Yes, you read that right! This innovative housing scheme first made the news in 2019 and again in 2021. Now, it’s back! Is Italy on your destination wish-list? Then you are going to want to read this! Sambuca di Sicilia’s viral housing scheme Sambuca di Sicilia is a rural town in Italy’s Sicily region. As is the case with many rural communities, it was facing a declining population. As of 2017, the listed population was just 5,876.