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Cathedral, Torre Civica and Piazza Grande, Modena

Modena, Italy

UNESCO World Heritage (opens in a new tab)
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About

The magnificent 12th-century cathedral at Modena, the work of two great artists (Lanfranco and Wiligelmus), is a supreme example of early Romanesque art. With its piazza and soaring tower, it testifies to the faith of its builders and the power of the Canossa dynasty who commissioned it.

Supporting source: Legacy import provenance

Plan your visit

Hours

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The official Modena World Heritage office publishes component-level times for the whole UNESCO ensemble: free cathedral access Monday 07:00-12:30 and 15:30-19:00, Tuesday-Sunday 07:00-19:00; Ghirlandina Tower daily seasonal hours with advance booking; Cathedral Museums Tue-Fri 10:00-14:00 and 15:00-18:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-14:00 and 15:00-19:00.

Admission

Free

Booking

Booking recommended

Sources: hours · pricing

When to go

  • Time of day: Morning, Afternoon

Features & amenities

What to expect

  • Indoor + outdoor

What to bring

  • Water
  • comfortable shoes

Good to know

  • Partially accessible

Tags

architectural ensemble

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