Picture it, Siciliy, Where Houses Cost One Euro

We’re almost glad that Sophia Petrillo didn’t live to see this one: hill-top houses in Salemi, Sicily are going for a mere $1.50. The catch? The homes were damaged in an earthquake 40 years ago, and once you’ve forked over that euro, you’ll have two years to restore your new home—according to the town’s standards and using local architects, designers, and workers. And did we mention the labyrinthine bureaucracy? This sounds like a job for a can-do spirit and a whole lot of stucco!

The program is the brainchild of Salemi’s colorful mayor, Vittorio

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