Art and culture

On the trail of a glorious artistic and cultural heritage

Modena is home to architectural gems of such rare beauty that they were designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. For lovers of art and culture, Modena is a destination not to be missed.

There’s no shortage of sights to see for a one-of-a-kind experience: elegant historic buildings and castles; museums, archives, and libraries; churches and other religious monuments; theaters, architecture, and intriguing archeological discoveries.

An unbelievable voyage through time awaits.

Modena’s World Heritage Site

includes the Ghirlandina Tower, Piazza Grande, and Modena’s Cathedral, a masterpiece of human creative genius and one of the best examples of Romanesque style in the world.

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The Gallerie Estensi

house one of Italy’s most important collections of art and stands as a testament to the passion for collecting shared by the Estense Dukes.

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Modena’s Ducal Palace

once the sumptuous residence of the Estense Court and today the home of the military academy, is a splendid example of Baroque architecture and one of the most important royal palaces of the 1600s.

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Modena in pictures

The Ten Most Beautiful Views in the City

Romantic stops in and around Modena

Ten stops for lovers and dreamers.

Autumn in Modena

The best places to view Autumn foliage

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HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND CASTLES

Churches and Religious Monuments

museums, libraries and archives

teathers

MODERN architecture

archeology

Curiosities, traditions and famous people

celebrities

curiosities and traditions