a few more places. 

There are cafes and restaurants at this place to serve you authentic local Italian cuisine that too at a reasonable price.

5. Theatre of Taormina, Sicily

Theatre of Taormina, Sicily

The Theatre of Taormina is an ancient Greek theatre in Taormina, Sicily, and was constructed in the 3rd century CE.

It has a diameter of 107 meters and could easily take 10,000 spectators in. This theatre in Magna Graeca is one of the oldest to have a curved cave.

In recent days the theatre is used as a venue to hold the annual arts festival Taormina Arte.

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The surrounding is splendid with a view of the Calabrian coast and the iconic cone of Etna.  The amphitheater is splendid and gives a different distinctive vibe.

This is the most admired place not just because of its beauty, but the times it holds, the features it put out, the air surrounding it, the splendid views and so much more.

6. Earth Pyramids, Ritten

Earth Pyramids, Ritten

In Ritten, a plateau near Bolzano in northern Italy, there are natural monuments kind of like pyramids, known as the Earth Pyramids of Ritten. 

They were formed from glacial Moraine rocks. 

These pyramids constantly erode and evolve. One collapses and a new one emerges again with bizarre shapes.

You can hike to the place and can enjoy the scenic beauty by resting on the benches along the way.

These peculiar geological formations are worth watching at least once. They are eerily beautiful to look at. 

All throughout the country of Italy, you will find too many amazingly unique places that will be in your heart forever. 

You will get to explore nature, history, and modern civilization all together at its best. 

It’s absolutely crazy how the places will make you feel after you visit them.


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