Fidenza
Emilia-Romagna · Parma

Fidenza

27,400 residents · 60,400 within 5 km · 78 m above sea level

81Quality of life
69Infrastruktur
81Economy

What Fidenza is actually like

Fidenza, nestled in Emilia-Romagna, is a vibrant town renowned for its rich history and culinary traditions. Located along the historical Via Emilia, it is easily accessible, just 23 kilometers from Parma. The town's key attractions include the impressive Romanesque cathedral, the remains of a Roman bridge, and a 14th-century tower gate, reflecting its historical significance. Fidenza is also home to the renowned Fidenza Village, a shopping destination featuring designer goods. Culturally, Fidenza thrives on its culinary heritage, offering local specialties such as Lambrusco wine, prosciutto, and tortellini. The Museo del Duomo and Museo dei Fossili provide insight into its historical and cultural richness. While the town boasts a walkability score indicating ease of living, some may find the pace slower compared to larger cities. Nevertheless, for expats and retirees, Fidenza presents an inviting blend of tradition, culture, and community.

How Fidenza is built

Post-war expanded comune

Pre-war 17%Mid-century 70%Modern 13%
Settlement pattern
Semi-dispersed
18% of homes scattered in the countryside
In town 82%Dispersed 18%
Condition
90%
Mostly sound — 10% needs work
Good / excellent 90%Poor / mediocre 10%
Occupancy
90%
Lived-in year-round — 10% holiday or vacant
Main homes 90%Holiday or vacant 10%
FidenzaSanta MargheritaCastione MarchesiFornioPonte GhiaraChiusa FerrandaBastelli
Historic coreEstablishedPost-warModernRuralSparsely built

Building age, condition and occupancy from the ISTAT census (2011), by census section. Occupancy is shown as one honest split — the 2011 census does not reliably separate holiday homes from vacant ones.

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