Art and Culture
Immerse yourselves in the culture and beauty of our region, discovering an artistic heritage recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Many places to visit: Piazza Grande, the Town Hall, the Cathedral and the Ghirlandina Tower, the Ducal Palace, the Estense Galleries, Nonantola Abbey, and Pico Castle.
Come and discover the historic center and Modena’s shopping streets, following the most evocative tours while tasting local specialties.
ART AND CULTURE
Modena Cathedral
In the beating heart of Modena lies an architectural gem of rare beauty that even UNESCO recognized as a World Heritage Site in 1997.
Modena Cathedral (1099), the Ghirlandina Tower, and the welcoming Piazza Grande form a marvelous architectural complex to which all Modenese are deeply attached.
art and culture
ART AND CULTURE
Estense Gallery in the Palazzo dei Musei
One of Italy’s oldest National Galleries and the Church of Sant’Agostino, with 14th-century origins, the church became the Pantheon of the Este dukes in the 17th century.
ART AND CULTURE
Bel Canto Tour
Visit the “Luciano Pavarotti” Municipal Theater and the recently unveiled statue in his honor. Visit the Luciano Pavarotti House Museum just outside Modena, gracefully approaching his memory by admiring his personal belongings and rooms.
