If you are planning to visit Modena city, in Emilia-Romagna - Italy, here you’ll find the best tips on things to do in the town, with a sightseeing map on the most relevant points of interest to enjoy, so you can easily imagine and organize your trip: WHAT to see, HOW to plan your visit, and WHY to discover Modena.
In this video:
- WHAT are the major attractions that you can't go home without having seen, including Piazza Grande, Modena’s Cathedral, the Ghirlandina tower, Palazzo Comunale, Parmigiano Reggiano and vinegar factories.
- Then, I’ll describe to you HOW to follow a daily-tour to better visit the city, with a clear map of Modena town and tips for nearby attractions.
- Finally, we’ll discover WHY to visit Modena city, with his rich historic city center.
Modena is a city of art, automobiles, fine food and much more in the heart of the Emilia Romagna Region.
Modena has so many architectural treasures which are Unesco World Heritage Sites, but is also Italy's cars capital. Between tradition and innovation, here you can be enchanted by the mystical beauty of the Cathedral, and fascinated by cars such as Ferrari and Maserati.
Modena’s World Heritage Sites include the Ghirlandina Tower, Piazza Grande, and Modena’s Cathedral, one of the best examples of Romanesque style in the world.
In 1099 the first stone of the city’s cathedral was laid, and still today this building amaze us for its extraordinary beauty and originality.
Piazza Grande has always been where local government and religious power was managed.
Alongside the cathedral, there is the Ghirlandina belltower, the symbol of the city of Modena, almost ninety meters high.
Modena’s Palazzo Comunale is made up of a seventeenth century unit composed of a series of buildings erected for different purposes in medieval times.
And don’t forget that Modena is a paradise of food and wine!
FOOD TIPS:
- Uva D'Oro, Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini, 37-38
- Ermes, Via Ganaceto, 89
AROUND MODENA:
Visit a cheese factory to discover the way Parmigiano-Reggiano is actually made. Learn how to recognize balsamic vinegar prepared as tradition demands or let yourself be intrigued by a tasting of local wines.
Visit splendid medieval towns, castles, and historic homes for an experience of timeless charm.
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