When it comes to Italy’s reputation as a major holiday destination, cities – think Venice, Florence and Rome – still often hog the headlines. But the country is home to a great number of small villages and towns whose heritage dates back to the Middle Ages that are definitely worth a visit. Let’s discover some of them together!

Civita di Bagnoregio
Located on the top of a tuff hill, this medieval town is nicknamed “the city who dies” because of the progressive erosion of the hill, which at some point might totally disappear. The town is only accessible via a pedestrian bridge which leads to the sole remaining gate – the other four, along with towers and palaces, collapsed over centuries due to earthquakes and landslides.