Venice is the poster child for overtourism. Once a thriving and culturally rich city, Venice now struggles under the weight of millions of visitors each year. Its canals are clogged with cruise ships and water taxis, while narrow streets are jammed with selfie-taking tourists.
The local population has dwindled, with many residents fleeing due to the skyrocketing cost of living and the transformation of homes into short-term tourist rentals.
If your bucket list includes the experience of sitting in an Italian hilltop town, while sipping a glass of fine wine and gazing out over ancient olive groves, you're in luck. We’ve uncovered 10 places in Italy where you can do exactly that.