Provincia di Modena

Parchi e natura nella Provincia di Modena

Parks & Nature

This collection highlights the diverse natural and landscaped spaces within the Province of Modena. It spans from the urban elegance of the 18th-century Orto Botanico and the Ducal Palace's historic gardens to the rugged terrain of the northern Apennines. Key sites include the high-altitude Lago della Ninfa beneath Monte Cimone, the ancient Roman remains at the Novi Ark archaeological park, and the dramatic sandstone pinnacles of Sassi di Rocca Malatina. These locations offer a blend of scientific botanical collections, historic architecture, and glacial mountain landscapes.

Parks & Nature — Mappa

Mfran22 / CC BY-SA 4.0

A

Ducal Palace

Historic Baroque palace built in the 17th century, originally the residence of the Este Dukes and now home to a military academy and museum.

Gianmarco L95 / CC BY-SA 3.0

B

Santo Lake

Santo Lake is a lake in the Province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. At an elevation of 1501 m, its surface area is 0.058 km².

C

Giardino Ducale Estense

Historic public park adjacent to the Ducal Palace. Originally the private gardens of the House of Este, it features the 17th-century Palazzina di Vigarani, wide lawns, and centuries-old trees in the city center.

D

Orto Botanico di Modena

Established in 1758, this university garden houses over 6,000 plant species. It includes historic greenhouses, a pond for aquatic plants, and specialized collections of succulents and medicinal herbs used for scientific research.

E

Lago della Ninfa

A tectonic lake situated at 1,500 meters on the slopes of Monte Cimone. Surrounded by beech and fir forests, it is a central hub for hiking and winter sports within the Frignano Regional Park.

F

Vista sui Sassi di Rocca Malatina

Panoramic viewpoint overlooking the Sassi di Rocca Malatina Regional Park. The site offers views of towering sandstone monoliths that rise 70 meters above the Panaro Valley, shaped by millions of years of erosion.

G

Parco di Piazza d'Armi

Also known as Novi Ark, this archaeological park displays a 120-meter stretch of the Roman Via Emilia. The open-air museum includes a Roman necropolis, ancient wells, and a paved road discovered during urban excavations.

H

Cascate del Bucamante

Natural waterfalls formed by the Bucamante stream near Serramazzoni. The site is accessible via shaded woodland trails and features several drops over limestone rock, surrounded by diverse local flora.

I

Monte Spigolino

A prominent 1,827-meter peak on the Tuscan-Emilian Apennine ridge. It provides expansive views across the Frignano Park and the Passo della Croce Arcana, marking the border between the Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany regions.