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Five Ghost Towns in Abruzzo, Italy

Valle Piola

While you might associate ghost towns with the American west, Italy too has more than its fair share of abandoned towns and villages. One reason why they end up being abandoned is earthquakes, the other is their isolation. The Italian region of Abruzzo, for example, has a number of ghost towns, many of which certainly look […]

The Tallest Building in Italy

There’s a lot on interest in tall buildings at the moment. The opening today of 2,684 feet high Dubai Tower, which is now officially the world’s tallest building, is attracting considerable attention. Do you know what the tallest building in Italy is?

Investing in Italy the Sorgente Way

Ever heard of Italian investment company Sorgente? No? Well, aside from producing excellent returns for its investors, and thus ensuring that many will end up with a pension at the end of their careers, Sorgente’s investment strategy is helping protect the world’s heritage.

So, you want to buy an appartment in Italy?

Wonderful……but you should read this post on possible pitfalls regarding buying apartments in Italy before committing yourself. Please note that these observations do not apply to detached/semi-detached houses in their own grounds.