Modena, Italy Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

Though only thirty minutes northwest by train, MODENA has a quite distinct identity from Bologna. It proclaims itself the "spiritual capital" of Emilia, highlighting the two cities' long and sometimes intense rivalry. Indeed, Modena does have a number of claims to fame: its outskirts are fringed with prosperous industry – knitwear and ceramics factories on the surrounding plain make a healthy profit, and great car names such as Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati are tied to the town (celebrated in Modena Terra di Motori in April, when the squares of the town are filled with classic … more »