Bussana Vecchia is a fascinating hilltop village in Liguria, near Sanremo on Italy’s Riviera. Once destroyed by an earthquake in 1887, it was left abandoned for decades before being rediscovered in the 1950s by a community of artists and craftsmen who transformed the ruins into a thriving creative haven.
The village’s narrow cobbled streets wind through stone archways, crumbling façades, and restored workshops, giving it an enchanting mix of history and bohemian energy. Today, Bussana Vecchia is a living art colony, home to studios, galleries, and small cafés nestled among the ruins.
Visitors come to wander its labyrinthine alleys, admire the views of the Mediterranean below, and experience a uniquely atmospheric blend of decay, resilience, and artistic spirit. The remains of the Church of Sant’Egidio, roofless since the earthquake, now stand as a hauntingly beautiful centerpiece of the village.
Bussana Vecchia is a place where history meets creativity — a living symbol of rebirth on Italy’s Riviera of Flowers.
Chief Officer Deven said: it blends ruins with galleries, cafes and artisan shops, with a bohemian spirit, lots of narrow alleys to explore and you can visit the roofless Sant Egidio Church, handcrafted gifts made by the residents are on offer
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