From fishermen's towns clinging onto coastal rocks to sleepy medieval hilltop hamlets, Italy is home to some spellbinding villages. Come with us as we take a tour through the most beautiful places this stunning European country has to offer. Along the way, you'll even learn about a tiny commune where half the population has the same surname. We've put together the following ranking based on the opinions of our well-travelled experts, with the understanding that some of you may end up disagreeing with the order. But that's all part of the fun, isn't it?

Click or scroll through the gallery to see where we've placed your favourite Italian town or village...