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Where should you move in Italy? 8 hidden gems in different regions of Italy from Chiavari on the Ligurian Coast to Locorotondo in Puglia to La Morra in the Barolo region of Piedmont.

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Italy is beloved by expats, global nomads and retirees. We've compiled a list of the 12 best places to live in Italy based upon expats' recommendations. They include Liguria, Puglia, Rome, Le Marche, Abruzzo, Sicily, among others. Sardinia and Lake Como were added for the 2026 update.

Piedmont (in Italian: Piemonte) is an expansive region in Northern Italy that borders Switzerland and France. This is a region of great variety - you will find everything from small hilltop towns to cosmopolitan cities set against the snow-capped Alps. If you're thinking about moving to Piedmont, check out our list of the 7 best places to live in Piedmont, which is based upon advice and recommendations from expats already there.