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During the course of the last century, the village was gradually abandoned to decay, slowly turning into a “ghost town” with its beautiful towers almost completely deserted and in a state of ruin. In the early 90s, a new group of people approached Torri Superiore with the idea to restore it, create homes for a community of residents, and design a careful and well thought-out “recycling plan”, based on the respect for the original historical character of the buildings and for the surrounding environment. |
| In the course of several years, a detailed study of the structure has lead to the creation of a complex restoration programme that preserves and enhances the peculiarity of the medieval village, while applying principles of bio-architecture and the use of natural materials. Small local firms, supported by volunteer efforts of all members and residents, did a large part of the building work. |
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Since 1997, 14 residential units have been restored out of the 20 planned, and an ample part of the cultural centre, property of the Association, has been completed. |
