Photo by Simone Cortesi (Wikimedia Commons) The Monastery and Castle at Bormida. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The quaint village of Bormida, in northwestern Italy, is willing to pay 2,000 Euros or $2,200 to anyone who wants to move there. The offer comes with a property rental as low as 50 Euros or $55 as well, according to village mayor Daniele Galliano. According to the Guardian, the mayor thought of offering such a package in order to entice people to settle in the village. To date, population has dwindled to less than 400 residents, as the younger population prefer living in urban areas. Bormida is a mountainous village in the province of Savona, region of Liguria. Bormida Council To Iron Out Details Mayor Galliano saw the decline of the village’s population to 390 in 2014, which only went up to the current 394 recently. In a USA Today report, he said that the municipal government needs to take steps to prevent the village from becoming a ghost town. He described the initiative as something that will “encourage those who, by necessity or pleasure, wish to live in a small mountain community like ours.” Whoever decides to buy property or rent property to stay for good will receive the cash gift. Details of the offer, which includes the low monthly rent, still need to be worked out with the local council. Once approved, it means that anyone willing to make the move will receive the gift. ‘Year Of The Village’ In Italy Unfortunately, Bormida is not the only village threatened by diminishing population. The Guardian reports that 2,500 villages are suffering the same fate. Because of this, the Italian government has declared 2017 as the Year of the Village to boost tourism in these areas. After Galliano shared the post on his Facebook page, several netizens expressed interest in the offer. Some responses also asked about local employment opportunities. Bormida is located 420 meter above sea level, in the region of Liguria. This region is famous for its seafood and its pesto sauce. The village itself features architecture that dates back to the 1200s. Facebook Comments
