Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella
Veneto · Verona

Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella

11,900 residents · 86,600 within 5 km · 158 m above sea level

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79Economy

What Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella is actually like

Nestled within the rich wine country of Verona, the charming town of Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella offers a blend of historical, cultural, and gastronomic experiences. Renowned for its production of Valpolicella wine, the town is an essential stop for oenophiles exploring the region. The landscape is marked by lush vineyards that beckon visitors with offerings of various wine tasting tours. Architecturally, it boasts structures that reflect its long history, including Romanesque churches and ancient villas. Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella benefits from its proximity to Lake Garda, Italy's largest lake, which adds to the attractiveness of the area with opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and boating. Economically, the town is supported by its wine production and tourism sectors, which are pivotal to its local economy. Overall, Sant'Ambrog piecefully combines its historical roots with modern leisure to create a serene yet stimulating environment ideal for both residents and international visitors.

How Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella is built

Post-war expanded comune

Pre-war 22%Mid-century 54%Modern 24%
Settlement pattern
Compact
5% of homes scattered in the countryside
In town 95%Dispersed 5%
Condition
87%
Some wear — 13% needs work
Good / excellent 87%Poor / mediocre 13%
Occupancy
93%
Lived-in year-round — 7% holiday or vacant
Main homes 93%Holiday or vacant 7%
Sant'Ambrogio di ValpollicellaMonteSan Giorgio di ValpolicellaCalcaroleBrentani
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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