Hotels Modena, Guesthouses Modena and Residences Modena

Modena, a provincial capital of Emilia-Romagna, rises 34 meters above sea level along the historical Via Aemilia. Its beautiful old town is dominated by two impressive towers: the Clock Tower and the so-called Ghirlandina, the bell tower of Modena's Duomo.

Most hotels in Modena are situated near the Duomo and are high-quality accommodation facilities which are able to welcome tourists all year round. Luxury 4-star hotels and comfortable 3-star guesthouses are able to suit even tourists' most demanding requirements. Not to be missed are intimate bed and breakfasts, budget hotels and charming holiday farms.

The tour of Modena's old town could start from the central Piazza Grande, which is dominated by the Cathedral, the most representative Romanesque building of the city. Together with the popular Ghirlandina, which rises just behind it, it forms a fascinating architectural complex. The same square also hosts Palazzo Comunale, a 17th-century porticoed building dominated by the Clock Tower.
Via Aemilia, the city's major arterial route, leads to Palazzo dei Musei, an 18th-century building which is now the seat of the Estense Gallery, which gathers one of the most precious art collections in Europe, the rich Estense Library and the Lapidary Museum of the Campori Gallery. Next to Palazzo dei Musei is the Church of St. Agostino, which was founded in 1338 but subsequently remodelled in 1664 on the occasion of the ducal funeral ritual. It cherishes a Deposition from the Cross by Antonio Begarelli and a Madonna and Child by Tommaso da Modena.
Not to be missed is Modena's Ducal Palace, the huge royal palace commissioned by the d'Este family which boasts an impressive facade and a beautiful inner courtyard featuring two rows of arches and which is now the seat of the Military Academy. Corso Canal Grande is interrupted by the Church of St. Vincenzo, a sumptuous building which was commissioned by the d'Este Dynasty. Its interor cherishes a precious painting by Guercino and many interesting frescos. Further important sacred buildings are the Gothic church of St. Francesco and the church of St. Pietro, the latter featuring an elegant Renaissance facade.
Modena is also famous all over the world for its genuine cooking and tasty traditional specialities. It is renowned for its sparkling Lambrusco wine (Lambrusco di Sorbara, Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro and Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce), tasty tortellini, local zampone (pork trotter) and balsamic vinegar, which is produced in Spilamberto and  then exported all over the world.
Modena attracts the lovers of art, culture, cooking and sport. Those interested in motors won't miss the opportunity to pay a visit to the homeland of the “red” Ferrari from Maranello. Modena also hosts an important Exhibition Centre which is easily accessible from the city centre and gives tourists the possibility to attend interesting conferences and meetings while staying at well-equipped hotels provided with special agreements with Modena's Trade Fair District.