What to see in Modena: the best itineraries to discover

Modena is a town in Emilia-Romagna that certainly deserves a visit, both for its artistic and cultural heritage, and for its tasty culinary traditions. B&B Hotels suggests what to see in Modena and recommends the best typical dishes to taste.

What to visit in the historic center of Modena?

The city of Modena has small and large treasures available to travelers, articulated around the Via Emilia. The domination of the Este Dukes enriched the city and its historic center with palaces, towers, and artistic collections.

• The Duomo, the Ghirlandina Tower, and Piazza Grande have been declared World Heritage Sites by Unesco. The two buildings, with their white color, are shining examples of European Romanesque, while the square is today the cultural heart of the city.
• Palazzo Comunale: also on Piazza Grande, with its porticoes and richly decorated halls, it is certainly something to visit in Modena.
• Palazzo Ducale: this building, considered the first example of Baroque style, was built by Bernini and Pietro da Cortona, among others. It currently houses the important Military Academy of Modena.
• Teatro Comunale Luciano Pavarotti: it is a building from the first half of the 19th century that has preserved its beauty intact.
• Palazzo dei Musei: it is home to the Galleria Estense (with masterpieces by Correggio, Guido Reni, Tintoretto, and many others, jewels, and musical instruments), the Biblioteca Estense (with the precious Bible of Borso d’Este, illuminated manuscripts, and other texts), and the Civic Museums, with artistic and archaeological works from prehistory to the present day.
• Chiesa di San Vincenzo: it preserves the tombs of the Este family.
• Foro Boario: with its length of 250 meters, it is a unique building of its kind. It is located near Parco Novi Sad, used for concerts and events.
• Ferrari Museum: where the cars that made the team's history are exhibited.
• Figurina Museum: (the Panini family is from Modena), with 500,000 specimens of stickers and other materials.

What to eat and where to stay in Modena?

Typical Modenese cuisine consists of dishes also found in Bologna and the rest of Emilia (such as tortellini, tortelloni, tagliatelle, lasagna, and salama da sugo), as well as unique specialties like cotechino, zampone, and, above all, tigelle and gnocco fritto. Modenese culinary excellences include traditional balsamic vinegar, cherries, sour cherries, and Lambrusco. To buy them, go to the historic market, Mercato Albinelli.

If you are organizing your stay and looking for a comfortable and affordable place to stay in the city, the B&B Hotel Modena is the perfect solution for visiting the city and all its small and large wonders. The competent and friendly staff will be able to advise you on the best places and restaurants in the area, where you can take advantage of the delicious local gastronomy.