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**Modena**
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Name	Modena
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Total	186,307
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Total	183.19 km²
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Modena is a city and municipality in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It is known for its rich history, art, and gastronomy. Modena is the capital of the Province of Modena.

History

Modena has a long and storied history dating back to ancient times. It was an important Roman city and later became a significant center during the Middle Ages. The city is renowned for its Romanesque architecture, particularly the Modena Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Economy

Modena is a hub for the automotive industry, being home to famous car manufacturers such as Ferrari, Maserati, and Pagani. The city is also known for its agriculture, particularly the production of balsamic vinegar, which is a PDO product.

Culture

The city has a vibrant cultural scene, with numerous museums, theaters, and music venues. Modena is the birthplace of the renowned opera singer Luciano Pavarotti.

Education

Modena is home to the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, one of the oldest universities in Italy, founded in 1175. The university is known for its research and education in medicine, engineering, and economics.

Gastronomy

Modena is famous for its culinary traditions, including tortellini, prosciutto, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. The city is also known for its Lambrusco wine.

Transportation

Modena is well-connected by rail and road. The city is served by the Modena railway station, which provides connections to major Italian cities. The Autostrada A1 and Autostrada A22 highways also pass through Modena.

Notable People

Enzo Ferrari, founder of Ferrari
Luciano Pavarotti, opera singer
Massimo Bottura, chef

References

External Links

[Official website of Modena] (https://www.comune.modena.it/)

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-'''Modena''' is a city and [[comune]] in [[Emilia-Romagna]], [[Italy]], and the capital of the [[Province of Modena]]. It is known for its rich history, culture, and cuisine. Modena is also famous for its automotive industry, being the home of [[Ferrari]], [[Lamborghini]], and [[Maserati]].
+'''Modena''' is a city and [[Comune|municipality]] in [[Emilia-Romagna]], [[Italy]]. It is known for its rich history, art, and gastronomy. Modena is the capital of the [[Province of Modena]].
 == History ==
-Modena has a long and storied history dating back to ancient times. It was originally an [[Etruscan civilization|Etruscan]] settlement before becoming a [[Roman Empire|Roman]] colony in 183 BC. The city played a significant role during the [[Middle Ages]], particularly under the rule of the [[House of Este]], who made it their capital in the 16th century.
+Modena has a long and storied history dating back to ancient times. It was an important [[Roman Empire|Roman]] city and later became a significant center during the [[Middle Ages]]. The city is renowned for its [[Romanesque architecture]], particularly the [[Modena Cathedral]], a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]].
-== Geography ==
-Modena is located in the [[Po Valley]], one of the most fertile and productive regions in Italy. The city is situated between the [[Secchia]] and [[Panaro]] rivers, both tributaries of the [[Po River]].
 == Economy ==
-The economy of Modena is diverse, with significant contributions from the [[automotive industry]], [[agriculture]], and [[food production]]. The city is renowned for its production of [[balsamic vinegar]], a traditional product with a protected designation of origin.
+Modena is a hub for the [[automotive industry]], being home to famous car manufacturers such as [[Ferrari]], [[Maserati]], and [[Pagani]]. The city is also known for its [[agriculture]], particularly the production of [[balsamic vinegar]], which is a [[Protected Designation of Origin|PDO]] product.
 == Culture ==
-Modena is a cultural hub with numerous museums, galleries, and theaters. The [[Modena Cathedral]], a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]], is a prime example of Romanesque architecture. The city is also home to the [[Luciano Pavarotti]] Municipal Theatre, named after the famous tenor who was born in Modena.
+The city has a vibrant cultural scene, with numerous [[museums]], [[theaters]], and [[music]] venues. Modena is the birthplace of the renowned [[opera singer]] [[Luciano Pavarotti]].
 == Education ==
-Modena is home to the [[University of Modena and Reggio Emilia]], one of the oldest universities in Italy, founded in 1175. The university is known for its research and academic excellence, particularly in the fields of [[medicine]], [[engineering]], and [[economics]].
+Modena is home to the [[University of Modena and Reggio Emilia]], one of the oldest universities in Italy, founded in 1175. The university is known for its research and education in [[medicine]], [[engineering]], and [[economics]].
+== Gastronomy ==
+Modena is famous for its culinary traditions, including [[tortellini]], [[prosciutto]], and [[Parmigiano-Reggiano]]. The city is also known for its [[Lambrusco]] wine.
+== Transportation ==
+Modena is well-connected by [[rail]] and [[road]]. The city is served by the [[Modena railway station]], which provides connections to major Italian cities. The [[Autostrada A1]] and [[Autostrada A22]] highways also pass through Modena.
 == Notable People ==
-* [[Luciano Pavarotti]], world-renowned tenor
 * [[Enzo Ferrari]], founder of [[Ferrari]]
-* [[Maserati brothers]], founders of [[Maserati]]
+* [[Luciano Pavarotti]], opera singer
+* [[Massimo Bottura]], chef
-== Twin Towns – Sister Cities ==
-Modena is twinned with several cities around the world, including:
-* [[Lodz]], [[Poland]]
-* [[Saint-Quentin]], [[France]]
-* [[Wuxi]], [[China]]
 == See Also ==
 * [[Emilia-Romagna]]
 * [[Province of Modena]]
-* [[Ferrari]]
+* [[Italian cuisine]]
-* [[Balsamic vinegar]]
 == References ==
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 == External Links ==
-{{Commons category|Modena}}
+* [Official website of Modena] (https://www.comune.modena.it/)
-{{Wikivoyage|Modena}}
-[[Category:Cities and towns in Emilia-Romagna]]
+[[Category:Cities in Emilia-Romagna]]
-[[Category:Modena]]
+[[Category:Modena| ]]
 [[Category:Province of Modena]]
-[[Category:World Heritage Sites in Italy]]
+[[Category:Italian cuisine]]
 [[Category:Automotive industry in Italy]]
-[[Category:Food and drink in Italy]]
-[[Category:University towns in Italy]]
-[[Category:Roman towns and cities in Italy]]
-[[Category:Populated places established in the 2nd century BC]]
-[[Category:Modena| ]]
-{{Italy-geo-stub}}