Modena district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Places to visit near Modena

Modena is a city in Modena district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, home to about 158,886 people. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit — 38 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 0 hill stations & viewpoints and 21 museums. The must-see places are Madonna del Voto (1 km), Chiesa di Santa Maria Pomposa (1 km) and Ghirlandina (1 km).

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Modena, Emilia-Romagna
Modena, Modena district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Modena at a glance

Location
Modena district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Population
about 158,886
Coordinates
44.6478° N, 10.9254° E
Places within 50 km
100 (100 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Modena

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Modena: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Modena

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Modena. The closest is Ghirlandina (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Modena

62 churches within 100 km of Modena. The closest is Madonna del Voto (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Modena

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Modena. The closest is Monte Adone (56 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Modena

34 museums within 100 km of Modena. The closest is Duomo di Modena (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Modena

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Modena. The closest is Orto Botanico di Modena (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Modena

8 parks within 100 km of Modena. The closest is Parco Enzo Ferrari (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Modena

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Modena
  2. 1 km Madonna del Voto · church, Modena
  3. 1 km Ghirlandina · heritage site, Modena
  4. 1 km Duomo di Modena · museum, Modena
  5. 1 km Galleria Estense · museum, Modena
  6. 1 km Chiesa di Santa Maria Pomposa · church, Modena
  7. 0 km Back to Modena

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How to reach Modena

    All places near Modena by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Modena by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3877Ghirlandina (1 km)
    Churches3262Madonna del Voto (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints037Monte Adone (56 km)
    Museums2134Duomo di Modena (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens313Orto Botanico di Modena (1 km)
    Parks58Parco Enzo Ferrari (2 km)
    Other attractions15Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca (44 km)
    Buddhist sites02Certosa di Parma (59 km)

    Modena: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Modena?

    Madonna del Voto (church, about 1 km), Chiesa di Santa Maria Pomposa (church, about 1 km), Ghirlandina (heritage site, about 1 km), Duomo di Modena (museum, about 1 km), Galleria Estense (museum, about 1 km), San Francesco (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Modena?

    100 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 21 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Modena?

    Ghirlandina, about 1 km by road; Villa Sorra (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Modena?

    Madonna del Voto, about 1 km by road; Chiesa di Santa Maria Pomposa (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Modena?

    Monte Adone, about 56 km by road; Monte della Torraccia (58 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Modena?

    Start in Modena, visit Madonna del Voto, then Ghirlandina, then Duomo di Modena, then Galleria Estense, then Chiesa di Santa Maria Pomposa, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Modena?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Modena

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Modena’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Modena on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.