Bussana Vecchia, Medieval artists' village in Sanremo, Italy.
The stone buildings of Bussana Vecchia stand on a hill 200 meters above sea level, surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation and overlooking the Ligurian coast.
The devastating earthquake of 1887 forced all residents to evacuate the settlement, leaving behind their damaged homes until artists began moving in during the 1960s.
International artists maintain studios and workshops throughout the village, creating paintings, sculptures, and ceramics while offering their creations to visitors.
Visitors can reach Bussana Vecchia by taking a local bus from Sanremo's center, with service running multiple times daily between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
The village operates under an unconventional system where artists live in and maintain historical structures they restored, despite ongoing property rights discussions with authorities.
Location: Sanremo
Elevation above the sea: 200 m
Address: bussana vecchia 18038
Website: http://bussanavecchia.com
GPS coordinates: 43.83680,7.83000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:02
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