I think Venice is a unique situation. It's due to the difficulty and cost involved in the maintenance of buildings which are partially underwater and can not be

I think Venice is a unique situation. It's due to the difficulty and cost involved in the maintenance of buildings which are partially underwater and can not be accessed by a van or truck. Fair amount of stubborn older people living their, not much ability for a young Italian to take on the task of buying a residence. I spent time there, in a house that reminded me of Fightclub, mostly with Iraqis. No Italians.