Museo Naturalistico del Frignano
Pavullo Nel Frignano
(14 Km)
The Frignano Naturalistic Museum was established in 1982 thanks to the great commitment of the then commander of the Forestry Corps of Modena, Dr. Ferrucio Minghelli. Since 2006, the Museum has been located in the internal floors of the Castle of Montecuccolo. It is divided into three floors that welcome sections dedicated to Earth Sciences, Botany and Zoology.
Galleria "Ferrari"
Maranello
(14 Km)
The Museum is divided into several areas: the Hall of Victories where all the Ferrari World Champions are exhibited from 1999 to today, the Trophies and the history of the World Champions Drivers. It is the area dedicated to Formula 1 with historical models. The museum's exhibition space is spread over 6 main rooms and is enriched by various services, including the Ferrari Store, the Cafeteria, a professional driving simulator and the photo point. From May a new wing will be opened with a large convention room and a new exhibition room, the muzzle also becomes a congress center capable of hosting
Museo Civico di Ecologia e Storia Naturale
Marano sul Panaro
(3 Km)
The Civic Museum of Ecology and Natural History was opened in 1994 inside the ancient mill of the feudal lords Montecuccoli. The exhibition is divided into seven rooms, where mineralogical, paleontological and zoological collections of the territory of Marano sul Panaro are exhibited.
Museo Nazionale Etrusco "P. Aria"
Marzabotto
(21 Km)
The National Etruscan Museum “P. Aria” is dedicated to Count Pompeo Aria who organized the core of the first museum collection. The exhibition is spread over four rooms where the nineteenth-century excavations and various architectural terraces coming from the various acropolis of the resort are exhibited.
Museo del Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena
Spilamberto
(13 Km)
The Museum of Traditional Balsamic of Modena was built on 24 November 2002 by the Association “Consorteria of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar”. It aims to promote tradition and everything that has to do with this traditional product. All the items on display can be touched by hand and are characterized by the aroma of vinegar.
Castello Malvasia di Panzano
Castelfranco Emilia
(23 Km)
Castello Malvasia di Panzano was built at the behest of Monsignor Innocenzo, who transformed it into a typical Renaissance building, taking away its medieval features. Because of World War II, it was particularly damaged. Today it maintains its structure and is in a good state of preservation, especially the inner courts.
Forte Urbano
Castelfranco Emilia
(20 Km)
Forte Urbano was built on commission of Pope Urban VIII in 1626. Over the years it has been used for various purposes, such as prison or lazaretto, during a strong cholera epidemic. Since 2005 it has been used to welcome drug detainees, thanks to the collaboration of the community of San Patrignano.
Castello di Formigine
Formigine
(19 Km)
The Castle of Formigine was built in the twelfth century in a strategic position and to defend the territory. Historical information on the existence of the Castle is starting from 1201, the year in which it is mentioned as a fortress built by the Municipality of Modena. The current form of the building is due to the restoration work carried out in 1405.
Casamento di Medelana
Marzabotto
(17 Km)
The building of the Casamento was built around the fifteenth century and was an important complex in the town of Medelana. From its structure we can see the embellished and decorated windows that give a special charm to the building. It is currently in excellent condition and open to tourists.
Torre di Gaiato
Pavullo Nel Frignano
(18 Km)
The Tower of Gaiato dates back to 1200 but according to historical sources it could even be from Roman times. It was built on a mountain with a conical shape that represents the highest point of the Pavullese territory. The Tower is part of the fascinating and rich heritage of the province of Modena.
Torre Lavacchio
Pavullo Nel Frignano
(15 Km)
Torre Lavacchio probably dates back to the 11th century. It is characterized by a slender profile and in the past had a function of lookout and defence of the nearby town. The Tower overlooks the Pavullese basin and represents the best preserved structure of the Middle Ages of Frignano.
Castello di Semese
Pavullo Nel Frignano
(12 Km)
The Castle of Semese dates back to the late thirteenth century and was erected on a pre-existing Lombard watchtower. The fortress was initially owned by the Da Verica family and later passed to the Montecuccoli family, who fortified and strengthened its walls. The structure consists of a feudal dwelling, a tower and walls that made the Castle a defensive system with a radial dominant over the entire area.
Palazzo Ducale
Sassuolo
(20 Km)
The ducal palace of Sassuolo was built in 1458, at the behest of the Marquis of Ferrara Borso d'Este. In 1599 it passed to the Este, who carried out a series of restorations, transforming it into a summer residence. Of particular charm is the main floor of the building, which is furnished in Emilian Baroque style.
Castello Montecucolo
Pavullo Nel Frignano
(17 Km)
Historical news of the Castle of Montecuccolo dates back to 1027 when it was occupied by a family of German feudal lords. History has it that the famous general Raimondo Montecuccoli was born here, from which the fortress also takes its name. The fortress stands on a rocky relief not far from Pavullo, in Frignano. Its peculiarity lies in the position of the tower, erected slightly away from the buildings where the owners and guests resided. There is also the guard body located inside the third belt.
Castello di Montegibbio
Sassuolo
(17 Km)
The Castle Of Montegibbio was built in the tenth century by the canons of the Cathedral of Parma with defensive function. In 1501, due to a strong earthquake, the Castle was seriously damaged. In 1851 it was purchased by Giuseppe Borsari, who restored it with a new medieval style. Since 1972 it has become the property of the Municipality of Sassuolo.
Castello Rangone
Spilamberto
(13 Km)
The Rangone Castle was built during the XIII by the Municipality of Modena. The building has a defensive structure, consisting of a large tower. The castle belonged to the Spilamberto family, who gave it to the Rangoni family, from which it also took its name. In the twentieth century the castle was abandoned and in 2005 it passed to the Municipality of Spilamberto.
Palazzo dei Capitani della Montagna
Vergato
(20 Km)
The Palace of the Captains of the Mountain was built between the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries and was the seat of the Captains of the Mountain, officials who ruled from 1414 to 1796. The facade has coats of arms dating from the 4th and 6th centuries and among these is visible that of the municipality of Vergato, depicting a wild boar in a swamp with two oak branches tied by a ribbon. The building was built during the post-war period and was enriched with four stained-glass windows by Luigi Ontani in 1998.
Villa e Corte Fortificata Caula
Zocca
(9 Km)
Villa and Fortified Court Caula was built in the mountains, in the town of Zocca. It is a large building enclosed in a city wall. It dates back to the 17th century and has a simple and linear structure, typical of the eighteenth century villas. It is currently open to the public and is in excellent condition.
Torre del Castello di Monteombraro
Zocca
(6 Km)
The Tower of the Castle of Montombraro is located in the town of Zocca, in the province of Modena. As for the date of construction of the castle and the tower, which is part of it, there is no precise date, but it is assumed to date back to 1110, in the Middle Ages. Unfortunately, it was then destroyed in the expedition of the Bolognese. Over the centuries it was restructured and modified again. Today, both the castle and the tower are accessible and are still in good condition.
Castello di Montetortore
Zocca
(9 Km)
Torre Rangoni
Zocca
(12 Km)
The Rangoni Tower dates back to the thirteenth-century, and is also the oldest building in the village of Zocca. It was recently donated to the City Council by the Marquises Rangoni, after being restored. The Tower is part of the ancient Fortress that preserves traces of the drawbridge and the perimeter walls of the time.
Citta' etrusco-celtica
Marzabotto
(21 Km)
The ancient Etruscan city located in the Municipality of Marzabotto, was established in the 5th century BC. The city was discovered in 1551, by Friar Leandro Alberti, thanks to the discoveries of mosaics, coins, and ruins of ancient building structures. In the archaeological site there are some shops, the foundations of some buildings, the acropolis, two necropolis and some sacred places. Near the site is also the Etruscan Museum.