10 hidden gems to visit in Italy

Italy is a country renowned for its incredible history, its delicious food and its status within the art and fashion industry. When holidaymakers think of Italy, more often than not they conjure up images of Rome’s historical sites, the canals and gondoliers of Venice, the leaning tower of Pisa or Florence’s Duomo and Medieval architecture. Perhaps they may even think of the rolling hills and scenery of Tuscany. However, if you’re looking for a less well-known destination and are trying to escape the hordes of tourists on your next holiday to Italy, then it’s definitely worth considering one of these lesser known gems:

Spello, Umbria

Whilst the Umbrian region borders Tuscany, many of its towns and cities are less well known than its more popular neighbour, perhaps as they don’t boast the arguably more spectacular architecture and sights of cities such as Florence, Siena or even Pisa. And yet the region is just as beautiful and its…