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In the heart of the Emilia-Romagna you can find Modena, the second largest city in the region. It is a lively river city, on a human scale, combining history, art, music and gastronomy. The historical centre consists of an architectural complex that is not to be missed when coming to the city and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997: Piazza Grande and the Duomo (Cathedral), adorned with works and carvings that tell the history of the city, and the Ghirlandina Tower, approximately 86 meters high, the symbol of the city. Birthplace of the Renaissance painter Correggio, discover the architecture and art collection at the Palazzo Ducale, residence of the Dukes of Este for more than two centuries and now home to the impressive Military Academy, and then continue to the Palazzo dei Musei among the works of art in the Estense Gallery.
Synonymous with good food, n Modena you can find unique products such as Modena Balsamic Vinegar (DOP e IGP), Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan cheese, Lambrusco, Modena Ham or Tortellini.
Modena is home to the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, founded in 1175, and today a landmark for automobile, where the passion for mechanics has a long tradition and the myth of speed is an integral part of its culture. In addition to the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena and the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, within a distance of a few kilometres it will be possible to visit various places related to engines, factories, museums, private collections such as the Maserati factory and showroom, the Umberto Panini Museum of vintage cars and motorbikes, the Stanguellini Museum, the Righini collection, Pagani Automobili and the new Modena Autodrome.
Modena – Il Duomo
The main sectors of its economy belong to the areas of specialization including: mechatronics and motor engineering, due to the presence of the most famous companies in the automotive sector (Ferrari, Lamborghini, etc.); health and wellness industries, especially due to the presence of the biomedical district of Mirandola (MO); agrifood, for the typical productions of the local industry such as the traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena and the lambrusco; services innovation, thanks to the presence of numerous ICT research laboratories and of the Artificial Intelligence Research and Innovation Center-AIRI, based at the Modena Technopole. AIRI also hosts the AI Academy, created with the aim of bringing the academic world closer to the industrial one.
Modena – Ferrari
The cultural and leisure offer in Modena is rich. The Festival of Philosophy attracts visitors from all cities every year and Piazza Pomposa or Sant'Eufemia are some of the places where you can enjoy the evening with live music. For opera enthusiasts, it is worth visiting the Luciano Pavarotti House Museum, the maestro's residence during the last years of his life.
Not far from Bologna, it is well connected to the main Italian cities, especially those in the north. The bicycle is the most popular means of transport for getting around. The area around the town offers itineraries for trekking and walks among ancient villages. After exploring the paths of balsamic vinegar production, discover the nearby countryside and villages, such as Mirandola, Carpi, a Renaissance gem and Sassuolo with its Palazzo Ducale.
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