🏛️ Cathedral, Torre Civica and Piazza Grande, Modena
Medieval ensemble of religious and civic power in Emilia-Romagna
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997
- Torre Civica (Ghirlandina) stands 86.12 meters tall, completed in the 14th century
- Cathedral built in the 12th century by architect Lanfranco and sculptor Wiligelmo
- Houses the Secchia Rapita, a 14th-century trophy from the Modena-Bologna conflict
The Cathedral, Torre Civica, and Piazza Grande of Modena form an integrated medieval complex that embodies the fusion of religious and civic authority in medieval Italy. Located in the Emilia-Romagna region, this ensemble was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 for demonstrating exceptional architectural achievement and the intertwining of cultural and civic values during the Romanesque period. The three monuments have collectively shaped Modena's urban identity for nearly a ...