Taranto, a port on the coast of Puglia in the heel of Italy, has seen its population dwindle in recent years, and city officials want to reverse its fortunes. Taranto's heritage councilor, Francesca Viggiano, tells CNN Travel that the city will start offering up council-owned buildings in the city's Old Town for the tempting price of just one euro. Taranto is located in Puglia, in southern Italy. ShutterstockRelated content Inside the Italian town that charges tourists an entry feeTaranto's most striking building is the Castello Aragonese, an imposing fortification built in the 15th century. Viggiano says Taranto wasn't directly inspired by the other €1 villages -- but the campaign definitely seems to be in the same vein.

Source: CNN January 31, 2020 11:37 UTC