Historisk arkitektur i Modena

Historic Architecture

Modena's architecture runs from the 12th-century Romanesque Cathedral and the Ghirlandina tower, through the medieval town hall on Piazza Grande, to the Baroque Ducal Palace of the Este dukes and the wide Piazza Roma in front of it. Two 19th-century theatres complete the picture of a ducal capital.

Historic Architecture – Karta

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A

Modena Cathedral

Romanesque cathedral begun in 1099 by the architect Lanfranco, with façade reliefs by Wiligelmo. A UNESCO World Heritage site.

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B

Torre della Ghirlandina

The Romanesque-Gothic bell tower of the cathedral, the tallest structure in the old town and the city's emblem.

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C

Palazzo Comunale

A group of medieval civic buildings joined behind a single arcaded front on Piazza Grande, with its own clock tower.

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D

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.

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E

Piazza Roma

A spacious pedestrian square in front of the Ducal Palace, with water jets set into the paving and a monument to patriot Ciro Menotti.

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F

Teatro Comunale Pavarotti-Freni

Neoclassical opera house by Francesco Vandelli, opened in 1841, with a horseshoe auditorium of boxes.

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G

Teatro Storchi

Late 19th-century theater designed by Vincenzo Maestri in neoclassical style. Opened in 1889, it is a primary venue for prose and drama performances.

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