Monte San Pietro
Emilia-Romagna · Bologna

Monte San Pietro

10,800 residents · 73,400 within 5 km · 272 m above sea level

88Quality of life
66Infrastruktur
87Economy

What Monte San Pietro is actually like

Monte San Pietro, nestled in the Bologna area of Emilia-Romagna, offers expats a blend of cultural heritage and scenic beauty. A mere 15 kilometers from Bologna, this town features quaint hamlets, historical architecture, and a strong tradition of winemaking. Key attractions include the medieval Abbey of SS. Fabiano and Sebastiano, and the ancient church of Amola, renowned for its artistic "Via Crucis" by Mauro Gandolfi. With extensive views of the surrounding Apennines and proximity to urban amenities, it encourages outdoor pursuits and cultural excursions. The community, though small with a population of around 10,800, is noted for its friendly atmosphere and robust healthcare system. However, challenges such as limited public transport and a relatively high cost of living may be considerations for some. Access to Bologna’s international airport enhances connectivity, though the nearest beach is notably distant, limiting coastal leisure opportunities.

How Monte San Pietro is built

Post-war expanded comune

Pre-war 20%Mid-century 60%Modern 20%
Settlement pattern
Semi-dispersed
33% of homes scattered in the countryside
In town 67%Dispersed 33%
Condition
92%
Mostly sound — 8% needs work
Good / excellent 92%Poor / mediocre 8%
Occupancy
84%
Lived-in year-round — 16% holiday or vacant
Main homes 84%Holiday or vacant 16%
CalderinoMonte San GiovanniSan MartinoMontepastoreOcaBadiaSartorano
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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