Harry Styles is one of the last inhabitants of Civita di Bagnoregio, 'The Dying City'

Harry Styles and his love for Italy
Harry Styles spotted in the center of Italy
The province of Viterbo
One of the last inhabitants of Civita di Bagnoregio
Love at first sight
Unique panoramic view
Suspended between heaven and earth
Of Etruscan origin
Earthquakes and landslides have destroyed part of the city
Porta Santa Maria
Tourist destination
What to visit?
Cave of San Bonaventura
Bucaione
An abandoned village
Only ten people living there, including... Harry Styles!
Harry Styles and his love for Italy

On July 22, 2023, Harry Styles concluded his 'Love On Tour' in Campovolo, Italy. Then, as he announced in fluent Italian during his performance, he took a well-deserved break. But where did the British superstar go?

Harry Styles spotted in the center of Italy

As reported by Vanity Fair, Harry Styles was spotted a few days after his last concert near Lake Bolsena, in the central Italian Viterbo area. This is no coincidence, given that the well-known star has bought a house in a small village right nearby.

The province of Viterbo

The place is called Civita, a fraction of Bagnoregio in the province of Viterbo. It's an enchanting village where Harry Styles has been seen walking together with his personal trainer Brad Gould.

One of the last inhabitants of Civita di Bagnoregio

In fact, Harry Styles is one of the last inhabitants of this ancient and picturesque village. Let's show you why the famous singer fell in love with this splendid place, and why it is considered a 'dying city.'

Love at first sight

It was Alessandro Greco, Gucci's artistic director at the time, who made the well-known pop star discover the charm of this small town. Styles fell in love with it and decided to buy an Etruscan house in the heart of the small village.

Unique panoramic view

Civita di Bagnoregio is a small oasis of peace located on the border between Lazio and Umbria, from which it is possible to enjoy truly unique panoramic views, such as that of the Valle dei Calanchi, visible right from the house that the singer bought.

Suspended between heaven and earth

Civita di Bagnoregio, also called 'the dying city' by the writer Bonaventura Tecchi who spent his youth there, was built over 2,500 years ago by the Etruscans. It is suspended on a steep hill.

Of Etruscan origin

But not only the Etruscans passed through there. The small village has witnessed the passage of many people. In the Middle Ages, it acquired the form it retains in part today. During the Renaissance, the town was further enriched by palaces and houses.

Earthquakes and landslides have destroyed part of the city

Unfortunately, over time, earthquakes and landslides have made a big impact, destroying many buildings and houses as well as the entrance gates of the ancient city.

Porta Santa Maria

The only gate still standing is Porta Santa Maria, also called 'della Cava' ('of the quarry'). It is the only access to the town after crossing the famous bridge that connects the village to the outside world.

Tourist destination

Despite being almost completely abandoned, Civita di Bagnoregio has become a destination for many tourists and onlookers, fascinated by the beauty of this precious and very ancient village.

What to visit?

Apart from strolling through the cobbled streets, you can visit several monuments of Etruscan origin.

Cave of San Bonaventura

Among these is the cave of San Bonaventura, a tomb in which it is said that "San Francesco healed little Giovanni Fidanza, who became a famous doctor of the Church," as written on the official website of the town.

Bucaione

Another must-see, if you are visiting the charming village, is the "Bucaione, a deep tunnel that crosses at the foot, with an outlet on the Valle dei Calanchi, the spur of clay and tuff on which the village rests," as described by the website.

An abandoned village

Due to its position, the small village has gradually been abandoned over the years. At the moment, there are only about ten official residents.

Only ten people living there, including... Harry Styles!

Among these residents, for some time now, there is also one of the most famous pop stars in the world. It remains to be see whether the arrival of Harry Styles relaunches the village's status as a place to live, besides being one of the most beautiful monumental remains of Italy.

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