The Italian government is currently giving away 103 historic sites, free of charge, to any interested parties — but only to those who pledge to restore these abandoned buildings and transform them into appealing sites for tourists, such as restaurants or hotels.

The Cammini e Percosi (Paths and Tracks) program, launched by the State Property Agency and Ministry of Cultural Heritage, arises as a unique way to promote the country’s treasures that lie off the beaten path. It’s also intended as a solution to the overcrowding of popular urban destinations, from Rome to Venice, and one that theoretically guarantees the longterm oversight of neglected sites.

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Aspiring owners have to fill out an application detailing their plans for the property, which allows you to select up to three desired sites. As The Localreported, successful applicants will receive the rights to the property for nine years, after which they will have the option of renewal for an additional nine. In some cases, entrepreneurs who conceive of highly attractive plans may receive a 50-year lease.

The deadline for applications is June 26.