Let's face it, cities like Rome, Florence, and Venice are just way overcrowded. For instance, the line to get in the Vatican Museum can be OVER A MILE LONG. Big crowds prevent you from seeing David or the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. St. Mark's Square in Venice is awash with people, sometimes so many you might think you're in Disney World during spring break. But there are authentic and small Italian towns to visit, just about any time of the year. Check them out in my Italy blog post.