What is Cittaslow?

Cittaslow (Italian for “slow town”) is a network of over 100 towns worldwide that brings people together to improve the quality of life in their town and to share good ideas, experience and knowledge.

Cittaslow grew out of the Slow Food movement and seeks to raise awareness of the ways in which quality of life can be enhanced by good food; excellent hospitality; the protection and improvement of the environment and the promotion of local producers and traditional production methods.

The original manifesto for Cittaslow states:

“We are looking for towns brought to life by people who make time to enjoy a quality of life; towns blessed with quality public spaces, theatres, shops, cafés, inns, historic buildings and unspoiled landscapes; towns where healthy eating, healthy living and enjoying life are central to the community.”

Put simply, a Cittaslow town is a good place to live and a good place to visit.

Please download the Cittaslow Charter for more information.