Modena
A food city, home of traditional balsamic vinegar and the starting point for Ferrari country.
Emilia-Romagna · about 184,153 people (2023)
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Tips for visiting Modena
- Traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena is aged for years in wooden barrels. Producers around the city offer tours and tastings by appointment.
- The cathedral and its Ghirlandina tower are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- The Ferrari museums are in Maranello and in Modena, a short trip from the city.
- Opera singer Luciano Pavarotti was born in Modena.
Dates, prices and rules change, so check official sites before you travel.
Getting to Modena by train
Train is the easiest way to get here. Modena is on the Milan–Bologna line. The station is a short walk or bus ride from the centre.
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about 37 km from the centre
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about 37 km from the centre
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