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Finale Emilia
Province:
Modena (42 km)
Tourist Area
Situated at the very eastern edge of the Province of Modena, Finale Emilia was fortified by the father of Matilde di Canossa, who built the maschio of the castle, in the medieval period.
From the 13th century it always followed the destiny of Modena for which it was “Most Faithful Finale”. The Estense Fortress is imposing and its quadrilateral structure, fortified with towers on which the Estense eagle and the maschio are featured, encloses the courtyard with a triple gallery.
Two other great buildings typify Finale: The Municipal Palace with its clock and statue of San Zenone and the Church of San Bartolomeo.
The earthquake of May 2012 has detroyed almost completly part of the historic town center. The Este fortress was seriously damaged, as were many ancient churches.
For more information
Local Staff: Modena
Information Offices
MODENA
Piazza Grande, 14
41100 Modena (MO)
Tel. ++39 059-2032660
Fax ++39 059-2032659
iatmo@comune.modena.it
Opening: Open troughout the year
More about services and schedule of the info centres in the Local website
How to reach
Ferrovie dello StatoStop in Modena (42 km) or in San Felice (14 km, line Bologna-Verona) or in Ferrara (30 km)
Extra-urban line ATCM - SETA Modena
Connections from Modena or from San Felice
Urban & extra-urban line
ATCF Ferrara
Connections from Ferrara
Bologna (42 km)
From Modena take the ring road, direction Nonantola, then take the SS 255 called San Matteo della Decima to the junction with the SP 2 Panaria Bassa, direction Bomporto/Finale. In locality Canaletto, turn right onto the SS 468.
Last update: 26/03/2013
