Corinaldo: 2nd Livio Scattolini Award highlights Italy's most beautiful

Corinaldo: 2nd Livio Scattolini Award for Italy's most beautiful villages

The second edition of the Livio Scattolini Award took place in Corinaldo, celebrating towns that preserve and promote local cultural and historical heritage. Held at the Carlo Goldoni Theatre, the ceremony included regional representation and reflections on sustainable development in historic centres.

The prize honors Livio Scattolini, former mayor of Corinaldo for ten years and vice-president of the "I Borghi più belli d'Italia" Association, remembered for his work to improve services and modernize the promotion of local areas.

• Meaning of the award: more than an aesthetic recognition, it is a call for communities to safeguard their cultural identity.
• Demographic challenge: the event highlighted issues such as depopulation and aging populations in small towns.
• Regional funding: the Marche Region has invested over €100 million in village enhancement projects, from post-earthquake reconstruction to local development.

Winners were announced across four categories:

• Innovative Village
• Attractive Village
• Green Village
• Connected Village

The municipality of Sassoferrato was among those recognized and included in the list of Italy's most beautiful villages. Organizers expressed the hope that the Award will become a regular reference point for territorial promotion and preservation.

There is also a practical opportunity for local operators: a regional call to support events, initiatives and activities in villages and historic centres, aimed at promoting typical products, local traditions and year-round tourism distribution. The call is open until 14 May 2026.

For those engaged in enhancing villages, participating in awards like the Livio Scattolini Prize and applying for regional funding can generate visibility, partnerships and resources for local revitalization projects.