Eat | Modena
OSTERIA FRANCESCANA
Having moved up seven places from last year, this is no ordinary neighbourhood osteria. The food is presented like artwork on a plate, and you'll be dazzled by cutting-edge dishes like “five ages and five textures of Parmesan served in five different temperatures”, and Magnum of foie gras with local balsamic vinegar, hazelnuts and almonds. [Read More]
July 14, 2010
See | Modena
GALLERIA ESTENSE
Roam the grand hallways of the Galleria Estense, which houses centuries of paintings owned by Modena's Este family. Also check out the biblioteca, home to some of Italy's most valuable books, including the Bible of Borso d'Este, the most decorated bible in the world. [Read More]
November 18, 2009
Visit | Modena
GALLERIA FERRARI
Drive your (not worthy) hire car down to the offi cial Ferrari museum in Maranello, where 40 of the gleaming motors are on display. Browse models like the 750 Monza right up to today's Formula 1 beasts, then splurge on all manner of red-and-white merchandise. [Read More]
November 18, 2009
Stay | Modena
HOTEL REAL FINI BAIA DEL RE
Located in countryside on the outskirts of Modena, this stylish four-star is renowned for its food and comfortable rooms. Sample some Modenese specialities over dinner, or just unwind in the spa, complete with Finnish sauna and Turkish bath. [Read More]
November 17, 2009
Eat | Modena
ANTICA PASTICCERIA S BIAGIO
In business since the 19th century, this small, family-run shop sells all manner of confections, from the local Barozzi cake, to chocolates delicately infused with the town's famous aceto balsamico. [Read More]