Modena

The city of Modena: views, art (works in the Archaeological Civic Museum, the Civic Museum of Art), monuments (the Duomo or Cathedral of S. Maria Assunta, a Romanesque masterpiece), gastronomy (zampone, parmesan, amaretti).
Sculptural lion on the Princes' Door of Modena Cathedral with the Ghirlandina Tower in the background

The Lion of the Princes' Door and Modena Cathedral with the Ghirlandina Tower

Detail of the Renaissance polychrome terracotta sculpture Madonna di Piazza with Madonna, Infant Jesus and Infant St. John by Antonio Begarelli, Civic Museum Modena

Renaissance Sculpture at Modena's Civic Museum: Begarelli's Madonna di Piazza

Sculpture Madonna of Piazza by Antonio Begarelli, Civic Museum of Art Modena, terracotta detail

Madonna of Piazza: Renaissance Sculpture by Antonio Begarelli in Modena

Detail of a medieval marble holy water font showing the scene of the pact between the Knight and the Devil

Medieval Holy Water Font: The Knight and Devil Pact Legend in Marble

Painting Erminia finds Tancredi wounded by Ludovico Lana, 17th century paintings, Modena Civic Museum of Art

"Erminia finds Tancredi wounded": 17th-Century Painting by Ludovico Lana

Detail of the painting Erminia finds Tancredi wounded by Ludovico Lana, Modenese painter, Civic Museum of Art Modena

Detail of Erminia finds Tancredi wounded by Ludovico Lana

Painting A Girl's Head with Turban by Francesco Stringa at the Civic Museum of Modena

A Girl's Head with Turban by Francesco Stringa at the Civic Museum of Modena

Renaissance portrait A Girl's Head with Turban by Francesco Stringa, detail of the painting in the Civic Museum of Modena

A Girl's Head with Turban by Francesco Stringa: Renaissance Portrait

Painting Domine quo vadis by Ludovico Lana, 17th century Ferrarese painter, Civic Museum Modena

Ludovico Lana's 'Domine, Quo Vadis?' at the Civic Museum of Modena

Oil on canvas painting Portrait of General Pallfly's son by Giuseppe Maria Crespi

Portrait of General Pallfly's son by Giuseppe Maria Crespi | Modena

Painting 'View of a Bay' by Salvator Rosa, oil on canvas, seascape with stormy sky, exhibited at the Civic Museum of Modena

Salvator Rosa's 'View of a Bay' at the Civic Museum of Modena

Collection of scientific instruments, armillary spheres and compasses, Civic Museum of Art Modena

Scientific Instruments at the Civic Museum of Art in Modena

Photograph of the Roman marble slab depicting the Niobids, a copy after Phidias, held at the Civic Museum of Archaeology in Modena

Niobids Marble Slab at the Civic Museum of Archaeology in Modena

Imperial Roman bronze figurine, Civic Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Modena

Imperial Roman Bronze Figurines at the Civic Museum of Modena

Ancient Roman bronze statue of a fighting soldier figurine, Civic Museum Modena

Roman Bronze Figurine of a Fighting Soldier, Civic Museum Modena

Etruscan votive bronze figurines from the Brazzano Lake deposit at the Civic Museum of Modena

Etruscan Bronze Figurines from the Votive Ditch at Brazzano Lake

Etruscan bronze votive figurine, collection of the Civic Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology in Modena, Italy

Etruscan Bronze Figurine at the Civic Museum of Archaeology in Modena

Archaeological bronze and amber artifacts from the Modena Terramare, Bronze Age

Bronze and Amber Artifacts from the Modena Terramare at the Civic Museum

Ancient bronze hair comb, XIV century B.C., from the Montale Terramara site, exhibited at the Civic Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Modena

Bronze Comb from the Terramare Culture | Civic Museum of Archaeology, Modena

Ethnographic knives from the Congo with finely engraved iron blades, Civic Museum of Modena

Ethnographic Knives from the Congo: Engraved Iron Blades in Modena Museum

Photograph of the 19th-century artificial mermaid housed in Modena's Civic Museum

The Artificial Mermaid of Modena's Civic Archaeological Ethnological Museum

Relatio de innovatione ecclesiae sancti Geminiani manuscript, Modena Cathedral Capitular Archive, cod. II.1

Relatio de innovatione ecclesiae sancti Geminiani: Lanfranco at Modena Cathedral

Whole wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano DOP cheese with casein plate and branding

Wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese: Production, Aging, and Key Traits

Traditional Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic Vinegar, Italian PDO food products

Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic Vinegar: Italian Gastronomic Treasures

Oil on canvas painting Market in Piazza Grande Modena by Augusto Baracchi, Assicoop Unipol Collection

Oil on Canvas Painting 'Market in Piazza Grande in Modena' by Augusto Baracchi

Image of a plate of raw, fresh tagliatelle pasta, a classic Italian culinary item.

Plate of Raw Tagliatelle: Description and Culinary Context

Plate of baked zucchini with tomatoes, simple and tasty vegetarian side dish

Roasted Zucchini (Courgette) with Tomatoes: Easy Side Dish

Plate of assorted small sweet and savoury mini pies, served as elegant finger food appetizers

Small Sweet and Savoury Pies: Finger Food Recipes and Pastry Guide

Fresh summer plate with mozzarella, sliced zucchini and fresh basil leaves

Courgette and Mozzarella Recipe: A Simple Summer Dish

Traditional plate of fresh anchovies with sliced white onions, rustic culinary preparation

Anchovies and Onions: Traditional Recipe and Culinary Analysis

Dish of crispy fried salt cod garnished with fresh sage leaves and rosemary sprigs

Fried Salt Cod with Sage and Rosemary: Recipe and Cooking Guide

A baked plate of traditional Gnocchi alla Romana, a classic Italian semolina dish

Gnocchi alla Romana: The Traditional Roman Semolina Dish

Plate of Mediterranean appetizer with anchovies, peppers, and fresh basil leaves

Anchovy and Pepper Appetizer: Traditional Recipe with Basil

Traditional Bacalau a Bras codfish stew in a dish garnished with fresh parsley

Bacalau a Bras Recipe: Traditional Codfish Stew with Parsley

Photograph of a serving of spelt grain salad with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and black olives in a white bowl.

Spelt Salad Recipe with Tomatoes, Basil, and Olives

Image of a green bean and tuna salad with onions and hard-boiled egg on a white plate

Green Bean and Tuna Salad: A Nutritious Classic Recipe

Plate of traditional Italian vegetarian tortelloni pasta seasoned with melted butter and fresh sage leaves

Vegetarian Tortelloni with Butter and Sage: Traditional Recipe

Dish of vegetarian lasagna with layers of pasta, vegetables, and béchamel sauce

Vegetarian Lasagna: A Dish with Vegetable Filling | An Analysis

Image of a plate of Italian octopus salad with artichokes, a traditional Puglian recipe

Italian Octopus Salad with Artichokes: A Puglian Recipe

A dish of rotini pasta with zucchini and melted mozzarella cheese, garnished with basil.

Rotini with Zucchini and Mozzarella: An Easy Pasta al Nerano-Style Dish

photography of stuffed tomatoes garnished with mayonnaise and fresh basil leaves

Stuffed Tomatoes with Mayonnaise and Basil: Appetizer Recipe

Plate of tagliatelle alla bolognese with traditional ragù, served on a wooden table.

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese: Traditional Recipe and Authentic Pasta Dish

Plate of thinly sliced raw beef carpaccio with fresh carrot and celery garnish

Beef Carpaccio: A Plate of Thinly Sliced Raw Meat with Garnish

Partial view of Piazza della Pomposa in Modena's historic center

Piazza della Pomposa in Modena: View of the Historic Center

Detail of Ducal Palace Modena façade with Hercules statue by Prospero Sogari and bronze chain-holding mask

Ducal Palace Modena: Hercules and Bronze Mask on the Façade

Night view of Farini street in Modena with the illuminated facade of the Ducal Palace (Military Academy) in Roma Square

Night View of Farini Street in Modena with the Ducal Palace Façade

Modena Cathedral facade and Ghirlandina bell tower covered with Mimmo Paladino's artwork during restoration

Modena Duomo and Ghirlandina with Mimmo Paladino's Temporary Artwork

View of the historic porticoes on Via Emilia Centro street in Modena, with people walking and riding bikes under the arches.

The Historic Porticoes of Via Emilia Centro in Modena's Old Town

Caffetteria Giusti in Modena at night with outdoor bar tables on Farini street

Caffetteria Giusti in Modena: Outdoor Tables in Farini Street

Night partial view of Piazza Mazzini in Modena with the Synagogue built between 1869 and 1873 in the background

Nighttime View of Piazza Mazzini and the Synagogue in Modena

Night view of Piazza Grande in Modena with the bar tables of the Caffè Concerto restaurant

Night View of Piazza Grande in Modena: The Caffè Concerto Restaurant and Historic Center

Night partial view and exterior detail of Griffin's Pub in Modena city center

Night Partial View of Griffin's Pub in Modena: Ambiance and Details

Bronze sculpture Girl with Fruit Basket by Giuseppe Graziosi, Albinelli Market Modena Italy

Giuseppe Graziosi's 'Girl with Fruit Basket' Statue at Modena's Albinelli Market

Historic interior and counter of Salumeria Giusti in Modena with price list displayed in Farini street

Salumeria Giusti Modena: Historic Delicatessen Price List in Farini Street

Historic facade and interior of Salumeria Giusti delicatessen on Farini Street in Modena, Italy

Salumeria Giusti Modena: Historic Delicatessen in Farini Street

Interior of the historic Salumeria Giusti in Modena on Farini Street, with display of cured meats and typical Emilian products

Salumeria Giusti Modena: Historic Delicatessen in Farini Street Since 1605

Couple sitting at a bar table at Giusti Coffee House on Farini Street, Modena

Giusti Coffee House: Couple at a Bar Table in Modena's Farini Street

Photograph of friends sitting at a bar table inside Caffetteria Giusti, a historic coffee house on Farini street in Modena, Italy

Friends at Café: Inside the Historic Caffetteria Giusti in Modena

Interior of Antica Pasticceria San Biagio in Modena, display with traditional pastries

Antica Pasticceria San Biagio in Modena: Historic Pastry Shop

Antica Pasticceria San Biagio, historic pastry shop on Emilia Centro road in Modena, famous for its macaroons

Antica Pasticceria San Biagio: Historic Pastry Shop in Modena

Interior of the historic Antica Pasticceria San Biagio in Modena showcasing traditional pastries

Antica Pasticceria San Biagio in Modena: Historic Pastry Shop on Emilia Centro

Traditional Zampone di Modena, typical Italian cold cut served on plate

Zampone di Modena: Traditional Italian Cold Cut & Heritage

Cooked Modena Zampone served on a plate with a side of lentils and spinach

Modena Zampone with Lentils: The Traditional Italian Cold Cut Specialty

Aerial view of Piazza Grande in Modena with the Cathedral, the Ghirlandina Tower and the Town Hall

Aerial View of Modena Cathedral and Ghirlandina on Piazza Grande

Architectural view of the southern side of Modena Cathedral with the Prince's Door and the Royal Door

Modena Cathedral: The Southern Side, the Prince's Door and the Royal Door

Porta della Pescheria (Fish-Market Gate) of Modena Cathedral, detail of Romanesque sculptures on archivolt and doorposts

Porta della Pescheria: The Romanesque Fish-Market Gate of Modena Cathedral

Sculpted relief of the rescue of Guinevere, Porta della Pescheria, Modena Cathedral

The Rescue of Guinevere: King Arthur's Knights at Modena Cathedral

Sculptural detail from Modena Cathedral: Unnamed Knight and Sir Lancelot (Isdernus) on the Porta della Pescheria archivolt.

The Archivolt of Modena Cathedral: Lancelot on the Porta della Pescheria

Detail of Modena Cathedral archivolt: King Arthur and Sir Lancelot knights facing Burmaldus

The Porta della Pescheria Archivolt: Arthur and Lancelot at Modena Cathedral

Modena Cathedral Archivolt detail: rescue of Guinevere and castle with moat. King Arthur legend scene.

The Archivolt of Modena Cathedral and the Arthurian Legend of King Arthur

Sculptural detail of the Porta della Pescheria archivolt, Modena Cathedral: Carrado on horseback emerges from a tower confronting the knights Galvaginus and Galvariun.

Porta della Pescheria Archivolt: Carrado vs Gawain & Galeschin

Detail of the Porta della Pescheria archivolt Modena with knights Calvariun and Che (Kay)

Porta della Pescheria Archivolt: Knights Calvariun and Che in Modena