🇮🇹 Walking Tour of Modena, Italy

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🇮🇹 Walking Tour of Modena, Italy

Need guidance on what to see in Modena? This guide leads you through the sights as well as the best restaurants in the city! On this list, you’ll get: - a walking tour route with notes on what you’re seeing, a little context for each site and what’s involved if you want to go inside - an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot - four restaurants at varying price points and two gelaterias

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I set this tour up as starting in the piazza and working your way out, but you an really do it in any order. Modena's not too big; you can cover the whole thing in an hour if you go straight through at a leisurely pace. Build in more time to go in the Duomo, market, and any museums you may want to check out!

Modena Self-guided Walking Tour

Piazza Grande

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UNESCO site and the heart of Modena. The Duomo is here, as well as the Palazzo dell’Arcivescovao. There’s also a bunch of restaurants and cafes, perfect for people watching!

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Start your tour in Piazza Grande, Modena's central square. Notice the Ghirlandina bell tower, with the same style clock as in Venice's Piazza San Marco.

The Modena Duomo sits in the piazza. Entry is free and it's worth a quick visit. The side alcoves reflect different styles and eras, and the crypt is somewhat unique for its open setup to the rest of the church.

Did you know that the term "duomo" refers to the largest church in town? So even small towns will have a duomo.

Duomo di Modena

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Moderna’s duomo features classic Romanesque dating from the 13th century. Entry is free and it's worth a quick visit

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From there, turn right down via Luigi Albinelli to the Mercato Storico Albinelli. It’s an indoor market with fresh produce as well as wine, cheese and other goodies! It’s typically open until 2:30pm most days.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Emma | Where's Emma Now

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Amateur Italian, travel advisor, and adventurous eater! I’m a travel creative living in small town northern Italy, and I've been planning travel for over 15 years. I've lived on three continents and visited over 40 countries, so I'm passionate about helping travelers experience the best of a location, no matter where! I love both/and travel: I want to see the big sights AND the local hangouts, the big cities AND the small towns. I’d love to help you do it too! If you’re going to Rome for the first time, you don’t need me to tell you to see the Colosseum. But you might want me to tell you if it’s better as a guided tour or on your own, what add-on’s are worth the money, and what are the extra secret things your ticket can get you! My favorite part of travel is eating well: finding the local haunts, tasting a new wine, and trying the local dishes. Amazing food doesn't have to be expensive: sometimes the best of a place is in the street food! But if it is a splurge, I'll make sure it's worth every penny. I'd love to work with you to create the trip of your dreams!

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12 hand-picked places with notes from the creator

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Modena, Province of Modena, Italy

Italy

Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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History

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DIY Tour

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