Cento

This small artistic, culinary and economic centre on the border between the provinces of Ferrara, Modena and Bologna is home to many works by Guercino (Cento, 1591 - Bologna, 1666), which can be found especially in the City Art Gallery.

The old town is wonderfully preserved with its long porticos typical of the Po Valley, important monuments and art treasures.

Cento has also become internationally famous for its Carnival.

Due to the earthquake of May 29th, 2012, all the museums and monuments have been temporarily closed.

Guercino's masterpieces, as well as the collections located at the City Art Gallery, have been moved, in order to restore the building, which was damaged by the earthquake. The same happened to all the works of art which were located in other buildings and churches.

Several exhibitions have been organized in Italy and abroad, in order to host these masterpieces before they come back to Cento.