Modena
Italy · Emilia-RomagnaIT
City in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Modena is a city and comune (municipality) on the south side of the Po Valley, in the Province of Modena, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. It has 184,739 inhabitants as of 2025.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 184,153
- Coordinates
- 44.648, 10.925
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Elevation
- 34 m
Overview of Modena
Modena — a medium-sized town in Emilia-Romagna, Italy — is worth a place on your map. Records put its population near 184,153. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Modena is strongest on culture, shopping and sports. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Modena
Culture in Modena
(2)For culture, expect Cathedrals and Museums. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Modena.
Shopping in Modena
(1)For shopping, expect Food. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. This reflects only what is documented for Modena.
Sports in Modena
(1)The sports shortlist for Modena: Hunting. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Modena. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Modena
(1)Other activities lovers get Fishing. It is a direct read of Modena's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Modena
Museums, food and nightlife keep Modena viable all year.
Getting there & around
Modena pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to Europe/Rome on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Modena that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Modena known for?
- Travellers associate Modena with culture, shopping and sports. It sits in Emilia-Romagna, Italy and counts about 184,153 residents.
- What can you do in Modena?
- Modena is tagged with Cathedrals, Museums, Food and Hunting, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Modena?
- Museums, food and nightlife keep Modena viable all year.
- Where is Modena located?
- Modena belongs to Emilia-Romagna, Italy, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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