Near the border of Apulia and Basilicata, this ancient town of some 5,600 sits on a hill at 1,740 feet above sea level and is known for its Antico Borgo (old town), a labyrinth of historic houses built into the hillside over the centuries, with cobblestone connected by stone and marble stairs. And it´s especially atmospheric in winter!

Read more in Tripatini contributor Abbi Clarke´s post 11 Unexpected Lovely Spots to See in the Winter.