{"id":9510,"date":"2024-02-28T10:18:29","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T09:18:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/?page_id=9510"},"modified":"2024-02-28T10:20:52","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T09:20:52","slug":"north-of-modena","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/north-of-modena\/","title":{"rendered":"North of Modena"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">&lt;&lt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/northeast-italy\/emilia-romagna\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Emilia-Romagna<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The plain north of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/modena\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Modena<\/a> is mostly rural and dotted with small agricultural centers. The largest town here is Carpi, which offers various historic attractions. A few interesting landmarks are also located in other towns in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"border: 1px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-c8be4d9f-f0b8-4cc2-85ca-d0a7c2673f14\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-b16bb427-7426-49d6-8cac-7b55487a4d7b\">Places to see North of Modena<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#carpi\">Carpi<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#castello-dei-pio\">\u272a Castello dei Pio<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#carpi-cathedral\">Carpi Cathedral<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#church-of-santa-maria-in-castello\">Church of Santa Maria in Castello<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#fossoli-camp\">Fossoli Camp<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#nonantola\">Nonantola<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#nonantola-abbey\">\u272a Nonantola Abbey<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#torre-dei-bolognesi\">Torre dei Bolognesi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#san-felice-sul-panaro\">San Felice sul Panaro<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#rocca-estense\">Rocca Estense<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#mirandola\">Mirandola<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#castello-dei-pico\">Castello dei Pico<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"carpi\"><strong>Carpi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Carpi is the second largest city in the Province of Modena, located north of the capital. The town emerged in the Late Middle Ages as the seat of a small <em>signoria<\/em> ruled by the Pio family. Carpi later became a possession of the Este family and followed the history of the rest of the province until today. Now it is an industrial center which also features various historic attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_4656ad68-69c4-479f-bc0d-2ae3d018b150\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"castello-dei-pio\"><strong><strong>\u272a Castello dei Pio<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Castello dei Pio is a historic fortress in the center of Carpi, facing <strong>Piazza dei Martiri<\/strong>, one of the largest squares in Italy. The complex is composed by a series of buildings erected between the Late Middle Ages and the 17th century. The castle was once the residence of the local lords, but now it serves mostly as a museum. Among the several decorated halls inside the fortress, some areas host a museum focused on the history of Carpi, while others house the <strong>Museo Monumento al Deportato<\/strong>. This museum hosts an exhibition dedicated to the people who were deported to Nazi concentration camps during World War II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Martiri, 41012 Carpi MO<br>Coordinates: 44.7832, 10.8858<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/XnwYhqiEXjeXFk8o7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_9c8e6894-27ee-433e-a05f-a62466fdb705\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"carpi-cathedral\"><strong><strong>Carpi Cathedral<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as: Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (<em>Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Carpi Cathedral (<em>Duomo di Carpi<\/em>) is the main religious site in the city, located at the northern end of Piazza dei Martiri. It was erected starting in the 16th century to replace a previous medieval church, and it is adorned with Baroque decorations. The interior hosts a few interesting artworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Martiri, 41012 Carpi MO<br>Coordinates: 44.7847, 10.8863<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Ckpds7fdMD8engEs6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_8acb1746-9ca2-495b-b41e-fcc69b2a9e67\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"church-of-santa-maria-in-castello\"><strong><strong>Church of Santa Maria in Castello<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Church of Santa Maria in Castello is the oldest religious site in Carpi, facing <strong>Piazzale Re Astolfo<\/strong>, behind Castello dei Pio and adjacent to the 14th-century palace known as <strong>Castelvecchio<\/strong>. The building can trace its origins to the 8th or 9th century, but it gained its current appearance in the Late Middle Ages. The facade of the church features Romanesque decorations, while the interior is adorned with various artworks, including some medieval frescoes. The church is flanked by a tall bell tower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazzale Re Astolfo, 41012 Carpi MO<br>Coordinates: 44.7828, 10.8866<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/PMy4veRUXi4AFBLL6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_874cbd0b-c86b-4634-8627-046cf52cc7d5\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fossoli-camp\"><strong><strong>Fossoli Camp<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Fossoli Camp (<em>Campo di Fossoli<\/em>) is a former concentration camp located in Fossoli, just north of Carpi. It was established in 1942 by the Italian Army as a prisoner of war camp, but it was later turned into a transit camp mostly for Jewish people who would be then deported to Nazi extermination camps. It was closed in 1944 and after the war it became a refugee camp and an orphanage. Now it serves as a museum and memorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Remesina Esterna, 32, 41012 Fossoli MO<br>Coordinates: 44.8288, 10.9021<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/TZDy6mbETEMtrRYc6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_62fd3b27-4875-4fa6-8a8b-f56fc15e4ade\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nonantola\"><strong>Nonantola<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nonantola is a town located northeast of Modena, which emerged in the Middle Ages as a major religious center thanks to an important monastery. The town later suffered a decline, but it is still known today for its historical relevance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_f3251334-ee38-4486-8d6b-2ec688e0e8a9\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nonantola-abbey\"><strong>\u272a Nonantola Abbey<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Benedictine Abbey of Nonantola (<em>Abbazia di Nonantola<\/em>) was founded in 752 under the rule of the Lombards. It was for centuries one of the most influential and powerful monasteries in Europe, ruling over several territories in Italy. Because of this, the abbey was contested between the Holy Roman Emperor and the Pope during the Investiture Controversy. Initially, the monastery sided with the Emperor, but it was forced to submit to the Pope in 1083. Its importance declined since the 15th century and it was even suppressed in 1768, before being restored in 1821. The abbey now includes a Romanesque church housing several relics, and it also hosts the <strong>Benedictine and Diocesan Museum<\/strong> (<em>Museo Benedettino e Diocesano<\/em>) and a historic library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Abbazia, 41015 Nonantola MO<br>Coordinates: 44.6779, 11.0435<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/kqY26aWNbTKWnsQn6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_1f8dc042-5c72-41f2-9757-6660bcfecca5\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"torre-dei-bolognesi\"><strong><strong>Torre dei Bolognesi<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Torre dei Bolognesi is a 14th-century tower located near the Nonantola Abbey. It was erected when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/bologna\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Bologna<\/a> ruled over the town, and it was one of the most important defensive positions in the area. Now it hosts a museum focused on the history of the city. Another medieval tower, the 13th-century <strong>Torre dei Modenesi<\/strong>, is located on the other side of the town, but it can only be seen from the outside as it was damaged during an earthquake in 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via del Macello, 41015 Nonantola MO<br>Coordinates: 44.6768, 11.0441<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/yejazXVnF11oZHDQ6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_83ed5f1b-21c5-4971-bc93-075bd6e4fa69\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"san-felice-sul-panaro\"><strong>San Felice sul Panaro<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>San Felice sul Panaro is an agricultural center in the northern part of the Province of Modena. It emerged in the Late Middle Ages as a fortified position, growing around a castle. The town has some interesting historic buildings, but it was heavily damaged by an earthquake in 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_4c1b9d98-2dc2-459d-b943-2c860d5abf54\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rocca-estense\"><strong><strong>Rocca Estense<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rocca Estense is a 14th-century castle built over some previous fortifications in San Felice sul Panaro. Originally one of the most important fortresses in the area, it was later turned into a residence and then a prison. The Rocca hosted as archaeological museum and a cultural center, but it has been closed since 2012, when it was damaged by an earthquake. The restoration works are still in progress. An elaborate <strong>War Memorial<\/strong> (<em>Monumento ai Caduti<\/em>) built in the 1920s is located just in front of the castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Viale G. Campi, 31, 41038 San Felice Sul Panaro MO<br>Coordinates: 44.8388, 11.1412<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/b3Bi9GVN9ywt9W7Z9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_fab59c74-4d77-4c1a-a9f2-7ffd361db441\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mirandola\"><strong>Mirandola<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mirandola is a town in the northern part of the Province of Modena. Between 1310 and 1711, it was the capital of an independent duchy ruled by the Pico family, before becoming part of the Duchy of Modena and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/reggio-emilia\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Reggio<\/a>. Mirandola still has many attractions dating back to its golden age during the Renaissance, but the town suffered heavy damage when it was hit by an earthquake in 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_6ea4164e-ffe4-4b2b-bd1a-c1b6c2709f59\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"castello-dei-pico\"><strong><strong>Castello dei Pico<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Castello dei Pico is a fortress built in the Late Middle Ages in Mirandola, and it was for centuries the residence of the local lords. During the Renaissance it survived various sieges and became known as an unconquerable fortress. At that time, it also hosted several artworks, but under the rule of the Este the castle was abandoned. It was restored and turned into a museum in the 2000s, but the 2012 earthquake heavily damaged the structure. Now it can only be seen from the outside, while more restoration works are under way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: P.za Castello, 41037 Mirandola MO<br>Coordinates: 44.8890, 11.0653<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/vzrhrRhE5N34UCiz9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt;&lt; Emilia-Romagna The plain north of Modena is mostly rural and dotted with small agricultural centers. The largest town here is Carpi, which offers various historic attractions. A few interesting landmarks are also located in other towns in the area. Carpi Carpi is the second largest city in the Province of Modena, located north of the capital. The town emerged in the Late Middle Ages as the seat of a small signoria ruled by the Pio family. Carpi later became a possession of the Este family and followed the history of the rest of the province until today. Now it is an industrial center which also features various historic attractions. \u272a Castello dei Pio Castello dei Pio is a historic fortress in the center of Carpi, facing Piazza dei Martiri, one of the largest squares in Italy. The complex is composed by a series of buildings erected between the Late Middle Ages and the 17th century. The castle was once the residence of the local lords, but now it serves mostly as a museum. Among the several decorated halls inside the fortress, some areas host a museum focused on the history of Carpi, while others house the Museo Monumento al Deportato. This museum hosts an exhibition dedicated to the people who were deported to Nazi concentration camps during World War II. Address: Piazza Martiri, 41012 Carpi MOCoordinates: 44.7832, 10.8858 Google Maps Carpi Cathedral Also known as: Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) The Carpi Cathedral (Duomo di Carpi) is the main religious site in the city, located at the northern end of Piazza dei Martiri. It was erected starting in the 16th century to replace a previous medieval church, and it is adorned with Baroque decorations. The interior hosts a few interesting artworks. Address: Piazza Martiri, 41012 Carpi MOCoordinates: 44.7847, 10.8863 Google Maps Church of Santa Maria in Castello The Church of Santa Maria in Castello is the oldest religious site in Carpi, facing Piazzale Re Astolfo, behind Castello dei Pio and adjacent to the 14th-century palace known as Castelvecchio. The building can trace its origins to the 8th or 9th century, but it gained its current appearance in the Late Middle Ages. The facade of the church features Romanesque decorations, while the interior is adorned with various artworks, including some medieval frescoes. The church is flanked by a tall bell tower. Address: Piazzale Re Astolfo, 41012 Carpi MOCoordinates: 44.7828, 10.8866 Google Maps Fossoli Camp The Fossoli Camp (Campo di Fossoli) is a former concentration camp located in Fossoli, just north of Carpi. It was established in 1942 by the Italian Army as a prisoner of war camp, but it was later turned into a transit camp mostly for Jewish people who would be then deported to Nazi extermination camps. It was closed in 1944 and after the war it became a refugee camp and an orphanage. Now it serves as a museum and memorial. Address: Via Remesina Esterna, 32, 41012 Fossoli MOCoordinates: 44.8288, 10.9021 Google Maps Nonantola Nonantola is a town located northeast of Modena, which emerged in the Middle Ages as a major religious center thanks to an important monastery. The town later suffered a decline, but it is still known today for its historical relevance. \u272a Nonantola Abbey The Benedictine Abbey of Nonantola (Abbazia di Nonantola) was founded in 752 under the rule of the Lombards. It was for centuries one of the most influential and powerful monasteries in Europe, ruling over several territories in Italy. Because of this, the abbey was contested between the Holy Roman Emperor and the Pope during the Investiture Controversy. Initially, the monastery sided with the Emperor, but it was forced to submit to the Pope in 1083. Its importance declined since the 15th century and it was even suppressed in 1768, before being restored in 1821. The abbey now includes a Romanesque church housing several relics, and it also hosts the Benedictine and Diocesan Museum (Museo Benedettino e Diocesano) and a historic library. Address: Piazza Abbazia, 41015 Nonantola MOCoordinates: 44.6779, 11.0435 Google Maps Torre dei Bolognesi The Torre dei Bolognesi is a 14th-century tower located near the Nonantola Abbey. It was erected when Bologna ruled over the town, and it was one of the most important defensive positions in the area. Now it hosts a museum focused on the history of the city. Another medieval tower, the 13th-century Torre dei Modenesi, is located on the other side of the town, but it can only be seen from the outside as it was damaged during an earthquake in 2012. Address: Via del Macello, 41015 Nonantola MOCoordinates: 44.6768, 11.0441 Google Maps San Felice sul Panaro San Felice sul Panaro is an agricultural center in the northern part of the Province of Modena. It emerged in the Late Middle Ages as a fortified position, growing around a castle. The town has some interesting historic buildings, but it was heavily damaged by an earthquake in 2012. Rocca Estense The Rocca Estense is a 14th-century castle built over some previous fortifications in San Felice sul Panaro. Originally one of the most important fortresses in the area, it was later turned into a residence and then a prison. The Rocca hosted as archaeological museum and a cultural center, but it has been closed since 2012, when it was damaged by an earthquake. The restoration works are still in progress. An elaborate War Memorial (Monumento ai Caduti) built in the 1920s is located just in front of the castle. Address: Viale G. Campi, 31, 41038 San Felice Sul Panaro MOCoordinates: 44.8388, 11.1412 Google Maps Mirandola Mirandola is a town in the northern part of the Province of Modena. Between 1310 and 1711, it was the capital of an independent duchy ruled by the Pico family, before becoming part of the Duchy of Modena and Reggio. 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The largest town here is Carpi, which offers various historic attractions. A few interesting landmarks are also located in other towns in the area. 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