The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Modena, Emilia-Romagna

August 18, 2021 Trinity Boughner

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. Acetaia Villa San Donnino

Strada Medicina 25, 41126, Modena Italy +39 349 186 5083 [email protected] http://www.villasandonnino.it/
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5.0 based on 600 reviews

Acetaia Villa San Donnino

Production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and Balsamic Condiment. The Villa of Vinegar in Modena On March 14th 1910 the project of the Villa was submitted on behalf of Lieutenant Claudio San Donnino. It was later to become an exquisite example of Emilia Romagna "liberty". Frescoes and decorations by Aroldo Bonzaghi (1887-1918) with evocative and voluptuous "dannunzian" allegories generate a magical atmosphere. In that extraordinary place, Davide and Cristina invite you to taste special products of Villa San Donnino.

Reviewed By Jonatanw - Parma, Italy

An amazing place, beautiful grounds and lovely instructor. My wife and I enjoyed our visit to the Acetaia. The lady who described the process was very informative and funny. The tasting was also very good and it was interesting to taste the difference between the years.

2. Acetaia Giuseppe Giusti

Strada Quattro Ville 52, 41123, Modena Italy +39 059 840135 [email protected] http://www.giusti.it
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5.0 based on 491 reviews

Acetaia Giuseppe Giusti

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

Stradello Nava 6, 41126, Modena Italy +39 059 460778 [email protected] http://www.casamuseolucianopavarotti.it/
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5.0 based on 482 reviews

Casa Museo Luciano Pavarotti

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. Acetaia San Matteo

Strada Nazionale del Canaletto Nord 786, 41122, Modena Italy +39 338 933 4017 [email protected] http://www.acetaiasanmatteo.it/
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5.0 based on 22 reviews

Acetaia San Matteo

Reviewed By shellyk888 - Tel Aviv, Israel

This was a great experience! We called in the morning and arranget for a tour at 11:30, Ricardo the grandson of the family met us there with a smile. We were a group of 6 plus a 1.5 year old baby and enjoyed everything about this farm and family! Ricardo (hope I got the name right) met us there, introduced us to his grandfather who was making jam at the moment (and gave us a taste - just so tasty) then we went on through every floor of the house, hearing about the family history and seeing the entire process of making real Modena balsamic vinegar and of course let us tatse so much! If you are looking for a tour of a family farm who are welcoming and warm people - this is just the place for you we had a wonderful time here and the balsamic is delicous!

5. Galleria Estense

Largo Porta Sant'Agostino 337 Palazzo dei Musei, 41121, Modena Italy +39 059 439 5711 [email protected] http://www.gallerie-estensi.beniculturali.it/galleria-estense/
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4.5 based on 276 reviews

Galleria Estense

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.

6. Museo Civico d'Arte

Viale Vittorio Veneto 5, 41124, Modena Italy +39 059 203 3100 [email protected] http://www.comune.modena.it/museoarte/
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Museo Civico d'Arte

7. Duomo di Modena

Corso Duomo, 41121, Modena Italy +39 059 216078 http://www.duomodimodena.it
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4.5 based on 2,764 reviews

Duomo di Modena

Reviewed By johannesc299 - Verbier, Switzerland

Go there if you are fed up with the Gothic and golden Barok churches. Modest, but beautiful. Very impressive. And Ionic pilars support the constfuction. Taken from a Greek temple??

8. Teatro Comunale Luciano Pavarotti

Via del Teatro 8, 41121, Modena Italy +39 059 203 3020 http://www.teatrocomunalemodena.it/index.php
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4.5 based on 58 reviews

Teatro Comunale Luciano Pavarotti

9. Acetaia Malpighi

Via Vignolese, 1487, 41126, Modena Italy +39 059 467725 [email protected] http://www.acetaiamalpighi.it/
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4.5 based on 176 reviews

Acetaia Malpighi

Acetaia Malpighi has produced Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena DOP since 1850. We organize FREE tours at our factory with tasting of different type of balsamic vinegar in different languages for groups and individual. Into our show room in Modena it is also possible to buy the products “Malpighi Collection”.

10. Ghirlandina

Piazza della Torre, 41121, Modena Italy +39 059 203 2660 [email protected] http://www.visitmodena.it/english/tourist-information/discover-the-area/art-and-culture/castles-towers-bell-towers/ghirlandina-belltower?set_language=en
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4.5 based on 913 reviews

Ghirlandina

Alongside the apse of the cathedral, standing 89.32 metres tall, is the Ghirlandina belltower, the symbol of the city of Modena. The Ghirlandina was given this nickname by the city's inhabitants due to the double ring of parapets that crown its steeple, "as light as garlands", ghirlanda in Italian. Built as the belltower for the cathedral, this tower has however played an important civic function since its origins: the ringing of its bells marked the time for life in the city, it announced the opening of the gates in the city walls and acting as a warning for the people in situations of alarm and danger. Its mighty walls guarded the so-called “Sacristy" of the Municipality, which was home to the strongboxes, public documents and objects of great symbolic value like the famous fourteenth-century “Secchia rapita” or Stolen Bucket (a copy is currently on display).

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