Fiesso d'Artico
Veneto · Venezia

Fiesso d'Artico

8,600 residents · 107,400 within 5 km · 8 m above sea level

87Quality of life
87Infrastructure
80Economy

What Fiesso d'Artico is actually like

Tucked along the banks of the Brenta River, Fiesso d'Artico serves as a picturesque emblem of the Veneto region. Historically, this quaint town contributed significantly to Venice's maritime endeavors, supplying expertly crafted ships. Today, Fiesso d'Artico is renowned primarily for its high-quality footwear industry, a modern reflection of its artisanal legacy. The town offers a serene escape from the bustling tourist spots with its elegant villas lining the river, echoing stories of Venice’s opulent past. With a population that embodies warmth and traditional Italian hospitality, residents and visitors alike enjoy the peaceful riverside ambience. Moreover, its proximity to Venice makes it a strategic starting point for exploring the historical and cultural riches of the area.

How Fiesso d'Artico is built

Post-war expanded comune

Pre-war 8%Mid-century 68%Modern 24%
Settlement pattern
Compact
2% of homes scattered in the countryside
In town 98%Dispersed 2%
Condition
92%
Mostly sound — 8% needs work
Good / excellent 92%Poor / mediocre 8%
Occupancy
82%
Lived-in year-round — 18% holiday or vacant
Main homes 82%Holiday or vacant 18%
FiessoBassaCogno
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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