Mirandola
Emilia-Romagna · Modena

Mirandola

24,600 residents · 70,500 within 5 km · 19 m above sea level

88Quality of life
72Infrastruktur
82Economy

What Mirandola is actually like

Mirandola, situated in Emilia-Romagna, offers a blend of historical richness and modern living that appeals to expats and retirees. Known as the city of the Pico family, it boasts significant architectural heritage and is the birthplace of Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, a key figure of the Renaissance. While this charming town thrives in its biomedical industry, offering robust job opportunities, it is also famous for its culinary traditions, including the creation of zampone, a local delicacy. The recently reopened Church of Santa Maria Maggiore serves as a cultural landmark, complementing local dining experiences featuring dishes such as Maccherone al Pettine. Despite its attractiveness, living in Mirandola may present some challenges; the nearest coastal beach is over 99 kilometers away, which could be a downside for those seeking a seaside lifestyle. However, its impressive walkability, efficient internet connectivity, and proximity to Modena make it a practical choice for expats.

How Mirandola is built

Post-war expanded comune

Pre-war 34%Mid-century 54%Modern 12%
Settlement pattern
Compact
13% of homes scattered in the countryside
In town 87%Dispersed 13%
Condition
88%
Some wear — 12% needs work
Good / excellent 88%Poor / mediocre 12%
Occupancy
80%
Lived-in year-round — 20% holiday or vacant
Main homes 80%Holiday or vacant 20%
MirandolaQuarantoliMortizzuolo-Ponte San PellegrinoSan Martino SpinoSan Martino CaranoGavelloTramuschio
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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