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What is the smallest municipality in Italy?
There are record places in our country. Sometimes for architecture, sometimes for historical events, and sometimes for dimensions. For example, the “smallest village in Italy” is located among the green and lush forests. But few people know him.
It is called Morterone and has only 31 inhabitants. That’s right, only 31. We are a short distance from Lecce and one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, Lake Como. But it doesn’t end there; the wonders of Morterone are in the mountains. Green and flowery valleys, many hiking trails, magical forests, and much more.
Although the small town of Morterone is the smallest in Italy, it has some gems not to be missed: the 14th-century church (“Chiesa Beata Vergine Assunta”), the “Way of the Big Trees,” which is spectacular, and finally the Museum of Contemporary Art. Yes, that’s right: the smallest village in Italy has its contemporary art museum. Of course, it’s sui generis: it’s open air, for example, and yet the sculptures are interesting.
And where do you eat in Morterone? For services such as catering, the micro-city doesn’t have much, so you have to get to the nearby Ballabia. We can find both bars and restaurants there, and the typical cuisine is, needless to say, mountain cuisine.
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Why you should go live in Morterone
The smallest village in Italy is also a fantastic place to move to. You live in a beautiful valley, among fir trees and meadows, with clean and healthy air. In addition to living in a place in contact with nature, children grow up with a solid culture of sports and mountain activities. And as adults, it’s ideal to work smart instead. For example, with a company based in Milan, it is easy to go to the office once in a while for an event or a meeting.
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