Situated just 45 minutes away from Perugia, Le Ginestre Greppolischieto is a small village with only TWO inhabitants!! Yes you read that right- TWO!! This tiny borgo makes for a great day trip from Perugia. Greppolischieto can be seen in 5 minutes flat, it has a small piazza and several picturesque lanes with stunning countryside views.
The town with two people- Le Ginestre Greppolischieto
My Umbrian Wanderlust in Le Ginestre Greppolischieto
There are no cafes or trattorias here, only uninhabited homes and stories from the past. It is a little eerie if you especially visit in the evening.
Contrary to its name which is a mouthful, this Umbrian village is so small and cozy. It is undoubtedly a special corner of Umbria!
While I was walking around this place, I felt a teensy bit sad seeing names of the people who have passed on or decided to move to other places. But kudos to the two people still deciding to live there. The neatly potted plates and the immaculate area, really makes you appreciate their efforts.
The town with two people- Le Ginestre Greppolischieto
How to reach:
Greppolischieto can be reached by car on the route to Citta del Pieve or Castello Montegiove from Perugia. This side of Umbria doesn’t have a train station but there are are several B&Bs within a span of 5 kms.
Also read The Umbria Travel Guide
Further Reading:
- Italian vocabulary related to skin care
- Amalfi Must Do: Pasticceria Sal De Riso
- How to visit the Amalfi Coast from Salerno
- Arrivederci Montalbano- thoughts on Riccardino
- Basilica di Superga with the moon- una meraviglia
28 Comments
Allure Of a Girl
June 6, 2016 at 1:27 pmIt’s so beautiful !!!! 😻
Ishita
June 6, 2016 at 2:39 pmThanks girl 🙂
lindaravello
March 31, 2016 at 2:30 pmWe are staying in Cetona Ishita, same place as last year, but this time want to explore further south as last time we went north – thank you just over four weeks to go, we are going to Malta for the honeymoon
Ishita
March 31, 2016 at 2:30 pmHow lovely. My best wishes 🙂 Do visit this place
lindaravello
March 31, 2016 at 1:15 pmOoooh Ishita, what a wonderful post, I do hope that this is not too far from where we are staying in August, as I would love to wander around these hauntingly beautiful streets, but I may just want to stay in one of the empty houses…….
Ishita
March 31, 2016 at 2:24 pmI wanted to open a locked door and peep 🙂 Where will you stay? Have a fabulous time <3 And congratulations on the wedding!
hermitsdoor
March 28, 2016 at 6:04 pmWe spent a week in an Umbrian villa some years ago. It was outside of Cita de Castle. We have great memories of day trip to town, local festivals and art shows. It was also in a good position to drive to Arezzo, San Sepulcro, and Urbino.
Oscar
Ishita
March 29, 2016 at 7:57 amThat sounds perfect Oscar. Must be nice to be in the centre of the country able to drive around n see other regions
Made in Rome
March 28, 2016 at 5:19 pmWhich was is this from Perugia? Reminds me of Todi and so many of the Umbrian hill towns, but in miniature. Do you know what the people who live here do for a living? I am going to remember this place… and be there one day! Thanks!
Ishita
March 28, 2016 at 5:28 pmYes from Perugia. An hour’s drive 🙂 Beautiful lil place. I haven’t made it yet to Todi. Next time 🙂 I don’t know what they do for a living, farming?:D
Tanja
March 28, 2016 at 2:49 pmOnly two ppl live here? and they take care of all the plants? It’s lovely and sad.
Ishita
March 28, 2016 at 5:29 pmYes only two. I found it more sad than lovely but credit for the strength to them
Darlene
March 27, 2016 at 10:21 pmI just love places like this. What a find!!
Image Earth Travel
March 27, 2016 at 2:17 pmWill be back in Italy in July and will definitely visit. Is there anywhere to stay here or is it a day visit only?
Ishita
March 27, 2016 at 6:07 pmYou could stay in a B&B by Castello Montegiove. It’s in one of my posts. You l love it!
Image Earth Travel
March 27, 2016 at 8:51 pmThanks for the tip. I checked online and several booking sites offer accommodation there so will look again closer to the date.
panhirsch
March 27, 2016 at 5:15 amWow, really only this couple lives there? What if we go there by car? Will we meet them?
Ishita
March 27, 2016 at 10:25 amI hope you do. I saw the old man but the lady was home cooking 🙂
Helena Zenia
March 27, 2016 at 1:31 amWhat a beautiful place…can you say more about the reason there are only two people living there? Abandoned…why? Is this typical in this part of Italy? Thanks!!!
Ishita
March 27, 2016 at 10:25 amThank you. People passed away, moved on..
Ishita
March 27, 2016 at 10:26 amNo it’s typical in smaller areas and not just Italy but anywhere
Lyn
March 27, 2016 at 1:26 amwow, what an amazingly enchanting place. It makes you wonder what will happen to it once this elderly couple moves on. Great find. How did you travel to it Ishita
Ishita
March 27, 2016 at 10:26 amTruly Lyn. N if one goes how will the other survive 🙁 I went by car while visiting La Scarzuola and Xadtello Montegiove.
Ishita
March 27, 2016 at 10:27 amCastello**
thandapani
March 26, 2016 at 11:45 pmVery unusual. Lovely pictures.
Ishita
March 27, 2016 at 10:27 amThanks so much 🙂
Francis
March 26, 2016 at 11:06 pmWhat a beautiful place,and post! Thank You so much Ishita for sharing it With us . Now we should reciprocate!
Ishita
March 26, 2016 at 11:06 pmThank you always for your encouragement Francis 🙂 I hope you are near this place so that you can visit??