The Reality of 1 Euro Houses in Italy

Abhinav Kumar
5 min readJun 25, 2023

Have you heard about houses for sale in Italy for only 1 euro?

Photo by Jana Kunz on Unsplash

Undoubtedly, the allure of the opportunity was strong. Upon hearing about it, I too felt a great deal of interest in exploring it. However, I found myself completely unaware of where to begin and what factors to consider. I had numerous questions: Where are these houses located? What is their current condition? Why are they being sold at such a remarkably low price, almost for free? With these uncertainties in mind, I decided to plan a trip to one of the Italian islands, Sicily and specifically visited cities like Palermo, Catania, and nearby cities where these houses were available for 1 euro. This added an additional dimension to my journey, allowing me to explore these houses and observe the local way of life while also enjoying the beauty of the island itself.

Map with markers focusing Sicily Island

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Abhinav Kumar

Software Engineer @Zalando, Living in Germany, Tech enthusiast, Story Teller, Write about my learning and experiences in tech and in life.