Penne, located in Italy's central region of Abruzzo, has been selling more one-euro homes since starting the program in 2022.

Sen. JD Vance is invoking his small town roots–and accusing Democrats of abandoning those communities–as he accepts his party’s nomination for vice president. “I grew up in Middletown ...

Ghost towns are becoming all the rage again, attracting those keen for new experiences and adventure. Many are abandoned villages or cities, often with substantial visible remains that offer a ...

One lesser-known feature of Italy, however, is its so-called ghost towns, which number around 5,000. Italians call these abandoned towns “the many sleeping beauties”, all waiting for curious ...

Often nicknamed ghost towns, these once populated places become ... its population to nearly 10,000 and transforming it from a small mining camp to a bustling settlement. It had saloons, hotels ...

Take a step back in time while visiting these historic – and slightly spooky – ghost towns. While the term "ghost town" may sound like a village haunted by spirits, it actually refers to an ...

The city is perhaps the world's most famous nuclear ghost town - but it's not the only one. Other major nuclear accidents have prompted evacuations that turned cities and villages into ghost towns.