TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Recent studies had stated that a number of lesser-known towns or cities in Italy have more cultural treasures per square mile than big cities like Rome, Florence, and Venice.
According to a Vinarium study, 77 popular tourist spots in Italy were chosen for their regional cultural or tourism-related relevance. Each place was ranked by the number of sites per square mile, with surface area determined by official sources and cultural attractions identified using TripAdvisor data.
“This study helps travelers make the most of their time, whether they have a single day or a full week,” said Tuscany based travel agency Vinarium founder, Andrea Moradei.
“It proves that cultural depth isn’t confined to Italy’s major cities, many smaller towns deliver a richer, more rewarding experience in far less time,” she added.
A few unexpected findings emerge from the data:
- Popular destinations aren’t always the most culture-packed
- Underrated towns often offer a lot in a small area
- Compact, dense locations make sightseeing more efficient
Compared to Italy's most famous cities, a number of smaller, less populous municipalities had a higher concentration of cultural sites per square mile.
Here are the the top 10 of the smaller, less crowded cities, based on the ranking from Vinaio:
Milan | 18.75 |
Trieste | 15.76 |
Naples | 14.62 |
Tropea | 13.45 |
Sorrento | 13.26 |
Florence | 12.25 |
Pescara | 11.99 |
Taormina | 9.07 |
Padua | 8.94 |
Merano | 8.55 |
So there you are, the top 10 most cultural towns or cities in Italy. This info is particularly useful if you don't want to spend hours in the summer sun. We hope it will be useful to you all.
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