Between the races
Meet Modena via "Swim Star 2000"
"5. Trofeo Ghirlandina", Modena, Italy, June 2-4, 2000
Modena was a Roman colony and later and important commune, which in 1288 came into the possession of the D’Este Family. In 1598 when Cesare D’Este was obliged to give the territories of Ferrara and Romagna to the Church, it became capital of Dukedom. Today it is the main city of an important economic area, built on a system of flourishing small and medium businesses, concentrated in Modena itself, the ceramics area of Sassuolo, the knitwear area of Carpi and, a special gem, Ferrari in Marranelo.
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Modena, in the heart of Europe 
Ducal palace
The complex which today is by far the most important in Modena: the 17th century Ducal Palace (Palazzo Ducale), one of the most significant baroque buildings in Italy. Great exhibitions are held there today.
S. Agostino
 S. Agostino - the room called the Camerino dei Confirmati contains the well known "Stolen Bucket" which the Modenese captured from the Bolognese in 1325, an episode recounted in Tassoni's poem.
Entrance of the Ducal Palace
In front of the Ducal Palace
The symbol, heart and soul of the city are found in piazza, Piazza Grande, meeting point between religious identity and political power. Significant testimony of history and art are found there. 
Ghirlandina Tower Piazza Grande with the Comunale Palace and the Ghirlandina Tower
Piazza Roma
Igor and Dejan at Piazza Roma
The Cathedral of Modena is one of the biggest expressions of Romanesque art: built 1099 to the architect Lanfranco’s design it was embellished by remarkable sculptures by Wiligelmo.
Cathedral of Modena
The Cathedral of Modena
Igor and Ferrari
Igor Rasula has just tested this Ferrari
Map of Modena's historic center
Map of the old Modena's Center
In via Taglio str.
In front of Aurora restaurant in via Taglio street, where we used to take a rest
The old center from the air
At its side the Ghirlandina Tower stands 88 m high, symbol of the city. The Town of hall and the 16th century clock tower enclose the Piazza Grande on two sides.
In Farini str.
In Via L.C. Farini Street, a look from Piazza Roma and Military Academy
Also the important monument in Modena consists of the two great 18th century structures, symbol of the D'Este family's munificence, especially that of Francesco III: the Hospital and the Poor House which are some way from the Ducal Palace in Via Emilia in the direction of Reggio. Today it is the "Palazzo of the museums" which contains objects and books collected by the dukes, collections dating in particular to the period of Francesco I (mid 17th century), and a remarkable collection of paintings of which the most outstanding are by Corregio. The library is linked to a long line of Modenese erudite cultural tradition: Bacchini, Muratori and Tiraboschi.

Our accommodation was in Via Orsola street in the historic center of Modena at S. Filipo Neri Youth hostel. It is about 200 m from the Ducal Palace. Fantastic hospitality of all people there we'll always remember. And we decided we'll be there next year for sure.

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