Last month, the Italian association I Borghi Più Belli d’Italia (literally: “The Most Beautiful Villages in Italy”) added six new towns to its expanding list of, well, the most beautiful places to visit in the country.

These Borghi represent the best of what Italy has to offer in terms of sights, history, food, and culture.  There are now 354 smaller villages selected to promote economic development and preserve the country’s rich history. A further 900 towns wish to join the list, but inclusion isn’t so easy. Borghi must meet 72 individual requirements before they can be added.