Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful countries on earth, Italy is full of beautiful places ... a 13th-century octagonal castle with towering views over the surrounding landscape.

In Italy, just a few kilometers from Ragusa ... rosemary fragrances wafting from the flower beds. I visited this beautiful castle in late summer of 2024 and the gardens were breathtaking.

Italy also has 4,723 miles of coastline ... Click to continue reading and see the 5 Countries with the Most Beautiful Castles in the World.

ABBATEGGIO, Italy — Which village is the most beautiful in Italy ... time capsules — often arranged around the ruins of a castle, almost always with a good trattoria. Some of the towns ...

“This area,” he says, “used to be a castle ... they are doing better than the average Italian village. But even some of the Most Beautiful towns – particularly in the poorer south ...

According to Italian law, any structural changes ... “Its past grandeur still resonates, it’s the biggest castle in the area and the most beautiful. “The renovation has made it shine again.

In Pavia, the Visconti Castle, dating back to 1360, is renowned for its historical significance and beautiful mullioned ... towers making it one of Italy’s most distinguished examples of castle ...

An Italian lakefront castle, of course ... “It can certainly be defined as one of the most beautiful properties on Lake Maggiore,” notes the listing, which is currently being held by Stresa ...

Giuseppe Mosca/Shutterstock Built on a hill with a castle and the church of San Pietro sitting ... Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990, it is, in our opinion, Italy's most beautiful town ...