Elevation

[?] Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
133

Population

[?] This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
10800

Real Population (5km)

[?] Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
33500

Air Quality Rating

[?] Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
92

Region

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Walkability

Walker’s Paradise

Housing availability

[?] Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Low

Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)

59
/ 16

Climate Description

Mild winters, warm summers, ample sunshine, light snowfall, comfortable temperatures.

Cividale del Friuli

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Historic town with Lombard heritage, notable attractions, safety, tranquility, and quality of life.

Quality of Life Score

[?]Factors in air quality, amenities, walkability, population, and environmental risks. Higher scores suggest better living conditions.

68

Quality of Infrastructure

[?]Measures internet speed, healthcare access, airports, rail, and walkability. Higher scores mean better connectivity and essential services.

60

Quality of Economy

[?]Based on income, property prices, job availability, and population density. Higher scores indicate stronger economic conditions.

72

Summary

Cividale del Friuli, a historic gem in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, offers expats an enticing blend of culture, history, and quality living. This small town is notable for its rich heritage, dating back to its origins as the Lombard duchy, and boasts attractions such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and the striking Devil’s Bridge. The vibrant Piazza Paolo Diacono and the National Archaeological Museum provide glimpses into the town’s medieval past. Daily life is enhanced by an array of family-friendly activities and a selection of cafés and restaurants that cater to diverse tastes.

With easy access to Slovenia, residents can enjoy cross-border shopping, while the local environment is characterized by tranquility and safety. While its size might limit some urban conveniences, Cividale del Friuli compensates with exceptional air quality and community-oriented living, making it a suitable choice for expats and retirees seeking a serene lifestyle in Italy.

✅ Pros

– High-quality healthcare facilities available for residents.
– Excellent air quality enhances overall well-being.
– Low unemployment rate indicates a stable economy.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore.
– Opportunities for community integration and social activities.
– Convenient transportation options facilitate travel and access.
– Mild climate suitable for year-round outdoor activities.
– Moderate tourism fosters a vibrant local atmosphere.
– Adequate infrastructure supports daily living needs.
– Good internet connectivity for remote work and communication.

❌ Cons

– Limited nightlife options may leave night owls disappointed.
– Smaller expat community can feel isolating for newcomers.
– Limited shopping choices compared to larger cities.
– Some cultural activities may lack variety and frequency.
– Infrastructure score suggests room for improvement in services.
– Weather can be unpredictable; pack for all seasons!
– Language barrier may complicate daily interactions for some.
– Medical facility options may feel limited for specialized care.
– Internet speeds could be slower than in bigger cities.
– Tourism may not satisfy those craving a bustling environment.

Cividale del Friuli Demographics

Population

[?] This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.

10800

Real Population (5km band)

[?] Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.

33500

Births Per 100 Deaths

30.0

Population Data Source

ISTAT,2023

Estimated Unemployment Rate

Touristy Index

[?] Calculation of tourist density index for the city, comparing its total tourist number to the overall average tourist number of the region relative to its own population.The index indicates how a location’s tourist density compares to the average, with values above 100 representing higher-than-average density and values below 100 representing lower-than-average density.

Some Tourism

Income per capita (2023)

[?] This is an estimation of average income per resident for this town, based on 2023 data from the Italian Ministry of Finance.

23600

Income rank in Italy (2023)

[?] This is a ranking of the town's average income per resident, against the full list of townships in Italy.

1256 out of 7901

Infrastructure and Connectivity

Closest Airport

Name

Friuli Venezia Giulia (Trieste)

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

7

Driving Time

33min(s)

Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, also known as Trieste Airport, is located near Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy, serving the Trieste region in north-eastern Italy. It has seen substantial growth in passenger numbers, with key routes to major European cities like Frankfurt, Milan, Rome, and Barcelona, and serves as a hub for Ryanair. Notable for its intermodal transit hub, the airport offers convenient railway and road connections, enhancing accessibility and making it a vital gateway for international and domestic travellers.

2nd Closest Airport

Name

Marco Polo (Venice)

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

8

Driving Time

77min(s)

Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is situated in Tessera, part of the Venice municipality, approximately 7.6 kilometres from Mestre and Venice. The airport is a focus city for airlines like Ryanair and easyJet, with scheduled flights to 90 destinations in 35 countries, including key European cities as well as seasonal routes to the US, Canada, Korea, and the Middle East. Renowned for its water transport links, the airport provides straightforward access to Venice, enhancing connectivity for both leisure and business travellers.

3rd Closest Airport

Name

Antonio Canova (Treviso)

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

7

Driving Time

80min(s)

Antonio Canova (Treviso) Airport is located about 3 km from Treviso and 31 km from Venice, serving as an accessible alternative to Venice Marco Polo Airport. With over 3 million passengers annually, it caters primarily to European destinations, being a focus city for low-cost carrier Ryanair which offers direct flights to cities such as Alicante, Berlin, and Budapest. This airport is recognized for its budget-friendly connections within Europe, mainly serving leisure travellers heading to or from the Veneto region, including popular routes to Southern Europe and Eastern Europe.

Closest Rail

Name

Stazione di Cividale

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

5

Driving Time

5min(s)

Train service at Stazione di Cividale offers a range of regional train services. The main rail line serving the station is operated by Ferrovie Udine-Cividale, which connects Cividale with the city of Udine.

Key destinations with direct train connections include:
– Udine
– Other regional stops in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region.

The primary train operator is Trenitalia, while Ferrovie Udine-Cividale specifically handles local routes.

Trains typically run hourly, with additional services at peak times providing departures approximately every thirty minutes. Services at this station do not include high-speed trains; instead, they are primarily regional trains, catering to local and regional travel needs.

2nd Closest Rail

Name

Stazione di Bottenicco Zona Industriale

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

4

Driving Time

8min(s)

Train service at Stazione di Bottenicco Zona Industriale is primarily regional, focusing on connecting smaller towns and industrial areas in the region. The key points of the train services are as follows:

– **Rail lines that stop here**: The station serves the regional lines operated by Ferrovie Udine Cividale.

– **Key destinations connected by direct trains**: Direct trains from this station typically connect to nearby cities and larger towns in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, though specific key destinations were not detailed.

– **Train operators**: The principal operator for services at this station is Ferrovie Udine Cividale, with other major operators like Trenitalia not listed as serving the station regularly.

– **Frequency of departures**: Trains depart at an hourly interval during peak times, though frequency can vary, with fewer services available during off-peak hours.

– **Train types**: The services are primarily regional-only, with no indication of high-speed train services stopping at this station.

3rd Closest Rail

Name

Stazione di Moimacco

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

5

Driving Time

9min(s)

Train service at Stazione di Moimacco includes the following features:
– **Rail Lines**: The main rail line serving the station is operated by Ferrovie Udine Civitale.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct trains connect Moimacco to key destinations such as Udine and Cividale del Friuli.
– **Train Operators**: The primary operator is Ferrovie Udine Civitale, which provides the regional services.
– **Frequency of Departures**: Trains to Udine operate approximately every hour, with about 15 connections available per day. Services to Cividale del Friuli are also available on an hourly basis.
– **Type of Services**: The services at this station are regional only, with no high-speed trains stopping at Moimacco.

Overall, Stazione di Moimacco provides reliable regional train services, connecting passengers efficiently to nearby cities.

Infrastructure & Amenities

Within 10km

Auto Repair Shops

50

Bars

29

Cafes

8

Cinemas

9

Dentists

12

Golf Courses

1

Gyms

3

Health Clinics

3

Hiking Trails

1

Historical Sites

100

Libraries

0

Museums

0

Parks

19

Pharmacies

3

Restaurants

87

Shopping Centres

15

Supermarkets

25

Spas

17

Beach

Name

Fiume Natisone - Localita' Stupizza

Driving Distance

18mins

Water Quality Rating

1 - Excellent

Mountain Resort

Name

Tarvisio - Monte Lussari

Driving Distance

75mins

Healthcare

Healthcare Score

[?] Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.

0

Nearest Hospital Name

Ospedale Civile-Pronto Soccors

Drive Time to Nearest Hospital

3 minutes

Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km

0

Local Public Healthcare Provider

ASU FRIULI CENTRALE

Healthcare Quality Description

In this area of Friuli Venezia Giulia, healthcare quality exhibits a mixed profile. Local hospital care commands notable approval, reflecting overall adequacy. However, emergency response sees variation, with efficient management of post-heart attack readmissions but challenges in rapid heart attack interventions. The handling of bone fractures and short-stay surgeries could also benefit from improvement. Readmissions following heart failure demonstrate robust performance. Nonetheless, minimally invasive procedures for breast cancer require significant advancement. Prospective expats and retirees should weigh these factors when evaluating healthcare quality in the region.

Safety

Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)

[?] Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.

Moderate Earthquake Risk

Road Accidents Rate per 10k Inhabitants

[?] Calculation of road accidents per 10,000 people based on the number of deaths and injuries registered in roads for year 2022 for the city.

49

Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk

[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.

3

Percentage of Population at Flood Risk

[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.

9

Car Insurance Price Index

[?] The car insurance price index is a measure of how a city's average car insurance premium compares to the national average, expressed as a percentage. A value of 100 indicates that the city's premium is equal to the national average. Values above 100 show higher premiums, while values below 100 show lower premiums.

88.415

Housing & Property Market

Housing availability

[?] Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.

Low

Property Prices per m²

[?] Calculation of property sale prices per square meter for apartments, houses in the city. Median (50th Percentile): The midpoint price, where half the values are above and half below. First Quartile (25th Percentile): The price below which 25% of properties fall. Third Quartile (75th Percentile): The price below which 75% of properties fall.

First Quartile

1166

Median

1364

Third Quartile

1485

Connectivity & Digital Access

Walkability Description

Walker's Paradise

Avg Download Speed (Mbps)

59

Fast Download Speed (Mbps)

70

Slow Download Speed (Mbps)

45

Education

Avg Schools Ranking (All Criteria)

[?] This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking at all the indicators provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year. Note that figures are only provided by the ministry at the school catchment area level, and therefore several schools may be grouped together.

Top 30%

Avg Schools Ranking (Standardised Tests)

[?] This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking the students' results in national standardised tests. The data is provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year.

Top 40%

Counts of School

Climate & Weather

Precipitation

[?] Based on daily climate data for precipitation from OPEN-METEO this parameter indicates how a city's annual precipitation compares to others in terms of percentage, with values ranging from 0 (lowest) to 1 (highest). For example, a percentile rank of 0.75 means the city's total precipitation is higher than 75% of other cities.

Very High (81st-90th percentile)

Sunshine

Below Average (31st-40th percentile)

Snowfall

Below Average (31st-40th percentile)

Min Annual Temperature (°C)

[?] This parameter represents the monthly average of daily minimum temperatures for January, based on data from OPEN-METEO.

-0.7

Max Annual Temperature (°C)

[?] This parameter represents the monthly average of daily minimum temperatures for January, based on data from OPEN-METEO.

27.5

Climate Description

Cividale del Friuli offers a climate that supports a variety of outdoor activities throughout the year, with mild winters and warm summers. The region enjoys ample sunshine, allowing for extended periods of outdoor leisure and cultural events. Snowfall is relatively light and infrequent, typically clearing up quickly, which minimizes disruptions to daily life and travel. Summer temperatures peak at comfortable levels, not excessively hot, ideal for exploring local vineyards or ancient heritage sites. Winters are cool but not severe, with temperatures rarely dipping below freezing, ensuring that the scenic beauty can be appreciated year-round without extreme cold to deter the enjoyment.

Annual Temperature Chart (Min)

Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.

Annual Temperature Chart (Max)

Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.

Sunny Days By Month

Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.

Environmental & Air Quality

Classifications

PM10

[?] PM10 levels indicate Good air quality at 0–20 µg/m³, Fair at 20–40 µg/m³, Moderate at 40–50 µg/m³, Poor at 50–100 µg/m³, Very Poor at 100–150 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 150–1200 µg/m³.

Good

PM2.5

[?] PM2.5 is Good if PM2.5 levels are between 0–10 µg/m³, Fair between 10–20 µg/m³, Moderate between 20–25 µg/m³, Poor between 25–50 µg/m³, Very Poor between 50–75 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor between 75–800 µg/m³.

Fair

NO2

[?] NO₂ levels are considered Good at 0–40 µg/m³, Fair at 40–90 µg/m³, Moderate at 90–120 µg/m³, Poor at 120–230 µg/m³, Very Poor at 230–340 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 340–1000 µg/m³.

Good

SO2

[?] SO₂ levels indicate Good air quality at 0–100 µg/m³, Fair at 100–200 µg/m³, Moderate at 200–350 µg/m³, Poor at 350–500 µg/m³, Very Poor at 500–750 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 750–1250 µg/m³.

Good

O₃

[?] For O₃, the air is Good at 0–50 µg/m³, Fair at 50–100 µg/m³, Moderate at 100–130 µg/m³, Poor at 130–240 µg/m³, Very Poor at 240–380 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 380–800 µg/m³.

Fair

Air Quality Rating

[?] Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.

92

Air Quality Description

Cividale del Friuli offers residents a commendable quality of air, a significant advantage for those considering relocation. The particulate matter levels, particularly PM10 and PM2.5, are generally within good to fair ranges, denoting a relatively low presence of these fine pollutants that often degrade urban living environments. The town also records good levels of nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide—gases typically linked with industrial activities—which here are minimal, thus contributing to the overall pleasant environmental conditions. The ozone level stands at a fair rating, balancing between urban life and cleaner rural air, making Cividale del Friuli an appealing option for those seeking a healthier lifestyle.

Cividale del Friuli offers residents a commendable quality of air, a significant advantage for those considering relocation. The particulate matter levels, particularly PM10 and PM2.5, are generally within good to fair ranges, denoting a relatively low presence of these fine pollutants that often degrade urban living environments. The town also records good levels of nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide—gases typically linked with industrial activities—which here are minimal, thus contributing to the overall pleasant environmental conditions. The ozone level stands at a fair rating, balancing between urban life and cleaner rural air, making Cividale del Friuli an appealing option for those seeking a healthier lifestyle.

Town Descriptions

Getting There

Cividale del Friuli offers reasonable connectivity, situated near the A23 motorway facilitating access to major regional routes. The town is served by two local train stations, providing limited rail options, while Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport in Trieste and Marco Polo Airport in Venice serve air travel needs.

Getting Around

Local Cuisine

Cividale del Friuli’s culinary scene is defined by a unique blend of traditional and modern influences, showcasing the rich gastronomic heritage of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Prominent local dishes include frico, a popular preparation of cheese and potatoes, and gubana, a sweet pastry filled with nuts and raisins. The town is well-regarded for its wines, particularly the indigenous Ribolla Gialla. Dining options range from family-run trattorias offering typical Friulian fare to more contemporary establishments covering international cuisines such as Moroccan and Mediterranean. The presence of fine dining venues, including the Michelin-starred Al Monastero, reflects a commitment to gourmet culture in the area. The diversity of eateries provides a broad range of culinary experiences, catering to various tastes and preferences, from casual street food to sophisticated dining.

Shopping Overview

The shopping landscape features a variety of categories, including supermarkets, local markets, boutiques, and shopping centres. Notably, there are farmers’ markets and a selection of gift and speciality shops. The area is also home to commercial centres that cater to general retail needs. Visitors can find clothing stores, antiques, and local products, alongside department stores and outlets for music and souvenirs.

Neighborhoods

Green Areas and Parks

Cividale del Friuli features notable outdoor activities including the Anello Cividale del Friuli and the Alpe Adria Trail, Segment 29. Both are popular hiking routes, with the Anello trail being an easier option at approximately 4.9 miles and the Alpe Adria Trail offering a moderate challenge at 8.1 miles. Other hiking options include the Purgessimo – Castel Gronumbergo trail. The area is also known for its green sanctuary, the “Area verde del Rio dei Mulini,” which provides a natural escape within the city limits.

✅ Pros

– High-quality healthcare facilities available for residents.
– Excellent air quality enhances overall well-being.
– Low unemployment rate indicates a stable economy.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore.
– Opportunities for community integration and social activities.
– Convenient transportation options facilitate travel and access.
– Mild climate suitable for year-round outdoor activities.
– Moderate tourism fosters a vibrant local atmosphere.
– Adequate infrastructure supports daily living needs.
– Good internet connectivity for remote work and communication.

❌ Cons

– Limited nightlife options may leave night owls disappointed.
– Smaller expat community can feel isolating for newcomers.
– Limited shopping choices compared to larger cities.
– Some cultural activities may lack variety and frequency.
– Infrastructure score suggests room for improvement in services.
– Weather can be unpredictable; pack for all seasons!
– Language barrier may complicate daily interactions for some.
– Medical facility options may feel limited for specialized care.
– Internet speeds could be slower than in bigger cities.
– Tourism may not satisfy those craving a bustling environment.

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