Is Modena in Bologna?

Being just a short distance from Bologna, it is no surprise that Modena also has a lot of meat included in the local cuisine, with ham and salami among the most popular.

What's Modena famous for?

Today, perhaps Modena is best known to sports car fans as the birthplace of auto manufacturer Enzo Ferrari and to food-lovers as the source of the finest balsamic vinegar, aged for decades in wooden barrels.

Is Modena worth visiting?

If there was one city that we absolutely fell in love with during our time in Italy, it was undoubtedly Modena. ... And while we wholeheartedly recommend travellers do the same and spend a few days falling in love with this gorgeous town, it's also possible to see the best of this city on a Modena day trip.