Known as the “dying City” (la città che muore) Civita di Bagnoregio is a testament of nature against man, as the land surrounding the charming borgo slowly erodes, risking total and inevitable destruction.

Founded by the Etruscans over 2,500 years ago, Civita di Bagnoregio has seen a resurgence of tourism since it received worldwide attention for it’s unique position and inevitable fate. The town is home to just a handful of residents in the winter months and surges to over a hundred in the summer.

Set on the top of a hill, overlooking a huge valley, Civita di Bagnoregio is picture-perfect:

the main entrance is a huge stone passageway, cut by the Etruscans and decorated in the 12th century with a Romanesque arch.

Each lane and footpath holds a surprise: ivy drapes over arches and scrambles up walls; alleyways lined with cobblestone streets; medieval stone houses decked with flower pots and spectacular views of the valley below.