PPPJ 08 Local Info

Modena is a beautiful city in the Padana plain, where people appreciate good food,culture and entertainment. [map] It is in the north of Italy, in Emilia Romagna, 40km west of Bologna. There are about 180,000 habitants. The main activities are agriculture and industry. The most famous local firms are Ferrari and Tetrapak. Modena is also famous for its vinegar and foods. [building]

[building] The monumental complex containing the Cathedral of San Geminiano and the Civic Tower, known locally as the Ghirlandina, faces onto the Piazza Grande. It is located along the historical Via Emilia, at the centre of the medieval area of the city. The Cathedral of Modena is one of the most important Romanesque-style monuments in Europe, both in architecture and in decorations. These can be fully appreciated thanks to the recent restoration.

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Other interesting towns

Carpi is 20km north from Modena and the biggest town in the province after Modena. It has a large and beautiful town square. Nonantola, 10km north-west from Modena, is famous for its ancient abbey. Sassuolo is a 20km far province of Modena, famous for its tiles factories. It was the summer residence of the Estense Family.