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All the public spaces and activities of small Italian villages, grouped by intent. From those dreaming of a life change to those looking for a civil-wedding venue, from corporate retreats to short films: a place for every story.

Events and celebrations

Halls, squares and theatres in small towns for birthdays, civil weddings, concerts and shows: spaces made to gather people.

Photo of Le Serre - Castello Reale di Govone in Govone
107 spaces
Category · Event spaces

Event spaces in Italian villages

Multi-purpose halls, piazzas, cultural centers, theatres — all the public spaces of small Italian municipalities built to host events. Available for rent via Rural Pop-Up with transparent pricing.

Photo of Sala Ca' Nostra in Bosia
137 spaces
Category · Private parties

Private party venues in Italian villages

Celebrate in a place worth telling stories about. Deconsacrated churches, historic palaces, civic halls, piazzas and cellars in small Italian villages — available for rent via Rural Pop-Up for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, corporate milestones and any occasion that deserves a memorable frame.

Photo of Biblioteca della Resistenza e della comunità di Bastia in Bastia Mondovì
125 spaces
Category · Events and performances

Venues for events and performances

The stage changes, and so does the audience. Piazzas, multi-purpose halls, historic theatres, cultural centers and deconsacrated churches in Italian villages — available for rent via Rural Pop-Up for concerts, performances, festivals, theatre and any live event looking for an out-of-the-ordinary stage.

Photo of Essiccatoio in Cortemilia
75 spaces
Category · Civil & LGBTQIA+ weddings

Civil and LGBTQIA+ weddings in Italian villages

For LGBTQIA+ couples who want to get married in a church, deconsacrated churches in small Italian municipalities are a rare and concrete opportunity: same architectural solemnity, same acoustics, same symbolic gravity — without the Church's gatekeeping. Alongside medieval towers, historic palaces and panoramic belvederes, they form a catalogue of civil and symbolic-union venues, open to every love. Available for rent via Rural Pop-Up.

Photo of Teatro in Priero
8 spaces
Category · Theatres and cinemas

Theatres and cinemas for rent

Historic theatres, municipal cinemas and screening rooms in small Italian municipalities — often underused — available for rent via Rural Pop-Up. Ideal for theatre performances, film festivals, festivals and corporate events.

Photo of Piazza Roma in Monteu Roero
26 spaces
Category · Piazzas

Italian piazzas for rent

The heart of every village. Italian piazzas available for rent via Rural Pop-Up — ideal for markets, open-air concerts, festivals, food events, film shoots.

Photo of Saletta sotto Ala in La Morra
68 spaces
Category · Multi-purpose halls

Multi-purpose halls for rent

Flexible spaces — former schools, municipal auditoriums, converted parish halls — available for rent via Rural Pop-Up. Configurable for any event format: workshops, presentations, rehearsals, banquets.

Culture and creativity

Museums, libraries and cultural centres open to exhibitions, talks, artist residencies and film or photo shoots.

Photo of Galleria del Palazzo di città in San Damiano d'Asti
30 spaces
Category · Culture

Cultural spaces in Italian villages

Museums, libraries, cultural centers, theatres — all the public spaces of small Italian municipalities dedicated to culture. Available for rent via Rural Pop-Up for festivals, exhibitions, presentations, conferences.

Photo of Sala Museo naturalistico del Roero in Vezza d'Alba
6 spaces
Category · Museums

Italian museums for rent for private events

Local museums in Italian villages — historical, ethnographic, agricultural collections — available for rent for evening openings, private events, shoots and product presentations via Rural Pop-Up.

Photo of Biblioteca comunale in Corneliano d'Alba
3 spaces
Category · Libraries

Libraries for rent for events

Municipal libraries in Italian villages — some housed in historic palaces, others in contemporary spaces — available for rent via Rural Pop-Up. For book presentations, literary festivals, writing residencies, shoots.

Photo of Ecomuseo della pietra dei cantoni (outdoor) in Cella Monte
18 spaces
Category · Cultural centers

Cultural centers for rent

Cultural centers in Italian villages — dynamic spaces, often close to the municipal administration — available for rent via Rural Pop-Up. For workshops, exhibitions, festivals, conferences, artist residencies.

Photo of Salone Comunale "ex Chiesa dei Santi Angeli" in Frassinello Monferrato
62 spaces
Category · Exhibitions and conferences

Venues for exhibitions and conferences

A serious conversation with a view that frames it. Local museums, libraries, cultural centers, theatres and historic palaces in small Italian villages — perfect for exhibitions, conferences, presentations, academic symposia and gatherings of thought, away from the anonymous conference halls of the city. Available via Rural Pop-Up.

Photo of Salone polifunzionale in Diano d'Alba
80 spaces
Category · Artist residencies

Spaces for artist residencies

Municipal guesthouses, multi-purpose halls, cultural centers, libraries — the ecosystem of public spaces in small Italian municipalities perfect for hosting short or long-term artist residencies. Available via Rural Pop-Up.

Photo of Spazio esterno monumento alpini in Monteu Roero
92 spaces
Category · Photo and video shoots

Photo and video shoot locations

Authentic villages, deconsacrated churches, medieval towers, historic piazzas, distinguished palaces, stone cellars — unique locations for film productions, commercials, photo shoots, music videos. Rentable via Rural Pop-Up: we work with the municipality on your behalf, all the way to the agreement and permits.

History and one-of-a-kind places

Deconsecrated churches, towers, vaulted cellars and panoramic spots: places that tell a story on their own.

Photo of Chiesa di San Bernardino in Vezza d'Alba
42 spaces
Category · History

Historic spaces for rent

Historic palaces, medieval towers, deconsacrated churches — the architectural heritage of Italian villages available for rent via Rural Pop-Up. For prestigious events, film shoots, exhibitions, residencies.

Photo of Chiesetta Sconsacrata in Feisoglio
21 spaces
Category · Deconsacrated churches

Deconsacrated churches for rent in Italian villages

Ancient sacred spaces returned to the community. Deconsacrated churches in small Italian municipalities are unique venues: extraordinary acoustics, architectural weight, an atmosphere that can't be staged. Available for rent via Rural Pop-Up for film shoots, short- or long-term exhibitions, artist residencies, performance and concerts. And, for those looking for a church setting without the Church's gatekeeping, for civil ceremonies and symbolic unions — including LGBTQIA+ unions, open to every love.

Photo of Torre Medievale in Rocca Cigliè
6 spaces
Category · Towers

Historic towers for rent in Italian villages

Medieval towers, civic towers, watchtowers in Italian villages — unique vertical, panoramic spaces full of history — available for rent via Rural Pop-Up. For shoots, exclusive events, short residencies.

Photo of Cortile dei camminatori in Castagnole Monferrato
16 spaces
Category · Heritage sites

Heritage sites for rent in Italian villages

Historic palaces, distinguished residences, architecturally significant buildings in small Italian municipalities — available for rent via Rural Pop-Up. For prestigious events, film shoots, exhibitions, brand presentations.

Photo of Confraternita in Alice Bel Colle
10 spaces
Category · Cellars and underground halls

Cellars and underground spaces for rent

Stone vaults, natural coolness, one-of-a-kind atmospheres. Underground spaces in small Italian municipalities available for rent via Rural Pop-Up: ideal for tastings, themed dinners, private events and shoots.

Photo of Auditorium Horszowski in Monforte d'Alba
23 spaces
Category · Scenic viewpoints

Scenic viewpoints and belvederes for rent

Belvederes, panoramic terraces, viewpoints over rural Italian landscapes — available for rent via Rural Pop-Up. For shoots, ceremonies, private events with breathtaking views.

Photo of Area prato fiera: piazza Vitale Robaldo in Cravanzana
5 spaces
Category · Localities and hamlets

Localities and hamlets for rent

Entire hamlets, rural localities and small settlements in Italian municipalities — available for rent via Rural Pop-Up. Ideal for distributed festivals, large-scale shoots, events that require an integral setting.

Sport and the outdoors

Gyms, pitches, green areas and campsites for training camps, tournaments, outdoor activities and days out with children.

Photo of Palarocche in Santo Stefano Roero
70 spaces
Category · Outdoor

Outdoor spaces in Italian villages

Piazzas, camping areas, panoramic belvederes, outdoor sport facilities — all outdoor public spaces of small Italian municipalities. Available for rent via Rural Pop-Up for outdoor events, markets, festivals, retreats.

Photo of Campo sportivo in Ottiglio
25 spaces
Category · Sport centers

Sport centers and facilities for rent

Gyms, multi-purpose courts, sport centers in Italian villages — often underused during the week — available for rent via Rural Pop-Up. Perfect for retreats, amateur tournaments, group training.

Photo of Piazza Professor Bergadani in Monteu Roero
74 spaces
Category · Sport and nature

Sport and green areas in Italian villages

Training with a horizon of hills instead of concrete. Municipal sport centers, piazzas, belvederes and outdoor areas in small Italian villages — available for rent via Rural Pop-Up for sport, gatherings, tournaments, retreats and every form of slow well-being immersed in nature.

Photo of Piazzale eventi in Cella Monte
70 spaces
Category · Sports events

Sports events in Italian villages

Amateur competitions do not need stadiums. Municipal sport centers, piazzas, camping areas, belvederes and outdoor facilities in small Italian villages — available for rent via Rural Pop-Up for tournaments, sports festivals, village races, amateur events. The real win is going home with a smile.

Photo of Salone polifunzionale in Vezza d'Alba
115 spaces
Category · Sport retreats

Sport retreats in nature

Training seriously means leaving the noise behind. Municipal guesthouses, sport centers, outdoor areas and panoramic belvederes in small Italian villages — available for rent via Rural Pop-Up for amateur team retreats, training camps, yoga and martial-arts retreats. Clean air, slow rhythm outside training, local food.

Photo of Area giochi bimbi in Albaretto della Torre
11 spaces
Category · Kids areas

Kids areas and playgrounds for rent

Equipped playgrounds, areas dedicated to children in Italian villages — available for rent via Rural Pop-Up. For birthday parties, workshops, summer camps, family events.

Work and hospitality

Spaces to work away from the office, company retreats and workshops, with places to sleep and eat nearby.

Photo of Rifugio / Museo resistenza in Somano
82 spaces
Category · Rural coworking

Coworking in Italian villages

Wi-Fi and silence: who said they're mutually exclusive? Libraries, civic halls, cultural centers and bars in small Italian villages — spaces to set up your workstation for days or whole seasons. Reliable connection, natural light, accessible cost, human rhythm. Available for rent via Rural Pop-Up.

Photo of Salone Jolly in Feisoglio
106 spaces
Category · Corporate retreats

Corporate retreats in Italian villages

Bringing the team out of the meeting room literally changes the conversations. Municipal guesthouses, historic palaces, cultural centers and panoramic belvederes in small Italian villages — available for rent via Rural Pop-Up for corporate retreats, off-sites, strategic planning meetings. Nature, focus, transparent pricing.

Photo of Teatro “Chiesa dei Battuti" in Rodello
115 spaces
Category · Corporate events

Corporate events in Italian villages

A historic palace always wins over a hotel meeting room. Historic palaces, towers, multi-purpose halls, theatres, deconsacrated churches and cultural centers in small Italian villages — perfect for product launches, galas, conventions, client dinners and any corporate event looking for a memorable setting. Rentable via Rural Pop-Up.

Photo of Salone comunale in Somano
77 spaces
Category · Workshops

Workshop spaces for rent

Multi-purpose halls, cultural centers, libraries — spaces in Italian villages configurable for craft workshops, training sessions, educational activities, corporate team-building. Available for rent via Rural Pop-Up.

Photo of Monteoliveto in Cortemilia
4 spaces
Category · Accommodation and lodgings

Accommodation and lodgings for rent

Municipal guesthouses, community-managed lodgings and hostels in Italian villages — available for rent via Rural Pop-Up. Complete solutions for artist residencies, corporate retreats, sports camps, study groups.

Photo of Torretta Medievale in Albaretto della Torre
91 spaces
Category · Hostels and retreats

Hostels and retreats in Italian nature

Turn off your phone. Turn attention back on. Municipal guesthouses, hostels, camping areas and panoramic spaces in Italian villages — available for rent via Rural Pop-Up for silent retreats, yoga, meditation, creative residencies, group weekends. Peace as the main ingredient.

Photo of Enoteca / Ristorante Comunale Il Crutín in Borgomale
6 spaces
Category · Bars and restaurants

Municipal bars and restaurants for rent

Bars and restaurants owned by the municipality — many of them historic, rooted in the community, some looking for a new chapter — available for rent via Rural Pop-Up. A real chance to change life: running a village place means new relationships, human rhythms, nature around you, a geography of work far from urban frenzy. And in the short term: gastronomic pop-ups, chef residencies, private events.

Places waiting for someone

Spaces in search of people: to fix up, to reopen or to run — sometimes the start of a different life.

Photo of Salone polifunzionale in Cossano Belbo
14 spaces
Category · To save

Spaces to save in Italian villages

Public buildings to restore and village activities to save — the 'to save' category collects the most concrete regeneration opportunities in Italian villages. Rentable via Rural Pop-Up with flexible arrangements: free-loan, long-term, participatory management.

Photo of Voltoni Scalea Barocca in Montemagno
83 spaces
Category · Underutilized

Underutilized public spaces

Halls, gyms, libraries and civic centres that sit empty for most of the week, in small Italian municipalities. Available for rent via Rural Pop-Up — opportunities for those looking for a space for recurring activities.

Photo of Torre Medievale in Perletto
8 spaces
Category · To restore

Spaces to restore, for rent

Public buildings awaiting new life — former schools, former warehouses, former barracks — in small Italian municipalities. Available via Rural Pop-Up for long-term rentals, free-loan arrangements, participatory regeneration projects.

Photo of Baia Blanca in Levice
7 spaces
Category · To save

Activities to save in Italian villages

Shops, taverns, newsstands, grocery stores, multi-function village hubs — activities at risk of closing or already closed — available via Rural Pop-Up for those who want to revive them. Concrete opportunities for new operators and community projects.

Photo of Circolo in Igliano
5 spaces
Category · Manager wanted

Manager wanted — village businesses to take over

Not a dream — an offer. Historic bars, hostels, multi-function grocery stores, civic halls in small Italian villages — businesses at risk of closing — looking for a new person or a new project. For those who want a rooted life change: fewer queues, more craft, more community. Opportunities collected here via Rural Pop-Up.

Photo of Via Cesare Battisti e Piazza Regina Margherita in Frassinello Monferrato
110 spaces
Category · Gastronomic pop-ups

Gastronomic pop-ups in Italian villages

The cuisine of a village is not a backdrop, it is an ingredient. Municipal bars, multi-purpose halls, piazzas, stone cellars and cultural centers in small Italian villages — available for rent via Rural Pop-Up for gastronomic pop-ups, supper clubs, themed dinners, chef residencies. Local raw material, natural scenography.

Photo of Casa Comunale di Trezzo Tinella in Trezzo Tinella
38 spaces
Category · Life change

Change life: work in an Italian village

It is not about disconnecting. It is about starting again. In the public spaces of small Italian villages — bars, guesthouses, civic halls, libraries — there is room for those who want to bring their experience to a human-scale context, far from traffic and concrete. Green around, a small community, a human rhythm: a different geography of work, gathered via Rural Pop-Up.