9Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy
Perched atop a crumbling volcanic plateau in Lazio, Civita di Bagnoregio is often called “the dying town.” Accessible only by a pedestrian bridge, it appears suspended in the sky.
With fewer than a dozen permanent residents, Civita offers stone houses draped in flowers, quiet piazzas, and panoramic valley views. Visit early in the morning or at golden hour to experience its surreal stillness. It’s one of Italy’s most magical hidden gems.
