Leading smart cities in Italy 2022

In 2022, Florence was the leading smart city in Italy. This result was revealed in a study covering 107 provincial capital cities. The level of smartness of the cities was measured through the ICity Rate, which was determined by combining 108 indicators related to the following thematic dimensions: economy, living, environment, people, mobility, governance, and legality.  

Smart city features

Nowadays, smart cities in Italy offer a wide range of services, like free Wi-Fi, online services, and IoT and network technologies. In 2022, Cremona, Bergamo, and Rovigo were the leading smart cities offering online services. Moreover, a range of smart city apps has been developed for the Italian market covering segments such as culture and tourism, mobility, and security.

Smart city projects

Tourism and mobility were among the main focuses of several smart city projects that were carried out in Italy over the past few years, with a number of additional projects planned to be implemented in the coming years. Italian municipalities showed major interest in smart city projects regarding security, parking, and urban traffic management.