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 | Abruzzo Basilicata Calabria Campania Emilia Romagna Modena Carpi Castelfranco Emilia Fiorano Modenese Formigine Mirandola Sassuolo Vignola Friuli Venezia Giulia Lazio Liguria Lombardia Le Marche Molise Piemonte Puglia Sardinia Sicily Tuscany Trentino Alto Adige Umbria Valle D Aosta Veneto | | ModenaItaly > Emilia Romagna > ModenaModena is a city and a province on the south side of the Po valley, in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.An ancient town, the seat of an archbishop, it is now mostly known as "the capital of engines", given that most famous Italian car factories like De Tomaso, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati were born there or were somehow related to its province. The University of Modena, founded in 1683 by Francis II d'Este, has traditional strengths in medicine and law. Modena also hosts the Italian Military Academy, where Italian officers are trained, partly housed in the Baroque ducal palace, begun by Francis I in 1635 from the designs of Avanzini, and finished by Francis Ferdinand V with a fine courtyard. The Biblioteca Estense houses historical volumes and 3000 manuscripts. Modena is also well known in culinary circles for its production of balsamic vinegar. There is a strong sporting culture, linked mainly to motor racing and association football (soccer). The town's football club, Modena F.C., plays in Serie B, the Italian second division. Pages referring to ModenaHere are links to a selection of pages that mention Modena within this website: Emilia Romagna Content Referred to by This ArticleFind out more about the information contained in this article by clicking one of the links listed below. Emilia Romagna Snippets of Articles Relating to ModenaItaly > Emilia Romagna Parma, another city situated here is appreciated for its world famous cheeses and hams and elaborate buildings. Italy > Emilia Romagna > Bologna Bologna was founded by the Etruscans with the name Felsina.Next the city was the Roman colony known as Bononia, which survived as a medieval city to become a centre of learning and then a major city of the Renaissance papal states.Due to an efficient system of canals, Bologna was one of the trading centres in northern Italy. Part of taxes raised from traders was used to pay the wages of the University professors. Italy > Emilia Romagna > Piacenza Piacenza | |
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