Fascinating Modena Street Scenes and Modena Travel Recap

This is my last entry of Modena (Italy), until of course my return which we do not know yet. One thing for sure, though, and that is, I love Italy… and I will come back!

A typical street occurrence in a town or city in Italy. Locals just bring out their table on the street and eat and drink there together with family, friends and neighbours (and passersby as well!).

Italy is a country that you can easily fall in love with. Seriously, it is a multifaceted country that has a lot to offer. Do you want art, culture, architecture, history? What about divine Italian gastronomy? Oh, and there is stunning nature as well! I have only been in the north and the farthest city in the south I have visited was Rome. I have ventured out to Frascati though, which is half an hour south of Rome and home to the locally famous wine of the same name and the once Papal vacation house Castel Gandolfo, now a museum.

I have vowed however to visit all the beautiful places in Italy, one trip, one region, one city and one village at a time. Culture tripping, savouring its local delicacies and just really basking in the dolce vita lifestyle. It sounds very decadent and carefree, but we all want that, donâ€™t we?

So back to Modena, I am glad that I have visited the city. I did the city for half a day, combining this with Parma, also a small city half an hour from Modena.

The city centre is very compact and thereâ€™s a lot to see and enjoy. My highlight here would have to be my visit to the Albinelli Market (Mercato Albinelli). I love food and markets so I am a bit biased, haha. I am sure that everyone visiting Modena will be buying its most valued product â€“ the Modena Balsamico, but when I was here, I found myself buying salamis instead. I adore salamis! I also have an excuse for not buying the balsamic vinegar because I still have some Modena balsamico at home. Well, 2 bottles even, one for cooking, and the other for dressing.

But other than that, Modena is just a lovely city to walk around, you can enjoy a cup of coffee on one of the piazzas whilst people watching, visit the market, have lunch in one of the many local trattorias, check out the history, art and architecture of the city, and then sip an aperitivo before having dinner with real Italian fare.

Below you will find the links to my Modena blog posts if you are interested, or you can skip them and scroll down to the photos.

EATS, DRINKS & MARKETS:

Aperitivo in a Secret Alley (Bar Enoteca Ristretto) – Having aperitivo should not be missed when in Modena, or in any northeastern city, town and village in Italy

Tagliatelle al Forno + Spritz Lunch at Piazza Grande

The Delicious Albinelli Market – This is my favourite market and highlight of my visit in Modena

The Market and Church at Piazza della Pomposa

CULTURE, ART & ARCHITECTURE:

Modena UNESCO World Heritage Site: Piazza Grande, Palazzo Comunale and Modena Cathedral – These are of course musts sees when in Modena

Via del Taglio Shopping Street and Travel Souvenirs

City Views of Modena from Ghirlandina Bell Tower – Yes, I climbed the almost 200 steps of the tower!

Piazza XX Settembre – This is my favourite piazza in Modena

Ducal Palace and Piazza Roma

Getting Married in Modena – Always nice to see couples getting married in a traditional way

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PICTURE GALLERY

Here is my picture gallery of Modena City. The pictures are not in chronological order and are randomly posted. Do hover your cursor over the pictures for detailed information.

Moi here at the UNIMORE (Universita Degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia). I did not realise the building behind me is a university. I parked at Novi Park and this is where I got out. The city centre is just behind the gates of this university.

Via Luigi Albinelli is the street where the Albinelli Market is located (left on the picture). Now this particular grandma, if you can see her on the picture, seems to have dyed her hair in fiery orange. Although that would seem too forward for me if I was her age, I commend her though for her originality, bravery and I-don’t-care-what-you-think attitude.

In Modena (and in the Emilia-Romagna region, especially Bologna), you will find many cafes and restaurants extending their services outdoors in vaulted collonades.

Modena street scenes - side street cafes

Corso Duomo, the street at the back of the Modena Cathedral. You can see the Chiese della Madonna del Voto at the end of the street.

This is what I love about Italy. Lots of outdoor cafes when the weather is good for it. Well, I guess everywhere in Europe, huh? Although the Italians have the reputation for long lunches and dinners.

Of course, an Alfa Romeo should be on the streets, and not some German or French car.

This is one of my favourite pictures of Modena. That little balcony is just bursting with lots of flower and colour goodness!

For some reason the Italian Police, the Carabinieri arrived and partly cordoned this area…. while this guy continued walking nonchalantly, being so very focused on his mobile phone, unmindful of all the police action around him, haha.

This is just one of the many small churches in Modena, Chiesa di San Giorgio.

VIP Modena Onlus is an organisation of clown volunteers helping sick children the weekends in Modena. I just hope Hollywood films would stop featuring clowns as serial killers.

A beautiful Jewish synagogue on Piazza Giuseppi Mazzini.

Travel Period: May 2016
Destination: Modena (Emilia-Romagna), Italy

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All pictures were taken by a point and shoot pocket camera or a smartphone.

Fascinating Modena Street Scenes and Modena Travel Recap

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