What to do and see in Province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna: The Best Sights & Landmarks

July 26, 2021 Jacquiline Delozier

The Province of Modena (Italian: Provincia di Modena) is a province in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Modena.
Restaurants in Province of Modena

1. I Love Maranello

Via Dino Ferrari 15, 41053, Maranello Italy +39 0536 942450 [email protected] http://www.ilovemaranello.com
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5.0 based on 176 reviews

I Love Maranello

Tour operator & Tourism consulting "I Love Maranello" organizes various activities and proposals to the discovery of Maranello, home of Ferrari and the leading companies of the world motor sport engine also known as "Motor Valley", including Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Pagani, Ducati and many other small unique and full of fascinating history and technology. We have realized a dream that contains all your dream.

Reviewed By patrickw223 - Zug, Switzerland

Thank you for a fantastic day. We thoroughly enjoyed the Ferrari drive (thanks to Hugo Gas!), the simulator, the shopping and the whole day trip with lunch and all. Thanks to the whole team.

2. Caseificio Santa lucia

Via Per Vesale 141, 41029, Sestola Italy +39 0536 67161 http://www.caseificiosantalucia.it
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Caseificio Santa lucia

3. Azienda Agricola La Duchessa

Via Prazecco 43, 41053, Maranello Italy http://www.la-Duchessa.com
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Azienda Agricola La Duchessa

4. Rocca di Vignola

Piazza Dei Contrari 4, 41058 Vignola Italy +39 059 775246 [email protected] http://www.roccadivignola.it
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4.5 based on 600 reviews

Rocca di Vignola

On a sandstone spur, this fortress stands over the Panaro valley. Documented back to 1178, it is one of the most interesting examples of fortification architecture in Emilia. In the fourteenth century it belonged to the Este family of Ferrara, but in 1401 they donated it to the Uguccione Contrari family who turned it into a refined mansion. In 1577, the Fortress was handed over to the Boncompagni family. Purchased by the Cassa di Risparmio di Vignola bank in 1965, it was handed over to the Vignola Foundation in 1998. The massive quadrilateral structure spread over five floors, with three corner towers – Nonantola, Donne and Pennello – is encircled by projections for plunging defence, typical of the XV century. In the courtyard, the small fortress stands to the left and open the Contrari and Grassoni halls. Winter opening times. Week days: 9:00/12:00 – 14:30/18:00. 0/12:00 – 15:30/19:00Holidays: 10:30/13:00 – 15:30/19:00. Closed on Mondays. Free admission

Reviewed By 760billa - Spring Lake, United States

I have now visited three fortresses named “La Rocca” in Emilia–Romagna and the one in Vignola is by far the best. The most fun part is climbing the maze of stairs up to the three towers. There is no one path through the many rooms in the fortress; so, you’re kind of on your own to figure out how to navigate your way through the fortress. But, what I really appreciated was the signage in each room (in both Italian and English) which provides a clear and concise description of the purpose of each room and of the artwork on the walls / ceilings. This is absolutely the number one attraction in Vignola and a good reason to include the city of Vignola in your itinerary.

5. Pieve Romanica di Fogliano

Via Fogliano 173, 41053, Maranello Italy http://www.maranello.it/cosa-fare/pieve-romanica-fogliano/
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Pieve Romanica di Fogliano

6. 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??

7. Acetaia Malpighi

Via Vignolese, 1487, 41126, Modena Italy +39 059 467725 [email protected] http://www.acetaiamalpighi.it/
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4.5 based on 176 reviews

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”.

8. Palazzo Ducale

Via della Rosa, 41049, Sassuolo Italy +39 0536 801655 http://www.spsae-mo.beniculturali.it/index.php?it/129/palazzo-ducale-di-sassuolo
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4.5 based on 404 reviews

Palazzo Ducale

Reviewed By lilian_rolston - Waitakere City, New Zealand

What an unexpected treasure in such an industrial area. The restoration of this castle that was converted to a residence for a duke in 1634, is still a work in progress but meticulously done. The guided tour was well worth the money to hear the stories behind the paintings, rooms and the gardens, the private fishing pond & the fountains.

9. 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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4.5 based on 913 reviews

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).

10. 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

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