Modena Sights

  1. Cathedral

    One of the finest Romanesque churches in Italy, Modena's Unesco World Heritage-listed cathedral is a thrilling example of 12th-century architecture. Dedicated to the city's patron saint, St Geminianus, it was consecrated in 1184, 85 years after construction had begun. The façade is dominated by a huge Gothic rose window, actually a 13th-century addition, under which stands the main portal; to the sides, a series of vivid bas-reliefs depict scenes from Genesis.

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