Old Town Modena Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Old Town Modena

Popular places to visit

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Modena Cathedral

5/5(9 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Modena with a stop at Modena Cathedral. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.

Modena Cathedral
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Piazza Grande

4/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Modena when you spend time at Piazza Grande. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.

Piazza Grande
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University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Modena and Reggio Emilia during your trip to Modena. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.

University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
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Ducal Palace

Learn about the local history of Modena with a stop at Ducal Palace. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.

Ducal Palace
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Modena Town Hall

Modena Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Modena, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.

Modena Town Hall
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Torre della Ghirlandina

4/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Modena with a stop at Torre della Ghirlandina. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.

Torre della Ghirlandina

Activities

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Day Tour Parmigiano, Ferrari Museum, Balsamic, Lambrusco, Lunch with Transfer

AU$659
Per adult
Day Tour Parmigiano, Ferrari Museum, Balsamic, Lambrusco, Lunch with Transfer
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Modena City Walking Tour

AU$33
Per adult
Modena City Walking Tour
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Modena: a stunning city

AU$381
Per adult
Modena: a stunning city
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Small-group Street food tour in Modena

AU$147
Per adult
Small-group Street food tour in Modena
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Modena Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience

AU$147
Per adult
Modena Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience
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Maranello: Ferrari Museum & Balsamic Vinegar Tour

AU$224
Per adult
Maranello: Ferrari Museum & Balsamic Vinegar Tour
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Our pick of the best Old Town Modena Hotel Deals

Europa
Europa
3 out of 5
Corso Vittorio Emanuele 52, Modena, MO
The price is AU$152 per night from 29 Sep to 30 Sep
AU$152
per night
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Modena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Museo Enzo Ferrari and Ducal ...
7.4/10 Good! (432 reviews)
"Convenient, safe, close to train station, Enzo, Maserati, a car rental place, and the city square."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Europa
Phi Hotel Canalgrande
Phi Hotel Canalgrande
4 out of 5
Corso Canalgrande 6, Modena
The price is AU$197 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$197
per night
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Modena. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (321 reviews)
"great front desk service"

Reviewed on 21 Sep. 2024

Phi Hotel Canalgrande
Best Western Premier Milano Palace Hotel
Best Western Premier Milano Palace Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 68, Modena, MO
The price is AU$450 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$450
per night
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Modena. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (349 reviews)
"Good short stay at the BW Premier Milano House Palace within short walking distance maybe 5-6 mins to both the train station and Museo Enzo Ferrari. It’s a farther walk to the main Piazza Grande, maybe twice as long but still walkable - follow the street with the umbrellas to the right of Palazzo ..."

Reviewed on 27 Aug. 2024

Best Western Premier Milano Palace Hotel
Best Western Hotel Liberta
Best Western Hotel Liberta
3 out of 5
Via Blasia 10, Modena, MO
The price is AU$188 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$188
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Modena. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (245 reviews)
"nice location, close to more touristic places in Modena. Friendy staff, nice service. Come back again, for sure!"

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2024

Best Western Hotel Liberta
Hotel Principe
Hotel Principe
4 out of 5
 Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 94, Modena, MO
The price is AU$250 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$250
per night
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Modena. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Museo Enzo Ferrari and Orto ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (376 reviews)
"they actually had a place in the bathroom convenient to a mirror to plug in a hairdryer.. thinking of women!!! first hotel that had it after 3 weeks here in 4 star hotels... much appreciated."

Reviewed on 25 Sep. 2024

Hotel Principe
Hotel Estense
Hotel Estense
3 out of 5
Viale J. Berengario 11, Modena, MO
The price is AU$324 per night from 29 Sep to 30 Sep
AU$324
per night
29 Sep - 30 Sep
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Modena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Museo Enzo Ferrari and Museums Palace are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (451 reviews)
"Pretty hotel and friendly helpful staff. Easy walk from train station, to square and multiple restaurants. Would definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 8 Sep. 2024

Hotel Estense
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Modena

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San Pancrazio

Though San Pancrazio may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Piazza Grande and Modena Cathedral.

San Pancrazio
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Crocetta-San Lazzaro-Modena Est

Crocetta-San Lazzaro-Modena Est is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fanano and PalaPanini.

Crocetta-San Lazzaro-Modena Est
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Saliceta San Giuliano

Saliceta San Giuliano might not have many top sights, but Casa Museo Luciano Pavarotti and Montefiorino are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Saliceta San Giuliano
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Saliceto Panaro

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Saliceto Panaro and surrounding area, you can visit PalaPanini and Museo Enzo Ferrari.

Saliceto Panaro
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San Faustino-Madonnina-Quattroville

You'll enjoy the museums and churches in San Faustino-Madonnina-Quattroville. You might want to make time for a stop at Modena Fiere or Modena Autodrome.

San Faustino-Madonnina-Quattroville
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Vaciglio

When in Vaciglio, you can plan a visit to Casa Museo Luciano Pavarotti and Modena Town Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Vaciglio

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