Italy\u2019s 7% flat-tax scheme for foreign retirees usually conjures up images of sun-soaked southern villages. Yet a special exception means a handful of central Italian towns \u2013 many in Marche and Umbria \u2013 also qualify. These towns lie outside the traditional southern regions but were included in the program due to their small size and, in several cases, their resilience in the face of recent earthquakes. We\u2019ve handpicked ten such towns to showcase the variety on offer. Each has its own unique charm – from hilltop universities and wine valleys to pilgrim sanctuaries and foodie havens – all wrapped in a relaxed lifestyle ideal for expats and retirees. Below, we present you with a selection of ten 7% tax towns in Umbria and the Marche, picked among the most picturesque and with the highest walkability scores for the area. Camerino Camerino is a hilltop gem with a surprisingly cosmopolitan air for its size. Home to a university dating back to the Middle Ages, the town blends historic grandeur with youthful energy. As the onetime capital of the Duchy of Da Varano, Camerino\u2019s centro storico brims with cultural landmarks \u2013 from a 15th-century ducal palace adorned with frescoes to the remains…<\/p>\n