Anguillara Sabazia
Lazio · Roma

Anguillara Sabazia

19,000 residents · 43,800 within 5 km · 186 m above sea level

86Quality of life
74Infrastrutture
74Economy

What Anguillara Sabazia is actually like

Anguillara Sabazia, located on the shores of Lake Bracciano just a short drive from Rome, combines rich history with captivating natural scenery. The town features a charming medieval layout, with key attractions such as the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, the Church of San Francesco, and the Historical Museum of Rural Culture. This museum showcases artifacts that illustrate local traditions and daily life, appealing to those interested in cultural heritage. Expats will find outdoor activities plentiful, including hiking, fishing, and boating in the pristine waters of the lake. While Anguillara Sabazia offers a tranquil lifestyle and excellent air quality, some challenges include limited accessibility to broader urban amenities compared to larger cities. However, its proximity to Rome and beautiful surrounding landscapes make it an appealing choice for retirees seeking culture, community, and a slower pace of life.

How Anguillara Sabazia is built

Post-war expanded comune

Pre-war 9%Mid-century 56%Modern 35%
Settlement pattern
Compact
12% of homes scattered in the countryside
In town 88%Dispersed 12%
Condition
83%
Some wear — 17% needs work
Good / excellent 83%Poor / mediocre 17%
Occupancy
94%
Lived-in year-round — 6% holiday or vacant
Main homes 94%Holiday or vacant 6%
Anguillara SabaziaPonton dell'ElceFosso PietrosoVigna di ValleBarattoliAlbuccetoI Grassi
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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