Modena, Historic city in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
The pentagonal-shaped city of Modena lies between the Secchia and Panaro rivers, featuring fortified walls transformed into public walkways and grand architectural monuments.
Founded as a Roman colony in 183 BCE, Modena became the capital of the Este dynasty in 1598 when the noble family relocated from Ferrara.
The Palazzo dei Musei contains the Este Gallery, showcasing Renaissance paintings, and the Este Library with manuscripts collected since 1393.
The city accommodates numerous automotive manufacturing facilities, including Ferrari and Maserati factories, along with metalworks and machine industries.
The Modena Cathedral, initiated in 1099, stands alongside the Torre Ghirlandina bell tower, displaying exceptional Romanesque architectural elements and sculptural details.
Location: Province of Modena
Elevation above the sea: 34 m
Shares border with: Bastiglia, Bomporto, Campogalliano, Carpi, Casalgrande, Castelfranco Emilia, Castelnuovo Rangone, Nonantola, San Cesario sul Panaro, Soliera, Spilamberto, Formigine, Rubiera
Website: https://comune.modena.it
GPS coordinates: 44.64582,10.92572
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:09
Modena Cathedral
46 m
Torre della Ghirlandina
59 m
Via Vandelli
8.9 km
Piazza Grande
14 m
Ducal Palace of Modena
463 m
Ferrari park
1.7 km
Museo Enzo Ferrari
1.1 km
Cemetery of San Cataldo
1.8 km
Galleria Estense
483 m
Bible of Borso d'Este
445 m
Biblioteca Estense Universitaria
465 m
Teatro Comunale di Modena
366 m
Castello di Formigine
10.1 km
Terramara's archaeologic park and museum of Montale
8.8 km
Palazzo comunale
36 m
San Pietro Church
428 m
La Bonissima
21 m
Synagogue of Modena
196 m
Mercato Albinelli
94 m
Azienda agricola Hombre
8.3 km
Sant'Agostino, Modena
392 m
Civic Museum of Modena
463 m
Foro Boario
509 m
Teatro Storchi
508 m
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pomposa
377 m
Casa Museo Luciano Pavarotti
5.5 km
Parco archeologico Novi Ark
620 m
San Francesco
381 mReviews
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