If you’ve ever dreamed of having your own castle, now’s your chance
Italy is giving away 103 run-down properties, including villas, inns, and castles for free
But there’s one catch
The country’s State Property Agency expects anyone who gets a free castle (or any other of the 103 objects) to commit to restoring it
Whether the property becomes a hotel, spa, restaurant, or something else is up to the new owner to decide
“The project will promote and support the development of the slow tourism sector,” Roberto Reggi from the State Property Agency says
“The goal is for private and public buildings which are no longer used to be transformed into facilities for tourists”
Authorities also hope this plan will relieve some of the strain on the country’s most popular and overcrowded areas (like Venice)
The deadline for applications is June 26, and if, however, your application is denied, don’t worry – Italy plans to give out 200 objects the same way within the next two years
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