Hi UgoI understand that Bologna was once part of the papal states until Italy became a kingdom between 1859-1861 and today it is the capital of the Region of Emilia Romagna. As far as I understand all that is left of the papal states today is the Vatican City.
Hi RF83.I suggest Emilia Romagna. We live in the mountains an hour outside Modena and similarly Reggio Emilia which ever route you decide to take, in a small town called Polinago. It is about an hour to drive to Modena or Reggio, but we are 25 minutes from the large town of Pavullo nel Frignano which has schools as well as the high school, hospital, supermarkets and everything one needs. I believe our town would be a lovely place to bring up children. There is a school and Asilo in the town which has about 135 children aged from 3 years to 13 years. The rents are very, very reasonable - nowhere near your 800 euro mark, a very, very large house in the town is about 500 euros per month.Without knowing what business you are thinking of there could be possibilities. It is a rural setting but we have the best of both world. In summer the temperatures are at least 5 degrees cooler than Reggio or Modena, winter there is snow but the roads are cleared and well kept. The air is fresh and clean, food prices very moderate and the outdoor life style is wonderful - walking, cycling MTB, skiing or snow shoe walking in winter.The town has 2 doctors, a pharmacy, small , supermarket, bakery, butcher, dentist comes twice a week, a couple of bars. The largest employer is SAU a fine precision tool maker which employs about 120 people. To buy a house/apartment is naturally cheaper than in the cities. Bologna, the capital of Emilia Romagna is 90 minutes away and has an international airport, and major railway hub. All the cities on the plains don't have a climate as pleasant as ours - they can be very hot and humid in summer and foggy in winter.We moved here nearly 7 years ago as an older couple, from Australia, and have made friends with many of the younger people here. We love the semi-rural life style and if I can answer any questions I would be happy to do so. Good luck.Winnifred
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Hi UgoI understand that Bologna was once part of the papal states until Italy became a kingdom between 1859-1861 and today it is the capital of the Region of Emilia Romagna. As far as I understand all that is left of the papal states today is the Vatican City.
Hi RF83.I suggest Emilia Romagna. We live in the mountains an hour outside Modena and similarly Reggio Emilia which ever route you decide to take, in a small town called Polinago. It is about an hour to drive to Modena or Reggio, but we are 25 minutes from the large town of Pavullo nel Frignano which has schools as well as the high school, hospital, supermarkets and everything one needs. I believe our town would be a lovely place to bring up children. There is a school and Asilo in the town which has about 135 children aged from 3 years to 13 years. The rents are very, very reasonable - nowhere near your 800 euro mark, a very, very large house in the town is about 500 euros per month.Without knowing what business you are thinking of there could be possibilities. It is a rural setting but we have the best of both world. In summer the temperatures are at least 5 degrees cooler than Reggio or Modena, winter there is snow but the roads are cleared and well kept. The air is fresh and clean, food prices very moderate and the outdoor life style is wonderful - walking, cycling MTB, skiing or snow shoe walking in winter.The town has 2 doctors, a pharmacy, small , supermarket, bakery, butcher, dentist comes twice a week, a couple of bars. The largest employer is SAU a fine precision tool maker which employs about 120 people. To buy a house/apartment is naturally cheaper than in the cities. Bologna, the capital of Emilia Romagna is 90 minutes away and has an international airport, and major railway hub. All the cities on the plains don't have a climate as pleasant as ours - they can be very hot and humid in summer and foggy in winter.We moved here nearly 7 years ago as an older couple, from Australia, and have made friends with many of the younger people here. We love the semi-rural life style and if I can answer any questions I would be happy to do so. Good luck.Winnifred