<strong>Bargain homes: </strong>The town of Troina in Sicily is joining the likes of Mussomeli and Zungoli by putting dozens of abandoned homes on the market for one euro.
Bargain homes: The town of Troina in Sicily is joining the likes of Mussomeli and Zungoli by putting dozens of abandoned homes on the market for one euro.
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<strong>Revitalization scheme:</strong> Local authorities are keen to attract new residents to the town's dwindling ancient district.
Revitalization scheme: Local authorities are keen to attract new residents to the town's dwindling ancient district.
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<strong>Rescue plan</strong>: "I want to save our old district from the grave and recover its lost grandeur, when it was the Norman capital of Sicily," Mayor Sebastiano Fabio Venezia tells CNN Travel.<br />
Rescue plan: "I want to save our old district from the grave and recover its lost grandeur, when it was the Norman capital of Sicily," Mayor Sebastiano Fabio Venezia tells CNN Travel.
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<strong>Availability:</strong> There are roughly 30 one euro abodes immediately available, while another 100 homes are likely to go on the market soon.
Availability: There are roughly 30 one euro abodes immediately available, while another 100 homes are likely to go on the market soon.
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<strong>Sale conditions: </strong>Buyers must pay a deposit guarantee of 5,000 euros, which will be returned to them once the renovation work is complete.
Sale conditions: Buyers must pay a deposit guarantee of 5,000 euros, which will be returned to them once the renovation work is complete.
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<strong>Renovation project: </strong>While the final restyle plan can be submitted a year after purchase, work must begin two years after the buyer acquires the property.
Renovation project: While the final restyle plan can be submitted a year after purchase, work must begin two years after the buyer acquires the property.
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<strong>Dwindling district:</strong> The ancient district is around 500 meters or so from the newer, more populated areas of Troina.
Dwindling district: The ancient district is around 500 meters or so from the newer, more populated areas of Troina.
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<strong>Close vicinity: </strong>The districts are connected by narrow cobbled alleys and arched ornate passageways.
Close vicinity: The districts are connected by narrow cobbled alleys and arched ornate passageways.
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<strong>Scenic town: </strong>Troina is a member of the elite club of I Borghi Più Belli d'Italia, also known as Italy's most beautiful small villages and towns.
Scenic town: Troina is a member of the elite club of I Borghi Più Belli d'Italia, also known as Italy's most beautiful small villages and towns.
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<strong>Neglected:</strong> The historical center has been struggling over the past few decades.
Neglected: The historical center has been struggling over the past few decades.
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<strong>Moving on: </strong>Over the years, locals have packed up and moved to more modern houses around Troina, or left the town completely.
Moving on: Over the years, locals have packed up and moved to more modern houses around Troina, or left the town completely.
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<strong>Stunning views:</strong> Set at 1,100 meters altitude, Troina is known as the "Balcony of Sicily" for its spectacular panorama.
Stunning views: Set at 1,100 meters altitude, Troina is known as the "Balcony of Sicily" for its spectacular panorama.
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<strong>Cash incentives:</strong> Town officials are prepared to reward those willing to become a permanent resident with 8,000 euros toward buying a home in the town that doesn't require upgrading.
Cash incentives: Town officials are prepared to reward those willing to become a permanent resident with 8,000 euros toward buying a home in the town that doesn't require upgrading.
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<strong>Beautiful landmarks:</strong> The town is also home to Church of Maria Santissima Assunta, the first cathedral founded by the Normans in Sicily.
Beautiful landmarks: The town is also home to Church of Maria Santissima Assunta, the first cathedral founded by the Normans in Sicily.
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