I visited a UK town that’s been compared to a dreamy Italian village and was blown away
A MUM has revealed how she visited a UK town that’s been compared to a dreamy Italian village, and she was blown away.
Brit holidaymakers who want to head to Italy this summer will be able to experience the magic of the Med without leaving the country.
Parent and Tiktoker The Travel Mum (@thetravelmum) recently visited a UK town that’s been compared to an Italian village.
In a video she posted on TikTok, she revealed how she’d recently visited Portmeirion village in Gwynedd, which is known for resembling the Italian Riveria.
A caption over the video read: “Italy is great, but have you been to Portmeirion in Wales?”
Underneath the video, the mum explained that she’d found “a little bit of Italy much closer to home”.
Her footage has been viewed more than one million times, with her family seen enjoying the acres of gardens and multi-coloured buildings.
People were impressed by what they saw in the video and said they would consider visiting themselves.
Others who had already visited, agreed with the comparison between the two places.
One person wrote: “I went a few years ago, and it’s absolutely stunning in Portmeirion.”
Another added: “I have been so many times and always loved it.”
While a third wrote: “We visited when we went to north Wales recently, it’s so surreal and very beautiful.”
Other people weren’t as impressed, and someone added: “It looks better on videos than in person, I was so disappointed when I went.”
Other holidaymakers and travel experts have also likened the Welsh village to the Italian Riviera.
Portmeirion was built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975 who denied claims that he based the village on Portofino.
But even so, the village has become famous thanks to the comparison between the two villages.
Inside the village gates, visitors can enjoy an Italian gelato at Angel Ices or opt for a spot of afternoon tea at The Hotel Portmeirion.
For amazing views of the Dwyryd Estuary, head to the Clifftop Rotunda where seasonal exhibitions can also be found.
Battery Square is also home to the Round House where the cult TV series The Prisoner was filmed.
An Italian-inspired town wouldn’t be complete without a Bell Tower or a Central Piazza, both of which are a stone’s throw from each other.
Holidaymakers need to pay to enter the town with tickets costing £18 per adult in the summer months.
There are cheaper tickets for children, pensioners and students and family packages are available too.
Here are some other UK spots that look like they could be abroad.
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