1. Civita di Bagnoregio - Italy
Civita di Bagnoregio is actually two remote towns, with Civita perched on a hill that can only be reached by a long stone walkway starting at the end of the road from its neighboring town, Bagnoregio. Once upon a time, Civita was the larger of the two, while Bagnoregio played the role of a satellite.
Today, however, Civita is home to just about six year-round residents, earning it the nickname "the Dying City." Many of its buildings have been bought by affluent Italians who come here to vacation, yet the town faces the ongoing challenge of erosion, as its volcanic rock slowly crumbles into the valley below.
Civita is a captivating medieval town, remarkably untouched by the Renaissance, save for the church facade, which saw some remodeling during that era. The town's most famous native is the 13th-century philosopher and saint Bonaventure. Ironically, despite its somber nickname, Civita comes alive with day-trippers during the tourist season.
Reaching Civita involves crossing a steep bridge that only gets steeper as you ascend, making it a bit of a workout for anyone who isn’t in great shape!
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