Modena is a typical provincial Italian town with a touch of time and its own charm. It is located in the Emilia-Romagna region, near the university capital - Bologna. The most significant sights are located in the historic city center - in Piazza Grande. These include: the Cathedral of San Geminiano XII century. with a bell tower of the 14th century, the Palace of the Dukes of the 17th - a representative of the Baroque architecture, the palace of the Palazzo of museums, which houses 5 museums and an art gallery. Modena is also the birthplace of the famous racer Vasco Rossi, the founder of Ferrari Enzo Ferrari, and opera singer Luciano Pavarotti. In the vicinity of the city is the Ferrari Museum.