These pictures of Italy's 'dying town' go viral

A child runs towards the entrance to the town of Civita di Bagnoregio, accessible only by bridge and known as 'the dying town' due its susceptibility to erosion and landslides, Italy.

Mayor of Civita di Bagnoregio, Luca Profili, walks in Civita di Bagnoregio, accessible only by a bridge and known as 'the dying town' due its susceptibility to erosion and landslides, Italy.

People have drinks while sitting on the steps of a church in Civita di Bagnoregio, accessible only by a bridge and known as 'the dying town' due its susceptibility to erosion and landslides, Italy.

A resident waves as she walks past the main square of Civita di Bagnoregio, accessible only by a bridge and known as 'the dying town' due its susceptibility to erosion and landslides, Italy.

General view of Civita di Bagnoregio, accessible only by a bridge and known as 'the dying town' due its susceptibility to erosion and landslides, Italy.

People walk on the bridge connecting the mainland to Civita di Bagnoregio, accessible only by a bridge and known as 'the dying town' due its susceptibility to erosion and landslides, Italy.

People walk past a closed restaurant in Civita di Bagnoregio, accessible only by a bridge and known as 'the dying town' due its susceptibility to erosion and landslides, Italy.

A cat sits in front of a closed cafe in Civita di Bagnoregio, accessible only by a bridge and known as 'the dying town' due its susceptibility to erosion and landslides, Italy.

A resident takes a break as she walks the bridge connecting the mainland to Civita di Bagnoregio, accessible only by a bridge and known as 'the dying town' due its susceptibility to erosion and landslides, Italy.

A partially damaged house is seen in Civita di Bagnoregio, accessible only by a bridge and known as 'the dying town' due its susceptibility to erosion and landslides, Italy.