Enzo Ferrari was born in Modena, on the 18 February 1898; his mother, Adalgisa Bisbino, was original of Forlì, while his father Alfredo was from Carpi, near Modena. He was an Italian racing driver and entrepreneur, founder of the vehicle manufacturer whose sports section, Scuderia Ferrari won, during his lifetime, 9 World Championships Formula 1 drivers and 15 in total.
He is still one of the figureheads of the best quality of Modena, and for this reason, particularly beloved: passion for work, resourcefulness, courage and creativity in the choices as ingredients of his success.
Modena, the birthplace of Enzo Ferrari, is a land of motors, here in the heart of the "motorvalley" the passion for mechanics has a long tradition and the myth of speed is an integral part of culture. Racing cars and luxury cars have entered into legend, becoming a "collector items" and bringing to the world the name of Modena.
The Ferrari Gallery was opened in February 1990, the interpretation of the exhibition reflects the spirit of Enzo Ferrari's progress, improvement and new challenges, knowing that the better car is still to be built. The office of Enzo Ferrari is off great interest, here some important relics for the company's history are clearly visible. In addition to the Galleria Ferrari, within a few kilometres there are several sites dedicated to motor vehicles, factories, museums and private collections.
The House of Enzo Ferrari is a typical Modenese house, with a farmyard and a courtyard where the focus is not only the engines but also on agriculture and gastronomy. This reminds us how the beautiful Modena as well as the home of motors is also home to many other passions; the Este ancient capital with its Cathedral, the Ducal Palace, the Synagogue, its museums, its centre ... without forgetting the symbol of the town, Tower Ghirlandina, which together constitute with the Duomo and Piazza Grande a UNESCO World Heritage site for its beauty. Modena is lively, full of passions and artistically rich, therefore it has a lot to offer to anyone who wants to discover it.