Location: Modena
Top Things to do in Modena
10 Museums in Modena That You Shouldn't Miss
Known for its medieval history, its auto-making prowess (as home base of both Ferrari and Maserati) and its famous balsamic vinegar, Modena is a treat for visitors of all ages. The 12th-century Romanesque Cathedral of Modena, with its spectacular Ghirlandina bell tower (under restoration until the end of 2010), is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Just outside of town (and next to the car maker’s factory) in Maranello is Galleria Ferrari, dedicated to the brand and Italian motor racing industry.
Restaurants in Modena
1. MATA
2. Acetaia Giuseppe Giusti
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5.0 based on 491 reviews
Acetaia giusti is the oldest producer of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, founded in 1605. Nowadays, the company is run by the 17th generation of the Giusti family. A history of more than 400 years full of awards received during the World Exhibitions of the late ‘800s. Among them: the 14 gold medals and the Coat of Arms of the Royal House of Savoia that now characterize the labels of our bottles. The Giusti Balsamic Vinegar collections are available in the most exclusive restaurants and shops in Italy and worldwide.
Reviewed By Jetter500
Lovely little museum, shows history of family of producers and the balsamic vinegar is made, with tour around storage barrels area. Then to the tasting. Tasted a big selection of various ages and pedigrees which really helped me understand the subtle differences. Very worthwhile trip, just wish I could have brought more home. Plus they provided a gorgeous pannetone for us to share.
3. Casa Museo Luciano Pavarotti
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5.0 based on 482 reviews
Explore the private home Pavarotti built in his beloved hometown, transformed by the Pavarotti Foundation into a museum housing his exceptional collection of personal items, unseen memorabilia, costumes and awards gathered throughout his artistic career.
Reviewed By Richard894
A memorable visit that allows access to the colourful world of a wonderful artist. Serenely beautiful and the private viewing of all the rooms and floors is so memorable.
4. "La Galleria. Collezione e Archivio Storico" di BPER Banca
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
”La Galleria. Collezione e Archivio Storico” è il progetto culturale con cui BPER Banca vuole valorizzare, tutelare e rendere fruibile il proprio patrimonio artistico e archivistico. Lo spazio espositivo a Modena è il luogo dove vengono presentate le maggiori opere della collezione del Gruppo.
5. Piccolo Museo Profumalchemico
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Small PerfumAlchemic Museum know with your nose. Multisensory experience - free admission - book your tour! Tailored sensory menus. Perfume bookshop The tours express the novel method To know as conceived by Anna Rosa Ferrari *. They may be epitomized in the sentences “follow your nose... your nose knows best” “ the kingdom of separateness has fallen” An innovative type of museum is being born dedicated to perfumes, suggestive even to those who are not privy to the matter. In the course of your own personal journey you turn up here “by chance”, as after crossing an unknown intersection... to enjoy yourself, fulfill your curiosity to mix anew your senses in harmony with nature to get to know yourself through your nose. * A.R. Ferrari, profoundly trained throughout a laborious existential/experiential search, is a master perfumer and philosopher.
6. Centro Documentale Associazione Studi Militari Emilia Romagna
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
7. Galleria Estense
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4.5 based on 276 reviews
La Galleria Estense espone la straordinaria collezione d’arte dei duchi d’Este, all’interno del settecentesco Palazzo dei Musei di Modena. Venti sale dedicate al vasto patrimonio estense con opere di pittura, scultura, arte applicata e molto altro. Tra tutti spicca il busto marmoreo di Francesco I d’Este del Bernini, oltre al Crocefisso di Guido Reni, la Madonna col Bambino del Correggio, il Ritratto di Francesco I d'Este del Velázquez, il Trittico di El Greco e La Pietà di Cima da Conegliano.
8. Galleria Civica di Modena
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
One of the city’s key public institutions since 1959, the gallery has become one of the most authoritative cultural centres on the national contemporary arts scene. It holds temporary exhibitions dedicated to contemporary art; it promotes young creativity, offering ongoing teaching services, and organises a number of other activities to do with the diffusion of contemporary artistic languages.
9. Museo Civico d'Arte
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
10. Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari
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4.5 based on 2,763 reviews
Museo Casa Ezno Ferrari (Enzo Ferrari's Birthplace Museum) includes the restored house where he was born and a new futuristic automotive design gallery with a yellow cover, designed by the architect Jan Kaplický. It is located in Modena; the Birthplace hosts a permanent exhibition on the life of Ferrari's founder Enzo, while the gallery houses temporary exhibitions of vintage cars. The Museum opened 10th March 2012.
Reviewed By 639frankm - Brisbane, Australia
We visited the museum as an unplanned event. Had some extra time one day and dropped in. Boy this was a pleasant surprise. The buildings that house the Museum are really well done. One is Enzo’s family home which consist of engines on display along with the office he worked from. The adjoining modern building has the cars. What’s special about this building as much as the content is how they have architecturally presented the facility and allowed each vehicle... I mean masterpiece the space need to really allow yourself ability to view each car. There are some pretty amazing historical facts that most don’t know about Ferrari such as he never flew or took an elevator in his life. Never visited Rome and only went to Monza in Milan. How he basically lived his entire life in Modena. I would definitely go out of my way to visit this museum/ shrine. The Lamborghini museum is worthwhile however if you’re only doing one, this is it.
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