Places
Viewpoint·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Modena — Duomo e Ghirlandina
Emilia-Romagna
Modena's cathedral, together with its central piazza and the leaning Ghirlandina tower, forms one of the finest surviving examples of Romanesque architecture in Italy, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The flat streets around it are easy, level walking through the heart of the balsamic-vinegar-producing city.
Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+30 m
Best season
Year-round
Parking · Paid
Paid parking near the historic centre of Modena.
Water
Fountains in the piazza.
Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage Romanesque complex
- Distinctive leaning bell tower
- Flat, level historic-centre streets
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the streets and piazza around the cathedral.
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