Piazza Grande (Modena)

Italy / Emilia-Romagna / Modena / Piazza Grande
 square, UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Piazza with its paving made of cobblestones and its Ghirlandina tower, delimited to the north and east by the Cathedral and the Town Hall, was recognised by UNESCO as heritage of mankind.

It is the centre of life of the city. A weekly Saturday market used to take place here and on those occasions it was a colourful meeting place. In 1931 the market was moved, but the piazza has remained the centre of tradition: it is a festive and crowded place on Saint's day (31 January) in honour of the local patron saint, San Geminiano, and on Thursday before Lent. On these occasions the piazza can be seen in its time-honoured bustle of stalls, umbrellas and people. turismo.comune.modena.it/
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Coordinates:   44°38'45"N   10°55'32"E
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