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Modena (UK: / ˈ m ɒ d ɪ n ə /, US: / ˈ m oʊ d-/, Italian: [ˈmɔːdena] ⓘ; Modenese: Mòdna; Etruscan: Mutna; Latin: Mutina) is a city and comune (municipality) on the south side of the Po Valley, in the Province of Modena, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy.
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- Piazza Grande. Piazza Grande is the main square of Modena and has been the heart of the city since ancient times when it was used as a market and was the meeting place par excellence for citizens.
- Modena Cathedral. The Cathedral of Modena, dedicated to St. Maria Assunta, is considered a masterpiece of the romantic style. It stands in the central Piazza Grande and was built in 1099 by the architect Lanfranco and the sculptor of bas-reliefs Wiligelmo.
- Ghirlandina. Next to the Duomo stands the Ghirlandina, the 86 meter high tower, a symbol of the city. This tower is a sort of “lighthouse” for the people of Modena, a point of reference that accompanies them during the days.
- Modena Town Hall. In Piazza Grande, there is also the Town Hall, a refined seventeenth-century building with arcades. Under the portico of Piazza Grande, there is a beautiful staircase that leads to the historic halls of the Municipality.
Modena is located in the heart of the Emilia Romagna Region and extends longitudinally into the Po Plain, bordered by the Secchia and Panaro rivers, and the northern Apennines. It is an ideal communications hub between Southern and Northern Italy and between Italy and the rest of Europe.
A jewel in the heart of Emilia Romagna where art, architecture and fine dining and wine express Italian excellence in all its glory. Modena wins all visitors’ heart through their stomach, with its priceless treasures appreciated all over the world, and of course the timeless myth of Ferrari.
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.
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Sep 28, 2022 · Modena, located in the heart of northern Italy's Emilia-Romagna region—an area famous for its rich cuisine—is best known for its barrel-aged balsamic vinegar and fine cheese. Foodies flock to this medieval city to sample flavors that simply can't be replicated in other parts of the world.
