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Francolino

Emilia-Romagna, Italy · Europe

About Francolino

Francolino sits on the route: 10 minutes from Santa Maria Maddalena, 60km from Dozza.

Francolino is a town located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. With a population of 1,961, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Francolino sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Francolino to your route.

About Francolino

Francolino is a frazione of Ferrara, Italy. It is located about 10 miles (16 km) northeast of central Ferrara on the southern bank of the Po River. It was sometimes previously known as Francolini.

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Francolino offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Francolino located?

Francolino is located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 44.8966 latitude, 11.6570 longitude.

What is the population of Francolino?

Francolino has a population of approximately 1,961 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
1,961
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Emilia-Romagna
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
44.8966, 11.6570

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Francolino

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Ferruccio Lamborghini Museum

Family-run museum near Bologna celebrating founder Ferruccio Lamborghini, from his first tractors to the Miura and his personal Countach. A more intimate counterpart to the factory museum.

41 km · about 45 min drive

museum

Museo Lamborghini (MUDETEC)

Situated at the Lamborghini headquarters, it displays the evolution of the brand's iconic supercars and future technology.

50 km · about 55 min drive

museum

Ducati Museum

Interactive museum at Ducati's Bologna factory showcasing legendary Italian motorcycles and MotoGP racing heritage.

50 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Bologna

Italy's gastronomic capital, a lively university city with medieval porticoes, leaning towers, and the world's oldest university.

51 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Prato della Valle, Padua

One of Europe's largest squares, an elliptical island ringed by a statue-lined canal in historic Padua.

58 km · about 65 min drive

photogenic

Dozza

Tiny fortified borgo near Imola whose house walls are an open-air gallery, over a hundred murals painted directly onto the facades during the Biennale del Muro Dipinto since 1960. The Rocca Sforzesca holds the regional wine cellar of Emilia-Romagna.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Occhiobello

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Ferrara

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7 km awayPop. 132,009

Fiesso Umbertiano

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8 km awayPop. 3,584

La Saletta-Tamara

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9 km awayPop. 1,469

Ro

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 1,473

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