Modena Cathedral
Guide
Photo: Mongolo1984 · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
FreeChurchAllow 30–60 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A pale stone Romanesque cathedral covered in carved stories from Genesis, with a raised choir and a crypt holding the city's patron saint.
A brief history
Begun in 1099 by the architect Lanfranco and the sculptor Wiligelmo, who both signed their work; one of the best Romanesque buildings in Europe.
Tips
- Best time
- Morning
- Cost
- Free; tower a few euros (check)
- Allow
- 30–60 min
- Free days
- Always free
- Hours
- Usually open daily (check)
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Good to know
- Area
- The centre: Piazza Grande, the cathedral, the market and the old streets around them.
- Dress code
- Shoulders and knees covered
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Indoors: good on a hot or rainy day
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