10 Italian towns perfect for social distancing

Located close to Rome in the region of Umbria, this tiny hilltop village offers one of the most stunning panoramas of central Italy across the ragged Apennine mountain range.

Surrounded by wild forests and streams, Monteleone di Orvieto is nicknamed "the red island rising from a green sea" thanks to the distinctive bright red artisan bricks found on many of its buildings.

Situated on the southern slopes of Monte Gargano, Monte Sant'Angelo is one of Puglia's famous "white citadels," named for their picturesque white houses and buildings.

The secluded village holds two UNESCO-listed World Heritage sites Foresta Umbra, an ancient beech forest that's believed to be enchanted and the sanctuary of San Michele Arcangelo, one of a group of seven significant monuments in Italy highlighting the achievements of Germanic tribe the Lombards (or the Longobards).

Casoli may be one of Abruzzo's lesser-known places, but the medieval village is also one of its most intriguing thanks to the many beautiful wall murals that cover its buildings.

Based near the city of Viterbo in central Italy, Bassano in Teverina is perched on a rock overlooking a section of the Tiber Valley.

Considered the heart of the wild Tuscia, the ancient Etruscan village's dark and troubling past has long been a source of fascination for visitors.

Based in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, Montechiarugolo produces much of the milk used to make Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

The charming town, which sits along the famous Ham and Colli Wines Route, is largely dominated by its 15th century Renaissance castle.

Legend has it that Tropea was founded by mythological hero Hercules.

Popular for its healthy red onions, the small town on the coast of Calabria is nicknamed the "pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea."

Positioned around 70 kilometers northwest of Rome, Vitorchiano sits on a reddish hilltop jutting-out of a deep gorge that resembles a giant mushroom.

Dating back to Etruscan times, the town is an optical illusion from a distance, as its simple dwellings are carved into the very hill they sit on, making it difficult to see where the rock ends and they begin.

This medieval village in the northern region of Friuli possesses two fortified castles, Strassoldo di Sopra and Strassoldo di Sotto.

Both are surrounded by lush parks filled with exotic flowers, wild birds and streams that flow into the nearby lakes and forests.

Considered the "pearl of the Valdichiana valley," Lucignano looks like a curled-up snake or a long sausage from above.

The town's well-preserved architecture offers a glimpse into the medieval world its oval circle of wall is still intact.

This small hilltop town in the region of Marche hides a network of underground tunnels that are waiting to be explored.

Morro d'Alba has two main highlights, the first is unique architectural structure La Scarpa, a 300-meter long scenic walkway.