<strong>Swiss village to become hotel: </strong>Corippo, in southern Switzerland's Verzasca valley, is set to become the country's first "albergo diffuso," or scattered hotel.
Swiss village to become hotel: Corippo, in southern Switzerland's Verzasca valley, is set to become the country's first "albergo diffuso," or scattered hotel.
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<strong>Population: </strong>Back at the start of the 19th century, Corippo was a thriving farming community of around 300 people.
Population: Back at the start of the 19th century, Corippo was a thriving farming community of around 300 people.
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<strong>12 residents:</strong> These days, there are just 12 permanent residents in Corippo and 11 of them are more than 65 years old.
12 residents: These days, there are just 12 permanent residents in Corippo and 11 of them are more than 65 years old.
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<strong>Switzerland's smallest municipality:</strong> Corippo is Switzerland's tiniest municipality. It has a mayor, a town council and its own coat of arms.
Switzerland's smallest municipality: Corippo is Switzerland's tiniest municipality. It has a mayor, a town council and its own coat of arms.
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<strong>To save a village: </strong>Fabio Giacomazzi, president of the foundation that's behind the hotel project says:"The main aim is to stop the aging and the depopulation of the village."
To save a village: Fabio Giacomazzi, president of the foundation that's behind the hotel project says:"The main aim is to stop the aging and the depopulation of the village."
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<strong>A lot of work to do:</strong> The plan is to refurbish around 30 of the village's 70 buildings, many of which have been abandoned for years.
A lot of work to do: The plan is to refurbish around 30 of the village's 70 buildings, many of which have been abandoned for years.
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<strong>Multimillion project:</strong> The full three-stage restoration plan would cost around $6.5 million, and includes landscaping the local area.
Multimillion project: The full three-stage restoration plan would cost around $6.5 million, and includes landscaping the local area.
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<strong>Inside a future vacation home: </strong>While this bedroom needs a lot of work, the first cottage opened to guests in July 2018, and the hotel proper is scheduled to open Easter 2020.
Inside a future vacation home: While this bedroom needs a lot of work, the first cottage opened to guests in July 2018, and the hotel proper is scheduled to open Easter 2020.
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