Modena is a city on the south side of Po Valley that is known for its rich history and amazing landmarks. Modena has been or is still the home of many famous car manufacturing companies from Italy including Ferrari, De Tomaso, Lamborghini and Maserati. Many of the companies over guided tours throughout their plants or base of operations, and are great to check out some fantastic cars and accessories. However, Modena is much more than cars. Modena is famous for its awe-inspiring attractions and amazing cathedrals and churches.
The Cathedral of Modena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was first broken ground on, on June 6, 1099, and still stands just as it did to this day. The Cathedral was first under the direction of the Countess Matilda of Tuscany who has had many fictional novels based on her life. The cathedral is the city’s most popular tourist attraction to this day, standing over 200 feet in the air with vaulted cielings and dozens of columns.
Another famous site is the Ducal Palace. The Ducal palace was broken ground on in 1634 by Francesco l d’Este, and was finished by Francis V. The palace occupies the site of the former Este Castle, which was once located on the outskirts of the city. The Central Hall of the palace has a frescoed ceiling, with traces of ancient Roman architecture abound.
Other locations you should consider visiting in Modena include the Town Hall, and the Museum palace, which was once used to house the poor when it was built and is now used to house a handful of different museums. These museums include the Estense Gallery, a famous art museum, a library, The Museum of Mediaeval and Modern Art, and the Archaeological and Ethnological Museum.
Modena is a wonderful place to visit for those who are looking for a vacation full of rich historical sites and beautiful architecture.
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