San Piero Patti

An old Italian town of San Piero Patti is shown from above with the rooftops of homes built into the lush green hillside.

A small town in Italy offers houses for sale for less than an espresso

September 16, 2019Business, Economics and Jobs

San Piero Patti, a picturesque, Sicilian town of less than 3,000 people, is taking extreme measures to try and bring new life to the region — including selling some of its abandoned houses for less than a shot of espresso. But will it work?