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The Ducal Palace of Modena is a Baroque palace in Modena, Italy. It was the residence of the Este Dukes of Modena between 1452 and 1859. [1] It currently houses a portion of the Italian Military Academy. [2]
The Ducal Palace of Modena was originally the seat of the Estense Court. After the Unification of Italy, it became the seat of the Military Academy of Modena. It was built from 1634 on the site of an ancient Estense castle, which was connected to a navigable canal.
According to many, the Palazzo Ducale of Modena is the number one Baroque palace in Europe, the first place where the rules of the XVII century art were fully applied. It is imposing and extremely rich in art and history, a jewel worthy of the ambitions of its creator.
Palazzo Ducale is a large palace in Modena, located in Piazza Roma, in the northern part of the historical center of the city. The Ducal Palace of Modena, one of the most important Baroque structures in Italy, was the seat of the House of Este between the 17th and 19th centuries.
- Piazza Roma, Modena, Emilia-Romagna
- 059 203 2660
In the heart of Modena, Italy, stands the majestic Palazzo Ducale, a testament to the city's rich history and cultural significance. This grand palace, once the residence of the Este family, rulers of Modena for over four centuries, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a treasure trove of art, architecture, and culture.
A great palace of the East of which you can admire its facades and its great mass. It had its origin in the transfer of the Estes to Modena when they had to hand over Ferrara in 1598 to Pope Clement VIII of the Aldobrandini family.
The Ducal Palace of Modena is a Baroque palace in Modena, Italy. It was the residence of the Este Dukes of Modena between 1452 and 1859. It currently houses a portion of the Italian Military Academy. The palace occupies the site of the former Este Castle, once at the periphery of the city.
