The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Modena, Emilia-Romagna

September 23, 2021 Major Galusha

Known for its medieval history, its auto-making prowess (as home base of both Ferrari and Maserati) and its famous balsamic vinegar, Modena is a treat for visitors of all ages. The 12th-century Romanesque Cathedral of Modena, with its spectacular Ghirlandina bell tower (under restoration until the end of 2010), is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Just outside of town (and next to the car maker’s factory) in Maranello is Galleria Ferrari, dedicated to the brand and Italian motor racing industry.
Restaurants in Modena

1. Duomo di Modena

Corso Duomo, 41121, Modena Italy +39 059 216078 http://www.duomodimodena.it
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4.5 based on 2,764 reviews

Duomo di Modena

Reviewed By johannesc299 - Verbier, Switzerland

Go there if you are fed up with the Gothic and golden Barok churches. Modest, but beautiful. Very impressive. And Ionic pilars support the constfuction. Taken from a Greek temple??

2. Acetaia Malpighi

Via Vignolese, 1487, 41126, Modena Italy +39 059 467725 [email protected] http://www.acetaiamalpighi.it/
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Acetaia Malpighi

Acetaia Malpighi has produced Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP since 1850. We organize FREE tours at our factory with tasting of different type of balsamic vinegar in different languages for groups and individual. Into our show room in Modena it is also possible to buy the products “Malpighi Collection”.

3. Ghirlandina

Piazza della Torre, 41121, Modena Italy +39 059 203 2660 [email protected] http://www.visitmodena.it/english/tourist-information/discover-the-area/art-and-culture/castles-towers-bell-towers/ghirlandina-belltower?set_language=en
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Ghirlandina

Alongside the apse of the cathedral, standing 89.32 metres tall, is the Ghirlandina belltower, the symbol of the city of Modena. The Ghirlandina was given this nickname by the city's inhabitants due to the double ring of parapets that crown its steeple, "as light as garlands", ghirlanda in Italian. Built as the belltower for the cathedral, this tower has however played an important civic function since its origins: the ringing of its bells marked the time for life in the city, it announced the opening of the gates in the city walls and acting as a warning for the people in situations of alarm and danger. Its mighty walls guarded the so-called “Sacristy" of the Municipality, which was home to the strongboxes, public documents and objects of great symbolic value like the famous fourteenth-century “Secchia rapita” or Stolen Bucket (a copy is currently on display).

4. Piazza Grande

Piazza Grande, 41121, Modena Italy [email protected] http://www.visitmodena.it/it/scopri-modena/arte-e-cultura/il-sito-unesco/piazza-grande
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4.5 based on 979 reviews

Piazza Grande

Reviewed By rickyspa1 - Miami, United States

If the many squares of Modena, this one in my opinion the best one with an spectacular Cathedral and an array of great buildings cafes and restaurants. Absolutely recommended visit

5. Chiesa di Sant'Agostino

Via Emilia Est 335, 41121, Modena Italy
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Chiesa di Sant'Agostino

6. Palazzo Ducale

Piazza Roma 15 visitabile nei weekend con ModenaTur, 41121, Modena Italy +39 059 203 2660 http://www.visitmodena.it/it/informazioni-turistiche/eventi/manifestazioni-e-iniziative/visite-guidate/visite-guidate-palazzo-ducale
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Palazzo Ducale

Reviewed By jivk0v - Sofia, Bulgaria

Very beautiful building. It was the palace of the Duke, now is a navy academy. The square and the fountain next to it is also very beautiful.

7. Palazzo Comunale di Modena

Piazza Grande, 41100, Modena Italy +39 059 20311 http://www.visitmodena.it/it/informazioni-turistiche/scopri-il-territorio/arte-e-cultura/ville-dimore-teatri-storici/sale-storiche-del-palazzo-comunale
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Palazzo Comunale di Modena

8. Monastero San Pietro dei Monaci Benedettini

Via San Pietro 7, 41121, Modena Italy +39 059 214016 http://www.monasteromodena.it/monastero/la-storia.html
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4.5 based on 72 reviews

Monastero San Pietro dei Monaci Benedettini

9. Fontana Dei Due Fiumi

Largo Giuseppe Garibaldi 11, 41124, Modena Italy +39 059 203 2660
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Fontana Dei Due Fiumi

10. Collegio San Carlo Modena

Via San Carlo, 41121, Modena Italy +39 059 421211 http://www.fondazionesancarlo.it
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Collegio San Carlo Modena

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