Lonely PlanetSep 28
8 Alternatives to Italy’s Most Popular Destinations
Treviso instead of Venice? Lerici instead of Cinque Terre? Explore these neighboring cities that take their own twist on Italy
Cave-dwelling complex occupied until the 1950s.
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- Chiesa di San BartolomeoPlace of worshipFuses late Baroque and neoclassical styles.
- ChiafuraSightCave-dwelling complex occupied until the 1950s.
- A Rutta ri Ron CarmeloMuseumFormer cave dwelling turned museum.
- DonnalucataNeighborhoodBeach town near Scicli.
- SampieriNeighborhoodBeach town near Scicli, 10 minutes away.
- ModicaNeighborhoodNearby town known for its chocolate.
- Palazzo BeneventanoSight
- Elsewhere
- Piazza dei SignoriSightTreviso, ItalyDramatic piazza.
- Chiesa di San NicolòPlace of worshipTreviso, ItalyFrescoed and bomb-scarred Gothic church, first built 13th century.
- DuomoSightTreviso, ItalyImposing cathedral.
- Museo Collezione SalceMuseumTreviso, ItalyFascinating collection of advertising materials.
- Piazza dell’AnfiteatroSightLucca, ItalyRetained elliptical shape of Roman amphitheater.
- Cattedrale di San MartinoPlace of worshipLucca, ItalyBuilt between 13th-15th centuries, home to Volto Santo.
- Lago d’IseoSightIseo, ItalyLake with Alps backdrop, rich in outdoor opportunities.
- Monte IsolaNeighborhoodIseo, ItalyIsland rising out of Lago d’Iseo's center.
- FranciacortaNeighborhoodIseo, ItalyWine region producing prestigious sparkling wine.
- San TerenzoNeighborhoodLerici, ItalyVillage at Lerici's northern end with waterfront walk.
- San Giorgio castleSightLerici, ItalyLooks down on Lerici's main piazza and out to sea.
- La CalettaRestaurantLerici, ItalySmall cove fringed by pretty sands, beyond the castle.
- Museo Luigi BailoMuseumTreviso, Italy