🇮🇹🍂 Italy in Autumn: My Guide
I personally put together this little list of what I consider some of the best cities in Northern Italy to visit in autumn
1. Milan
An undisputed classic
In autumn, it has a truly picture perfect atmosphere, with the Duomo, the Brera Art Gallery, Leonardo’s Last Supper, and countless exhibitions
A city that is perfect for a cultural and gastronomic weekend
2. Turin
Even more beautiful in autumn
From the Savoy residences to the National Museum of the Risorgimento, from the Mole Antonelliana to its magnificent porticoes, Turin offers so much to see
And then there is the food scene, historic restaurants and cafés: one of Italy’s great cities of gastronomy
3. Ferrara
A small city I adore, with a medieval atmosphere that seems almost frozen in time
The historic center, cobblestone streets, cuisine and surrounding area make it perfect for a leisurely autumn stroll
4. Aosta
A small city in a region that I consider still somewhat underrated
It is perfect to combine with the castles of the Aosta Valley, Fort Bard, or one of the many beautiful mountain refuges
In Aosta, you can truly breathe the mountain air, surrounded by Roman remains and an Alpine landscape
5. Bergamo
Certainly one of the most beautiful cities in Northern Italy and, in my opinion, still waiting to be fully discovered
The Upper Town is home to extraordinary artistic and architectural treasures, from the Duomo to the Colleoni Chapel, not to mention a very respectable culinary tradition
6. Padua
Another city that is less well known than it deserves to be, especially internationally
The Palazzo della Ragione, the Scrovegni Chapel with Giotto’s frescoes, and its many artistic treasures make it a true gem of Italian art
7. Mantua
An extraordinary city, almost fairytale-like
Surrounded by water and crossed by the Mincio River, with its palaces, squares and stone buildings in the historic center, it has an atmosphere that becomes even more enchanting in autumn
8. Verona
Finally, another great classic, also beautiful in autumn
Its little alleyways, squares, streets and shops make Verona perfect for a leisurely stroll
And why not combine it with Franciacorta and some beautiful sparkling wine to raise a glass to autumn? 🍂🥂