Fiorano Modenese
16,700 residents · 119,900 within 5 km · 123 m above sea level
What Fiorano Modenese is actually like
Fiorano Modenese, nestled in the Emilia-Romagna region, is a town enriched by its historical and cultural significance. Renowned for its ceramic industry, it boasts attractions like the Spezzano Castle with its Renaissance artworks and the Salse di Nirano Regional Nature Reserve, famed for its unique mud volcanoes. The town thrives on its culinary traditions, offering delights such as 'gnocco fritto' and 'crescentine'. Fiorano is closely associated with the automotive icon Ferrari, providing opportunities for guided tours and an insight into its motorsports heritage. While the town presents a decent living standard with good air quality and healthcare, expats may find the nearest beach over a hundred kilometers away, a consideration for those seeking coastal relaxation. Additionally, cultural festivals, such as the Festival of 8 September, add vibrancy to life in this historical locale, making it appealing to both retirees and expats alike.
How Fiorano Modenese is built
Post-war expanded comune
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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