10 Italian cities to visit in Autumn
Autumn, as we know, is a time when we travel little. It may be for the end of the holidays or the money, but the autumn months are often mistreated for taking holidays. If, on the other hand, you have some savings aside and you can take advantage of the weekend to make a small escapade in one of the beautiful cities of Italy, this can regenerate you and help you in the recovery from the summer. On the other hand, even in the previous article (How to survive returning from vacation), one of the cornerstones was precisely to plan a holiday, albeit small, to disconnect from the routine and to motivate oneself during the week waiting to give up work and be able to discover a pearl of the beautiful country. Here are 10 cities that are well suited for autumn tours (Covid permitting …).
1) Brescia
We begin our tour in Lombardy to reach Brescia. The second Lombard capital is little known to the general public for the artistic beauties it offers. The ancient Roman city of Brixia has evolved over the centuries by integrating different styles and preserving a unique artistic and cultural heritage in northern Italy. The Roman forum and the Lombard monastic complex of San Salvatore-Santa Giulia is included in the Unesco world heritage, together with an extensive range of jewels of Gothic and Baroque art. Brescia also offers one of the largest public parks in Italy as well as a highly respected gastronomic and oenological tradition. An elegant and bourgeois city, Brescia is also the ideal starting point for a trip to Lake Garda or the Franciacorta region and can be easily reached by car or plane from the Milan and Bergamo airports.
2) Syracuse
The Sicilian city with a thousand-year history is an ideal destination for a visit in autumn. Less crowded with tourists but still sunny, you can get lost in the alleys of Ortigia or among the excavations of the old Greek-Roman city. The city of Archimede also offers the delicacies of Sicilian gastronomy, it can be reached in an hour from Catania airport and you can enjoy moving a few kilometers to other jewels such as the capital of the Baroque Noto or the splendid Avola.
3) Cagliari
The capital of Sardinia is an ideal destination for an autumn visit. Autumn on the island is often very mild and warm and you can enjoy, if you are lucky, the sun and the sea to revive your tan. Cagliari is also a city of culture with a respectable architectural and museum treasure. Strolling through the narrow streets of the historic districts of Castello or Marina, eating in one of the many Sardinian cuisine restaurants in the center or spending a day on the Poetto beach, are just some examples of what you can do in these months in Cagliari and other areas. neighboring. Moreover, less crowded with tourists, the Sardinian city will be reachable with its airport a few kilometers from the center, with very advantageous rates being able to switch off in one of the places with the best quality of life in Italy. (for more information on Cagliari read our article “Cagliari the city of the sun”)
4) Lucca
Tuscany is beautiful in every corner, you know. Today we propose you for a weekend the city of Lucca, famous for its monuments and the city walls that are a World Heritage Site, which will be perfect for you for a romantic or family weekend. Lose yourself in the narrow streets of the historic center, browse through the shops and leather artisans or let yourself be tempted by savoring the most famous dishes of the Lucca cuisine, as well as the fine wines. Lucca hosts the famous Lucca Comics & Games comics festival in autumn which from October 15th to November 5th draws thousands of fans to the Tuscan capital. A few kilometers from the international airport of Pisa, Lucca, in its vicinity, offers other tourist destinations not to be missed such as Viareggio, Torre del Lago Puccini, Forte dei Marmi as well as the splendid Garfagnana.
5) Milano
Milan is always a great Milan! Always an emblem of fashion, work, modernity, there is always a reason to return to visit the Milanese capital. If it is true that in autumn the weather is often not the best and you could hang in the rain, Milan is beautiful for that too. It is useless to spend many words to describe what the second Italian metropolis offers. If you want to change the air, go out, have fun and go shopping without sacrificing culture, Milan is for you. The city is certainly among the most expensive in Italy but paying attention you can find accommodation with a good quality – price ratio thanks to the fact that it is in low season.
6) Lecce
Capital of Salento, Lecce is always besieged by tourists during the summer. The splendor of the city, a baroque jewel, coupled with the beauty of the territory, the richness of the Apulian cuisine and the liveliness of the people, makes Lecce always a good idea for a weekend getaway even in autumn.
7) Naples
Naples also needs no introduction. A trip to the Neapolitan capital is a unique experience that combines art, food, culture, entertainment and much more. Less crowded with tourists, albeit numerous throughout the year, you can visit the most famous places in the city, eat in the most popular pizzerias and reach the most famous archaeological sites such as Pompeii and Herculaneum more easily than in the summer months. Naples is a city accessible to all, less expensive than other Italian capitals, easily accessible by plane or by car from all over Italy.
8) Ravenna
The most important city in Romagna contains the testimonies of a glorious past. Capital of the Western Roman Empire, it offers works of immense historical and artistic value such as the complex of early Christian monuments which includes the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, the Mausoleum of Theodoric, etc .. The city, elegant and bourgeois, it offers pleasant walks and purchases in the numerous shops in the center. For a day of unmissable fun, the Mirabilandia park a few kilometers from the city.
9) Perugia
Of Etruscan foundation and a rich Renaissance city, the Umbrian capital retains its medieval structure and the charm of the past. Dynamic and university city, as well as the capital of chocolate, Perugia can offer you an unforgettable weekend of art, culture and religiosity. Do not miss a trip to nearby Assisi or the charming Gubbio.
10) Trieste
A bridge from the Mediterranean and Central European world, Trieste is a city where you can breathe the intertwining of many cultures. Overlooking the beautiful Adriatic Sea, the elegant Friulian capital can offer you a weekend of culture and relaxation. A small Vienna with jewels of neoclassical, baroque and liberty architecture. Do not miss the cafes known since the eighteenth century as well as behind the city the karst promontory with its caves and unspoiled nature.
Now it’s up to you to choose where to spend a few days enriching your knowledge of Italy and breaking away from the routine!
Bon voyage!