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The province of Forlì-Cesena

The province of Forlì-Cesena is strategically located within the Adriatic area, with a population of 394 thousand residents. The territory enjoys a rich historical and artistic heritage across a multitude of towns and villages, integrated with numerous food and wine itineraries. Natural attractions range from the Tuscan-Romagnolo Apennines to the coastal marine oases, as well as renowned summer destinations such as Cesenatico, that are attracting residents thanks to their high quality of life. The main cities are Forlì and Cesena, where we also find two campuses of the University of Bologna, with about 12 thousand students (RER, a.y. 2023/24) and a strong international vocation. Visitor flows are also connected to two exhibition centres, in Forlì and Cesena. This territory is an important hub for the aerospace sector, thanks to the presence of top companies as Curti, the “Ciclope” Centre for International Cooperation in Long Pipe Experiments and the Forlì aeronautical technology pole. The main industries are building, agrifood and mechanical engineering followed by mechanical engineering, but the province is also at the heart of the regional Wellness Valley with companies as Technogym.

Population

FORLÌ-CESENA Data Source – Year
Total population 393,978 RER – 2024
Male 48.9% RER – 2024
Female 51.1% RER – 2024
% youth population (<15 years) 12.0% RER – 2024
% elderly population (>65 years) 25.2% RER – 2024
No. students enrolled in university 11,936 RER- a.y. 2023/24

Residential property market trends

(SOURCE OMI Agenzia delle Entrate, processing by ART-ER)

The province is made up of 30 municipalities and there are 3 Unions of municipalities.

The number of normalised transactions (NTN) in the province during 2023 was 4,556. This figure shows a +14% growth in the period 2018-2023.

In terms of property size, transactions in 2023 in the province of Forlì-Cesena can be broken down as shown:

  • 9% properties up to 50 sqm
  • 27% properties between 50 sqm and 85 sqm
  • 28% properties between 85 sqm and 115 sqm
  • 18% properties between 115 sqm and 145 sqm
  • 19% over 145 sqm

Description of socio-economic context

Production specialisation, districts and specialities, foreign investors in the province

The main industries are building and construction, agrifood and mechanical engineering. Other specialisations include the international district of upholstered furniture in Forlì. The territory is at the heart of the Wellness Valley with global brands such as Technogym, while the nautical sector boasts brands such as Ferretti. San Mauro Pascoli is home to a famous footwear district. Within agribusiness, distribution and the cold chain are strong areas, as well as the numerous typical products (from Sogliano cheese to the piadina). The province is home to two exhibition centres, one in Forlì and one in Cesena.

In the province, about 116 companies with turnover higher tha 1 million euros are controlled by a foreign global ultimate owner (2023, Aida BvD, data process. ART-ER), including: Ferretti, Celanese, GianvitoRossi, Sergio Rossi, Vossloh Fastening Systems, Club House.

Other outstanding companies include: Technogym, Arca, Apofruit, Orogel, Dorelan, Olitalia, Pollini, and Baldinini.

Companies and work Data Source – Year
Number of local units 44,783 Infocamere – 2024
Employees 141,498 Infocamere – 2024
Unemployment rate 5.2% Istat – 2023

Employees by supply chain
(Infocamere 2024, data processing by ART-ER)

Building and construction 32673_employees
Mechanical engineering 21017_employees
Agrifood 32185_employees
Health 11269_employees
Fashion 7607_employees
Culture and creativity (2023) 4592_employees
Chemical industry and plastic materials 895_employees

Services

Innovation, transport, smart city, etc.

The province of Forlì-Cesena is strategically located with two important freight terminals (Cesena and Villaselva), and proximity to the international airports of Bologna and Rimini and the Port of Ravenna. Bologna holds 22nd place nationally (out of over 100 cities) in the 2019 smart city index by I-City Rank (Forum PA). The University of Bologna CICLoPE Laboratory and the Romagna Scientific Institute for the Study and Treatment of Cancer (IRST) are internationally renowned. The Forlì-Cesena Technopole comprises 3 laboratories (Ciri Aeronautica, Ciri Ict and Ciri Agroalimentare).

Cultural and natural heritage, accommodation, tourism

The province has a rich historical heritage that stretches from historic city centres and numerous villages scattered across the territory, from Brisighella to Forlimpopoli, to the port of Cesenatico, designed by Leonardo Da Vinci. The province registers an annual presence of 5.7 million visitors (2024, RER) and an accommodation capacity of 60,709 beds (2023,RER). The wonders of the Tuscan-Romagnolo Apennines, such as the Acqua Cheta waterfalls or the Foreste Casentinesi National Park, combine with the Wellness Valley, with many food and wine itineraries as part of the “Strada dei vini e dei sapori dei Colli di Forlì e Cesena”, and the spas of Castrocaro and Fratta. Cultural attractions include several museum complexes and the historical Bonci theatre.

For more information:
https://emiliaromagnaturismo.it/en/towns/forli
https://emiliaromagnaturismo.it/en/towns/cesena

Map of main structures and infrastructure

Distances Km
Cesena – San Marino 49
Cesena – Pesaro 70
Forlì – Ravenna 29
Forlì – Bologna 74

A selection of companies from the Province of Forlì-Cesena

Real estate in Forlì and Cesena

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FORLI’ AIRPORT HUB

New facilities and hangars can be built in an area of the Forlì airport, with a total surface of 700,000 m2, withou [more]
New facilities and hangars can be built in an area of the Forlì airport, with a total surface of 700,000 m2, withou [more]
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CESENA NOVELLO DISTRICT (UMI3 building)

The Novello District project is integrated in a residential context of urban regeneration rich in services and in a [more]
The Novello District project is integrated in a residential context of urban regeneration rich in services and in a [more]
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THE PALACE OF COWS (PALAZZO DELLE VACCHE)

Residential units used as offices, a section of a site known as “Palace of the Cows”, are located in the historic c [more]
Residential units used as offices, a section of a site known as “Palace of the Cows”, are located in the historic c [more]
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