In the heart of Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy, a city of art, home to tasty gastronomy and land of motors rises. Due to the ancient history of its foundation, Modena looks stuck in medieval times. Its architecture gained a deserved place on the UNESCO world heritage list in 1997. Let’s discover together the secrets of this stunning city!
The ancient Mutina
The origins of Modena are uncertain and probably date back to the Etruscan period. The first historical reports coincided with the expansion of the Roman Empire (2nd century BC), when the Romans created the great artery of the Via Emilia and proclaimed the ancient Mutina Roman colony.
