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Modena

Italy

Best things to do in Modena

10 curated attractions in Modena, Italy. Handpicked for every kind of traveler.

Best time

April - June, September - October

Average temp

14°C/57°F

Budget

Mid-range

Safety

Very safe

About Modena

Modena, located in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, is renowned for its culinary heritage and automotive legacy. Visitors often explore the Enzo Ferrari Museum and the iconic Modena Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city is famous for its balsamic vinegar, with tastings available at local acetaia. Via Emilia, a main thoroughfare, offers a glimpse into the local lifestyle with its shops and cafes. Modena is also home to Osteria Francescana, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant by chef Massimo Bottura. The city is relatively flat, making it easy to navigate by bike or on foot.

Museo Enzo Ferrari

Museo Enzo Ferrari

Specialty & quirky museums
Piazza Grande

Piazza Grande

Squares & plazas
Ghirlandina Tower

Ghirlandina Tower

Monuments & memorials
Villa San Donnino

Villa San Donnino

Breweries, distilleries & food makers
Casa Museo Luciano Pavarotti

Casa Museo Luciano Pavarotti

Historic houses & mansions
Modena Cathedral

Modena Cathedral

Churches & cathedrals
Palazzo Ducale di Modena

Palazzo Ducale di Modena

Castles & palaces
Musei Civici di Modena

Musei Civici di Modena

Art museums & galleries
Parco Enzo Ferrari

Parco Enzo Ferrari

City parks
Museo della Figurina

Museo della Figurina

Specialty & quirky museums

Where to eat in Modena

The places worth planning a meal around.

Da Danilo

Da Danilo

Italian

★ 4.4 · 3,201 reviews

Osteria Francescana⭐⭐⭐ Michelin

Osteria Francescana

Italian · $$$$

★ 4.5 · 2,980 reviews

Gelateria Bloom

Gelateria Bloom

★ 4.1 · 146 reviews

Molto

Molto

★ 4.5 · 87 reviews

Mercato Storico Albinelli

Mercato Storico Albinelli

Italian

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