Hollywood actor Stanley Tucci investigates the Italian region with € 100,000 in new residents called the richest region in the country

Earlier this year it was revealed Trentino offers up to € 100,000 to those who choose to move To the Italian region where the Dolomites meet the Alps.

The subsidy came as part of an attempt to re -populate and renovate more than 30 cities Italy On the edge of extinction. Some of such cities are the home of more deserted than inhabited property.

In an attempt to stimulate the purchase of abandoned or derelict houses, Trentino has assigned more than € 10 million to the project over the next two years.

And now, in an upcoming National Geographic series, TUCCI in Italy, Stanley Tucci explores the northernmost region of the country, South Tyrol existing from Trentino and Alto-Rijige.

As the richest region in Italy per head of the population, South Tyrol ‘has one of the most efficient railway services throughout the country’, and for that reason Stanley makes the train around the region.

While he looks out the window, he says: ‘It’s so nice to travel by train.

“There is just vineyard after vineyard and very good wine, I could add.”

The number of immigrants to Italy has tripled over the past two decades and Stanley says that the position of South Tyrol means that there is a constant stream of newcomers, which brings their culture and kitchen. “

In an upcoming National Geographic series, Tucci in Italy, Stanley Tucci explores the northern region of the country, South Tyrol existing from Trentino and Alto

Stanley visits a mountain hut, near the snowy ski slopes of Alpe di Sius

The number of immigrants to Italy has tripled over the past two decades and Stanley says that the position of South Tyrol means that there is a constant stream of newcomers, which brings their culture and kitchen. ” Upstairs he flies fish in an icy river with the locals

During his journey he monitors a wide range of food, including an unexpected delicious hay soup and pine needle pesto.

He also served Gnocchi and Dumplings by chef Egon Heiss in Michelin star in Castel Fragsburg in Merano.

“The spa-filled recreational capital of the region,” Merano is described by Stanley as true “Austrian and Italian cultures collide.”

He adds: “The Alpine Peaks can be comfortably admitted to the warm and sunny terraces, and this makes Merano an oasis to enjoy the complex rate of the region.”

In the meantime, in the capital of South Tyrol, Bolzano – who has long been a stopping point for outsiders crossing the Dolomites’ – Stanley finds a local food market, where he tries a win.

Sitting to eat it, he says: ‘It’s so good with that perfect mustard. It is not spicy, but has all the peppery taste of the smoked Wurst.

‘I think it’s great that you can get all amazing Italian products, as well as Austrian bread and sausage. It’s great. A great mix of two different kitchens. ‘

Those who think to move to Trentino can be offered a subsidy that consists of around € 80,000 for renovation and another € 20,000 to help with the purchase of the property.

‘The spa-filled recreational capital of the region’, Merano (photo) is described by Stanley as true ‘Austrian and Italian cultures collide’. He adds: ‘The Alpine Peaks can be comfortably admitted to the warm and sunny terraces’

During his journey samples a wide range of food, including an unexpected delicious hay soup (right) and pesto pesto

Anyone who chooses to sign up for a subsidy must commit themselves to live in Trentino for a decade or, not to be in short, agrees to rent out the property for the same time.

Those who receive a subsidy and do not comply with such rules can be forced to return their financing.

President of Trento, the capital of Trentino, said: “The goal is to breathe new life into local communities and to promote territorial cohesion.”

Tucci in Italy will be broadcast weekly on National Geographic from 21 May at 8 p.m., with all episodes available for streaming from 19 May on Disney+.