Set against the striking backdrop of the Madonie Mountains in Sicily rests a small Italian town. Cobblestone streets, charming churches, and old buildings with years of history make up the quiet locale. In fact, it’s so quiet that the Municipal Office is doing something about the lack of foot traffic…
They’re giving away houses.
Yes, you read that right, folks. The government is giving away homes to anyone who wants them — even if they want to tear ’em down and build hotels! If it sounds too good to be true — as in, they must all be ugly and undesirable — let’s get a little tour of this Italian township.
Here are the Madonie Mountains. Not a bad backdrop…
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(via Where Cool Things Happen)
While the offer is only available for residents of Italy and EU citizens, I’m not letting that slow me down. I wonder if squatters count?
