That Italy has some of the finest cities in Europe, you already know. That it has blockbuster smaller towns, which aren't full of fellow tourists, you might not. The 12 towns here enjoy everything that Italy is good at — incredible art, top-notch food, and beautiful countryside views — but on a smaller scale, with populations under 10,000. As visitors flock back to the major cities, here's how you can find a more intimate kind of dolce vita.
