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Modena

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For other places with the same name, see Modena (disambiguation).

Modena is a city in Emilia-Romagna.

Th Cathedral - Romanesque arches
Th Cathedral - Romanesque arches

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Modena is well-known all over the world especially for some symbolic characters, such as Enzo Ferrari and Luciano Pavarotti, and for some products of its gastronomy, such as tortellini, Lambrusco wine and parmesan cheese. But Modena is not only this, it is a town that, in 40 years, has become one of the richest and most advanced in Europe. 48 miles of cycling tracks, 16 cinemas, 25 libraries, one of Europe's most ancient universities loki nearest Bologna. Certainly, it is favoured by some geographical and environmental factors: the town is located in the middle of the Po valley, in one of the most developed areas in the whole continent, along the main routes of the trading traffic between Northern Europe and the Mediterranean Sea. It is at the cross-roads between the Brenner motorway and the Autostrada del Sole, just a few miles from the important railway and airport intersection in Bologna. This leads tourists from all over the world to visit the art treasures in the town. First of all, the XII-century Cathedral, a masterpiece of Italian Romanesque art, that, together with Piazza Grande and the Ghirlandina tower, creates a complex of unique beauty, that UNESCO has included among the "Wealth of Mankind".

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Airport Bologna

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On the line from Milan to Bologna

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A1 Motorway Autostrada del Sole A22 Modena Brennero

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  • Galleria Ferrari The Ferrari Museum, Via Dino Ferrari 43. Admission is €9.30 (2003). The actual Ferrari factory is located 17km south of Modena in the town of Maranello. Tours only available to owners of Ferrari vehicles.
  • Superb Romanesque Cathedral.

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Visit the Ferrari gallery, go up the ghirlandina (the historical Duomo of Modena) to see all Modena.

Edited: The Ferrari gallery is located in Maranello, another town close to Modena...

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In Modena it is possible to buy several different typical products, such as Nocino (a typical spirit), Aceto Balsamico (old wine vinegar) and many types of pork products.

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Look for a restaurant/pizzeria called "Storchi" on Viale Storchi just outside the old center of Modena. It is fantastic! Just ate there on 09/11/2009; fantastic pasta as well as pizza. RISTORANTE PIZZERIA STORCHI | 87, vl. Storchi - MODENA (MO) - Tel. 059.241137

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You can find a excellent restaurant called Fini (situated in the centre of the city).

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The people of Modena have lots of experience with wine (of all types ... but Lambrusco is typical of the area.) At night it is possible to drink those products in many bars and pubs.

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  • The Hotel Holiday Inn, Strada Tre Olmi 19, 41010 Loc Tre Olmi, 059-889-0111

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  • Villa Gaidello Bed Breakfast, Via Gaidello 18, Tel:+39 059.926806 - Fax: +39 059.926620 http://www.gaidello.com, Villa Gaidello is a large farm and estate of recently renovated farmhouses dating back to the 1700-1800s, surrounded by lush grounds and trees. Villa Gaidello with its many charming characteristics is an oasis out of time; it is located in northern Italy between Modena and Bologna and is chosen every year by many American tourists.

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