About Modena
Modena lies in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region in the northern part of the country, south of Milan and north of Florence. With a modern population of around 180,000 people, Modena isn't anywhere close to being Italy's largest city. It receives a modest 250,000 tourists per year, a number which pales in comparison to the millions the better-known Italian cities receive. That's part of why Modena is worth visiting. It's a chance to see a real Italian city that has lots to offer visitors, but hasn't been completely overrun by tourists the way Venice and Rome have.
There may be on the smaller side, Modena has at least two claims to fame. If the name of the city sounds familiar to you, that may be because you have a bottle of balsamic vinegar somewhere in your home that comes from Modena. Balsamic vinegar from Modena is part of the EU's Protected Geographical Indication products, recognizing the long tradition of manufacturing this product in the area.
Modena is also known as the home of the Italian supercar. Ferrari was founded in Modena and still has its headquarters in the city. Its rivals Pagani, Lamborghini, and Maserati are also based in the city.