Another Sicilian town is selling homes for $1: 'Packed with history'
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Another town in Sicily is selling homes for $1, the latest locale selling properties on the cheap in a bid to lure buyers and revive the area.
Castiglione di Sicilia sits on the slopes of Mount Etna in Catania near the isle’s eastern coast, and currently has about 900 abandoned homes for sale starting at 1 euro ($1.21,) The Independent reports. About half the homes – which are in ruin – are going for just over a buck, while rest (which are in much better shape) are listed at $4,830 and up. According to the outlet, Castiglione di Sicilia has seen its population plunge through the last hundred years, from a bustling 14,000 people in the early 20th century to a slim 3,000 today. Now, Mayor Antonino Camarda is hopeful that the price is right to breathe new life into the village.More Related News
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