Italian ghost towns are turning abandoned buildings into Airbnbs
In a bid to revive rural communities, the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Airbnb are creating dreamy getaways out of historic buildings.
Originally published on: Dwell.com, July 2020 (see full article here)
With the coronavirus threatening city life, renowned Italian architects such as Stefano Boeri are suggesting a reevaluation of abandoned villages. The Italian Villages project aims to do exactly that.
Launched by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities in collaboration with Airbnb three years ago, the project brings Italian designers and artists to rural villages, resulting in four stunning holiday homes. Each of them is set in a historic dwelling and contains a site-specific art installation, and all proceeds go directly to the local community.
Casa Cuoco in Civitacampomarano, Molise (photo: Claudia Zalla)
Casa Panitteri in Sambuca, Sicily (photo: Piotr Niepsuj)
