Church, mosque or temple · Italy · Emilia-Romagna
Modena Cathedral
A Romanesque cathedral with carved reliefs, in the home town of balsamic vinegar.
UNESCO World Heritage Free to enter about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Modena Cathedral matters
Modena's cathedral is a masterpiece of Romanesque stone carving, with Bible scenes on its facade. Around it, Modena is famed for balsamic vinegar, tortellini and Italian sports cars. Look at the stone carvings on the outside first, because they tell stories to people who could not read.
Talking points
- Carved Romanesque reliefs.
- UNESCO-listed.
- Balsamic vinegar tasting nearby.
- Ferrari country.
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Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.