Pordenone
Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Pordenone

52,300 residents · 123,200 within 5 km · 30 m above sea level

82Quality of life
77Infrastrutture
87Economy

What Pordenone is actually like

Pordenone, located in the picturesque region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, offers a small-town charm with the convenience of urban amenities, making it ideal for expats and retirees. The town’s well-preserved historical centre features stunning architecture, including the Gothic-style Church of San Giorgio and the striking Palazzo Ricchieri, housing the local art museum. Pordenone is known for its vibrant cultural scene, hosting various festivals throughout the year that celebrate local traditions and arts. With excellent walkability and a robust local economy centered around manufacturing and services, residents benefit from a high quality of life. However, while the town boasts good healthcare services, some may find the internet infrastructure a bit slower than in larger cities. Its proximity to the charming beaches along the Adriatic coast provides a refreshing escape, although accessing them requires a short drive. Overall, Pordenone blends historical allure with a practical lifestyle, making it a compelling choice for foreign residents.

How Pordenone is built

Post-war expanded comune

Pre-war 14%Mid-century 70%Modern 16%
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
87%
Lived-in year-round — 13% holiday or vacant
Main homes 87%Holiday or vacant 13%
Pordenone
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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