Autumn foliage is one of the most picturesque spectacles of nature, to be admired in Italy and in the world. The destinations to visit so as not to miss it.
The autumn season has practically arrived, with a pinch of nostalgia and bad mood for the shorter days and the unstable climate, but also with a colorful friend ready to make us smile again. foliagean English word that translates to “foliage,” is a colorful indicator of autumn. Leaves change color and fall, filling the streets with shades of yellow, red, and orange.
Il foliage periodwhich runs from late September to about mid-November, does not have to shut us indoors in a sort of hibernation, waiting for the good weather to return. On the contrary, this is a valid opportunity to go out and walk in the reddish nature, a way to take short or longer term trips in Italy and around the world.
The autumn holidays have nothing to envy to the summer ones, if we know how to make the most of them. A tour along the tree-lined avenues of the big cities, or a picnic in the green areas outside the urban chaos can recharge our batteries and relax our mind and body. Don’t you believe it?
Below is a roundup of location pittoresche and instagrammable to immortalize the foliage around the Bel Paese and the globe.
Foliage: what is it?
But before we delve into the world of foliagelet’s give a quick definition of this term, whose translation, as mentioned, is foliage. The word comes from English and has more than one meaning. In general, in Italy we use this word to define “fall foliage”, precisely autumn foliage.
In this case we are referring to the piles of leaves that are on the trees and change their color before falling. fall foliage which is often abbreviated to foliage, therefore represents the phase preceding the vegetative rest of many shrubs, which turn red and orange in their branches and welcome the arrival of the cold season.
To be picky, foliage can also indicate green foliage and not only autumnal foliage, as shown by English language dictionaries. In addition, foliage can also refer to architecture to ornamental representations with arboreal details, such as leaves, branches and inflorescences.
The foliage we will refer to in this article is the autumn one, colorful and often theatrical in its naturalistic displays.
Where to go for foliage
Traveling around the continents, hunting for autumn leaves, we can take the most beautiful photographs ever and be immersed in a colorful nature. The big cities offer both picturesque avenues and parks to spend time in. On GreenStyle we have selected the most fascinating destinations.
Foliage in America
Se Autumn in New York It is one of the most successful films of recent years, not only for the touching love story, but also for the landscape. Certainly the tree-lined avenues painted red, as well as Central Park in the middle of autumn, they are cinematic scenarios. But also postcard-like.
In Vermontto continue mentioning the best autumn destinations in the USA to visit, there is a landscape that leaves aside the city spirit to make way for the countryside. The landscape is wooded, which means that the right time to visit this New England state is when the colors of the trees turn from green to reddish.
But let’s not forget to mention the North Carolinawith its charming scenic road that proceeds towards Virginia, the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Blue Ridge Mountains, already mentioned by John Denver in Take Me Home Country Roadsare an unmissable destination for foliage that will captivate you even by car.
Foliage in Canada
The city of Banffin the province of Alberta, is one of the places in Canada that is taken by storm in autumn to see the climate and the leaves change. The larches are the real protagonists of the period. In October, excursions to the mountains are popular to see these trees in all their autumnal beauty.
But it is no less Killarney Parkin Ontario, where the maples make the landscape captivating. If we are lucky, we can also have some exceptional companions on our excursions. These are the moose, which can sometimes be glimpsed in the distance.
Canada’s chicest island in autumn is Cape BretonNova Scotia, where the reddish hues of the trees contrast with the deep blue of the Atlantic Ocean. Plus, in October, the Celtic Color International Festival is held, for all fans of Celtic culture.
Foliage in Japan
If he Japan It is famous in spring for the cherry blossoms, or sakura, in autumn it is a destination to consider also for the flaming panorama of its parks. If we are in Tokyo, Mount Takao is one of the locations to reach, through its paths, to admire the autumn landscape and take a breath of fresh air.
But if you don’t want to move from the center, the Rikugien Park It is the place to visit to take lots of photos to post on social media and send to friends. This green area is considered the most beautiful Japanese garden in Tokyo and is located in the Bunkyo special district.
During the periods when cherry blossom viewing takes place, hanami, but also autumn leaves viewing, momijigari, the park’s opening hours are extended. The Night visitswhich also include lighting shows.
A leap to Kyoto It is also recommended in the autumn period, when Daigo-Ji Temple is often visited by tourists and locals who are looking for spirituality, but also picturesque nature.
Autumn in Europe
Long-distance intercontinental trips are nice, but not everyone can afford to be away for too many days in a working period. On the contrary, a long weekend in Europe is within everyone’s reach. The tree-lined avenues of Londrasuch as those in the Chelsea district, or its parks, such as Regent’s Park and Hyde Park, encourage walking.
The same goes for the parks of Parissuch as Parc Monceau or the Tuileries Palace with its French garden, where you can take a panoramic break. Also not to be underestimated are Bruges in Belgium or Amsterdam, in Holland, where the picturesque bridges and waterways that flow through the two cities reflect the autumn leaves.
The Scotland it is then the flagship of our autumn trips in search of foliage immersed in a nature that seems suspended in time. The Scottish Highlands, as well as the capital Edinburgh, are ready to welcome lovers of flaming panoramas.
Foliage in Italia
For the foliage in our beautiful Italiawe couldn’t help but dedicate a separate paragraph, since our territory deserves it. There are two most popular regions in this period. And we are certainly talking about Piedmont and Trentino.
Where to admire the foliage in Piedmont
The first has a tradition with the so-called foliage trainwhich starts from Domodossola to arrive in Switzerland, precisely Locarno, which overlooks Lake Maggiore. However, we cannot fail to mention Oasi Zegna, in the Biella Alps area, where every year in autumn tourist routes are organized to admire the reddening of the leaves.
Foliage in Trentino
In Trentino you are spoiled for choice on where to go to feel part of nature that changes with the season. Lake Tovel is quite renowned for excursions or peaceful moments of relaxation. But also Val Canali and Brentonico, where the Marroni festival comes to life, are destinations not to be missed.
The foliage in Trentino begins in September, leaving us room to choose when to leave.
Autumn in other Italian regions
But let’s not forget the Tuscanywhich is famous for its golden vineyards in the autumn, as well as for its forests, which are tinged with orange. The Chianti hills are the ideal destination for those who want to have a panoramic and tasting experience with the famous local wine, while the Casentinesi Forests, where to go between the end of October and the beginning of November, is the place for postcard shots.
Don’t forget the Sardiniawhere in Gallura every year autumn gives its autumnal colors to the plants and trees. Until mid-November a trip to the island is recommended.
The Marchewhere spring trekking is increasingly capturing hearts, are another region where you can admire the foliage. The Gran Sasso Park, but also that of the Sibillini Mountains enchant us. And they remind us of how beautiful Italy can be in every period of the year, even in autumn.
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