Modena's Sacred Sites
Modena's religious landscape is anchored by the UNESCO-listed Romanesque Cathedral and the Ghirlandina Tower. This collection spans centuries of ecclesiastical history, from the 8th-century Abbey of Nonantola to the Baroque grandeur of San Vincenzo and the Chiesa del Voto, built following the 1630 plague. Beyond the city center, the list includes the monumental Carpi Cathedral and hillside sanctuaries like Fiorano’s Beata Vergine del Castello, showcasing diverse architectural styles from Gothic to Neoclassical.
A Cathedral, Torre Civica and Piazza Grande
Historic Romanesque cathedral renowned for its architecture, intricate sculptures, and religious significance. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a prominent example of medieval art and culture.
B Tempio Monumentale San Giuseppe, Modena
The Tempio Monumentale San Giuseppe or simplified as Tempio San Giuseppe was constructed in Modena, Italy, as a memorial for the 7237…
C San Francesco, Modena
San Francesco is a Gothic-style, Roman Catholic church in central Modena, Italy.
D Chiesa del Voto, Modena
17th-century Baroque Catholic church built as a votive offering at the end of a plague, featuring significant artworks and historical architecture.
E San Bartolomeo, Modena
San Bartolomeo is a Baroque church in Modena.
F San Vincenzo, Modena
The church of San Vincenzo is a Baroque style, Roman Catholic church located on Corso Canalgrande, number 75 in Modena, Italy.
G Abbey of Nonantola
Nonantola Abbey, dedicated to Saint Sylvester, is a former Benedictine monastery and prelature nullius in the commune of Nonantola, c. 10…
H San Bartolomeo Apostolo
16th-century church in the Apennine foothills featuring a medieval Romanesque bell tower and local stone craftsmanship.
I Beata Vergine del Castello
Baroque sanctuary designed by Bartolomeo Avanzini in the 17th century, situated on a hilltop overlooking Fiorano Modenese.
San Giorgio
Romanesque church in the Carpi area, notable for its ancient origins and later architectural modifications.
San Giacomo Maggiore
Small Romanesque church situated in the hills near Maranello, historically serving travelers along the Via Vandelli.
L Santa Maria della Pomposa, Modena
The church of Santa Maria della Pomposa in Modena, Italy, is an ancient church in the city, once located at the edge of the city walls.
M San Carlo
17th-century Baroque church forming part of the prestigious Collegio San Carlo, known for its elegant dome and interior decorations.
N Modena Cathedral
Modena Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Modena, Italy, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and Saint Geminianus.
Carpi Cathedral
Carpi Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Carpi, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
P Oratorio della Madonnina
Small 17th-century oratory in Mirandola, historically known as the Beata Vergine della Porta.
Q Santa Maria Maggiore, Mirandola
The Church of Santa Maria Maggiore is a Gothic Roman Catholic church in the center of the town of Mirandola, province of Modena, Region of…
R Santa Maria Assunta
17th-century church on the Via Emilia containing a notable altarpiece of the Assumption by the Bolognese master Guido Reni.
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