Venzone
Autumn is the perfect season for a weekend getaway to discover Italy’s most picturesque and authentic villages. This year, Trenitalia (FS Group) returns to inspire travelers with the launch of the new edition of the Travel Book Borghi del Regionale, an initiative created in collaboration with the association of I Borghi più belli d’Italia and designed for those who want to explore places far from the daily chaos, but rich in history, traditions and natural beauty. And what could be better than doing so aboard regional trains, with the assurance of a comfortable, sustainable and fascinating journey?
A new way to travel
The Borghi travel book is a new exclusive guidebook that offers tips and suggestions for discovering some of Italy’s most enchanting and well-known villages, all of which can be easily reached by train. With the new Travel Book Regionale wants to encourage slow tourism, which enhances the cultural and natural heritage of our country, while reducing the environmental impact of travel.
The selected villages are those that can be reached by regional trains and entered the Borghi più belli d’Italia circuit after the release of the first edition of the travel book. But the Travel Book Borghi del Regionale is not just a travel guide: it is also an invitation to experience a journey that merges with the discovery of a part of Italy that, often, remains off the major tourist circuits.
Trenitalia’s advice
If the Travel Book is the ideal inspiration for your next trip, the Regional also offers many other options for a weekend getaway, all to be explored aboard the comfortable and environmentally friendly Regional trains.
In Piedmont, be won over by Mombaldone, with its stone houses and winding alleys, or Orta San Giulio, nestled on the shores of Lake Orta, one of Italy’s most romantic villages. Liguria is a must-see destination for those seeking sea and history, with villages such as Vernazza, one of the jewels of the Cinque Terre, and Finalborgo, a medieval town that enchants with its ancient walls and towers.
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Castello di Vogogna
If you love the mountains, Trentino-Alto Adige offers villages like Chiusa and Egna, where Alpine charm meets local tradition. In Veneto, the village of Montagnana is famous for its medieval walls, while in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Venzone is a charming example of postwar reconstruction, with its gray stones telling the story of the 1976 earthquake. Brisighella, in Emilia Romagna, will welcome you with its hilly views and ancient charm, while in Tuscany, the village of Buonconvento will give you a plunge into the past, amid its medieval walls and the typical landscape of the Val d’Orcia.
Montagnana
Don’t miss Grottammare in the Marche, a village overlooking the Adriatic Sea, and Castiglione del Lago in Umbria, with its striking view of Lake Trasimeno. Castel Gandolfo in Lazio will welcome you with its splendid view of Lake Albano, while in Abruzzo, Tagliacozzo offers a perfect mix of art, history and nature. Southern Italy is not to be outdone, with villages such as Vietri sul Mare in Campania, famous for its ceramics and crystal clear sea, Cisternino in Puglia, with its white alleyways and typical cuisine, and Tropea in Calabria, overlooking the sea with breathtaking views.
Finally, in Sicily, the villages of Cefalù and Militello in Val di Catania are true treasure troves of history, culture and traditions. With Trenitalia, all these villages are easily accessible by train, offering a comfortable and sustainable journey to discover the wonders of Italy.
Cisternino
The magic of traveling by train with Travel Books
The Regional’s Travel Books are a must-have guide for those who want to explore Italy in an authentic and sustainable way. Each edition is designed to offer travelers exclusive itineraries to discover fascinating and little-known places that are easily accessible by train.
In addition to the Travel Book Borghi, which celebrates the most enchanting Italian villages, the Regional also offers other thematic guides such as the Travel Book Wellness, for those seeking relaxation and wellness in the fascinating Italian spa resorts that can be reached directly by Regional; Travel Book Unesco World Heritage, 33 reachable Italian sites. Each Travel Book is an invitation to discover new destinations, with itineraries designed for slow tourism, respectful of the environment and full of unforgettable experiences. With the Travel Books, Trenitalia makes travel not just a moment of movement, but an opportunity to immerse oneself in the history, culture and nature of our lands.
Ready to go? Your next weekend getaway may be closer than you think!
For more information, you can visit the Regional section in the Trenitalia
