🌋 Italy's most beautiful natural wonders

14 places ordered by editorial score

  1. 1 Aerial view of Etna – versante sud erupting with a large ash plume. Mount Etna – Southern Slope Nicolosi · Sicily A UNESCO site since 2013, Europe's tallest active volcano reached a record height of 3,403 meters in August 2024. 93
  2. 2 Stone cairns on the pebble beach of Lago di Braies with turquoise water and majestic peaks. Lake Braies Braies · Trentino-South Tyrol A deep Dolomite lake at 1,496 meters, shaped by Ladin mythology and its historical role in a 1945 WWII hostage rescue. 90
  3. 3 Silhouette of a person looking out at misty mountain peaks near Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Tre Cime di Lavaredo Auronzo di Cadore · Veneto Three Dolomite peaks on the Veneto-South Tyrol border, renowned for extreme climbing and World War I trenches. 89
  4. 4 Spectacular stalagmites and columns reflected in an underground lake inside the Frasassi Caves in Genga. Frasassi Caves Genga · Marche A massive karst cave system discovered in 1971, with subterranean chambers large enough to hold the Milan Cathedral. 88
  5. 5 Aerial view of Stromboli island and Sciara del Fuoco in the Aeolian Islands. Stromboli and the Sciara del Fuoco Lipari · Sicily A geological scar on Stromboli's northern flank, formed 5,000 years ago and shaped by lava and lapilli. 87
  6. 6 Winter landscape of the Alpe di Siusi alpine meadow plateau with Sassolungo peaks in the Dolomites. Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) Castelrotto · Trentino-South Tyrol Europe's largest alpine meadow, a 52-square-kilometer Dolomite plateau offering 360-degree views of the Sciliar massif. 86
  7. 7 Illuminated stalactites and stalagmites inside the Castellana Caves Castellana Caves Castellana Grotte · Puglia A 3,348-meter karst cave system mapped in 1938, noted for its 60-meter-deep skylight and dazzling white formations. 85
  8. 8 View of the Cascata delle Marmore waterfall in Terni surrounded by lush vegetation. Marmore Falls Terni · Umbria Plunging 165 meters, this Roman engineering marvel from 271 BC is the tallest man-made waterfall in the world. 85
  9. 9 Rocky cliffs overlooking the sea along the Sentiero degli Dei in Agerola Path of the Gods Agerola · Campania A 7.8-kilometer hiking trail across the Monti Lattari, historically the only overland route between coastal villages. 85
  10. 10 Spectacular stalactites and stalagmites reflected in the underground lake at Grotta di Nettuno, Alghero. Neptune's Grotto Alghero · Sardinia Discovered in the 18th century, this karst cave features a subterranean saltwater lake and a 654-step cliff stairway. 84
  11. 11 Campo Imperatore Astronomical Observatory in front of the Gran Sasso mountain range. Campo Imperatore L'Aquila · Abruzzo Known as "Little Tibet," this vast Apennine plateau features Europe's southernmost glacier and a rich cinematic history. 83
  12. 12 Via dell'Amore pedestrian path along coastal cliffs in Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre. Via dell'Amore Riomaggiore · Liguria A one-kilometer pedestrian path overlooking the sea, linking Riomaggiore and Manarola in the Cinque Terre National Park. 80
  13. 13 Panoramic view of rolling hills from Colle dell'Infinito in Recanati. Hill of the Infinite Recanati · Marche The park in Recanati where Giacomo Leopardi composed "L'infinito", offering sweeping views of the Sibillini mountains. 76
  14. 14 Villa Cavallotti — Marsala Villa Cavallotti Marsala · Sicily Public garden of Marsala, laid out in 1895 over the moat of the San Francesco bastion. 51