Modena
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Having moved up seven places from last year, this is no ordinary neighbourhood osteria. The food is presented like artwork on a plate, and you'll be dazzled by cutting-edge dishes like “five ages and five textures of Parmesan served in five different temperatures”, and Magnum of foie gras with local balsamic vinegar, hazelnuts and almonds.
Address: VIA STELLA. | Tel: +39 059 210118,
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See | November 2009
Roam the grand hallways of the Galleria
Estense, which houses centuries of
paintings owned by Modena's Este family.
Also check out the biblioteca, home to
some of Italy's most valuable books,
including the Bible of Borso d'Este, the
most decorated bible in the world.
Address: 337 PIAZZALE SANT’AGOSTINO. | Tel: +39 059 222 248
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Visit | November 2009
Drive your (not worthy) hire car down to the offi cial Ferrari museum in Maranello, where 40 of the gleaming motors are on display. Browse models like the 750 Monza right up to today's Formula 1 beasts, then splurge on all manner of red-and-white merchandise.
Address: 43 VIA DINO FERRARI. | Tel: +39 053 694 3204
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Hotels | November 2009
Located in countryside on the outskirts of Modena, this stylish four-star is renowned for its food and comfortable rooms. Sample some Modenese specialities over dinner, or just unwind in the spa, complete with Finnish sauna and Turkish bath.
Address: 1684 VIA VIGNOLESE. | Tel: +39 059 479 2111
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In business since the 19th century, this small, family-run shop sells all manner of confections, from the local Barozzi cake, to chocolates delicately infused with the town's famous aceto balsamico.
Address: 77 VIA EMILIA CENTRO. | Tel: +39 059 217 284
