Modena, Italy - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-18

Modena, a culinary and cultural gem in the heart of Emilia-Romagna, offers an authentic Italian experience with an emphasis on exquisite food and rich heritage. Visit to taste the best of local cuisine, discover the secrets of balsamic vinegar, and immerse yourself in its impressive history and art.

Top things to do in Modena

Things to do in Modena include Duomo di Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Museo Enzo Ferrari. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Modena

Here is what 3 days in Modena look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
5
Walking
19 min
  1. 1
    Museo Enzo FerrariHouse museum · Crocetta
    450 m (🚶 8 min)
  2. 2
    Giardini Pubblici
    300 m (🚶 5 min)
  3. 3
    Palazzo Ducale di ModenaPalace · Centro Storico
    300 m (🚶 5 min)
  4. 4
    Piazza Grande
    100 m (🚶 1 min)
  5. 5
    Duomo di ModenaChurch · Centro Storico
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Day 2

Stops
7
Walking
1h 18m
  1. 1
    Mercato AlbinelliMarket hall · Centro Storico
    100 m (🚶 2 min)
  2. 2
    Chiesa di San BartolomeoChurch
    1 km (🚶 15 min)
  3. 3
    Acetaia di GiorgioSan Faustino
    2.5 km (🚶 40 min / 🚌 16 min)
  4. 4
    Parco FerrariPark · Sant'Agnese
    1.2 km (🚶 19 min)
  5. 5
    Galleria EstenseArchaeology museum · Centro Storico
    🚶 1 min
  6. 6
    Palazzo dei Musei
    50 m (🚶 1 min)
  7. 7
    Sant'AgostinoChurch
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
1
  1. 1
    Ferrari Museum MaranelloMuseum
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Modena?

Duomo di Modena, Ghirlandina Tower, Museo Enzo Ferrari, Ferrari Museum Maranello, Galleria Estense, Palazzo Ducale di Modena and 9 more. Duomo di Modena: A magnificent Romanesque cathedral and UNESCO World Heritage site, a must-see for its architecture and sculptures.

What can you do in 3 days in Modena?

Day 1: Museo Enzo Ferrari, Giardini Pubblici, Palazzo Ducale di Modena, Piazza Grande. Day 2: Mercato Albinelli, Chiesa di San Bartolomeo, Acetaia di Giorgio, Parco Ferrari. Day 3: Ferrari Museum Maranello.

Which areas should you explore in Modena?

The itinerary for Modena runs through Crocetta, Centro Storico, San Faustino and Sant'Agnese.

Which museums are worth visiting in Modena?

Museums worth visiting in Modena: Museo Enzo Ferrari (Crocetta), Ferrari Museum Maranello, Galleria Estense (Centro Storico) and Lamborghini Museum.

Which churches are worth seeing in Modena?

Churches worth seeing in Modena: Duomo di Modena (Centro Storico), Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pomposa, Chiesa di San Bartolomeo and Sant'Agostino.

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