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Sights in Modena

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Cathedrals in Modena
Modena Cathedral
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This is one of the most important Romanesque buildings in Europe and a World Heritage Site. Construction started in 1099 under the
Palaces in Modena
Ducal Palace of Modena
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It is such a lovely city for walking. We were there in the summer and the streets were almost empty. We walked through the gates a
Churches in Modena
San Bartolomeo Church
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Erected by the Jesuits in 1607 and designed by Giorgio Soldati, this is an example of baroque design. The interior houses XVII fur
Squares in Modena
Piazza Grande
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The Piazza Grande, Modena, is incredibly impressive, even though the overlooking Civic Tower is currently under scaffolding. Asid
Churches in Modena
Chiesa del Voto
Following my tour of the Churches of Modena, I can't miss out on this one, which was my favorite. Some of the others may have mor
Churches in Modena
Chiesa Ortodossa Ex-Coccapani
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The Orthodox Church was built by the architect Cesar Costa in 1834, supposed to be a chapel inside the Villa Coccapani (which was
Palaces in Modena
Palazzo Santa Margherita
This elegant twelfth century building is in the centre of Modena, where the church of Santa Margherita once stood - hence the name
Historical Monuments in Modena
Modena Synagogue
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The synagogue of Piazza Mazzini is located in the centre of Modena. Now the view is quite clear, but it wasn't always so - it used
Churches in Modena
Chiesa di San Vincenzo
The Church of San Vincenzo in Modena is not in the city centre, so I didn't find it while walking around the town. A previous chu
Churches in Modena
Santa Maria della Pomposa Church
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The Church of Santa Maria della Pomposa dates back to the twelfth century, and was rebuilt in 1717, by Ludovico Antonio Muratori.
Churches in Modena
Chiesa di San Domenico
The Church of San Domenico di Modena is located near the famous Doge's Palace. It was first built around 1200, and rebuilt in 170
Churches in Modena
Chiesa di San Giorgio
There are plenty of churches in Modena, some of which are more famous than others. The church of San Giorgio, along with that of S
Squares in Modena
Piazza Matteotti
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The name of the old Empire Square makes it easy to guess the date of its construction (1933, during the fascist regime). Now it's
Churches in Modena
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
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The Church of San Giovanni Battista di Modena has been documented since 1190 and was originally dedicated to St. Michael. It was
Historical Monuments in Modena
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Historical Monuments in Modena
Porta della Pescheria
The Gate of the Fish is one of the side doors to access the Cathedral of Modena, carved by students of the Wiligelmus school. Thi
Statues in Modena
La Bonissima Statue
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The Bonissima is a small statue dating back to around 1200, located high on a corner of the Town Hall on the Piazza Grande, Modena
Train Stations in Modena
Modena Railway Station
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Nothing to add but the fact that it’s well connected to the main train stations.
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