what to see
MARANELLO (Modena), ITALY
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Maranello is a town in Emilia Romagna in the province of Modena, known throughout the world as the headquarters of the Ferrari car manufacturer. Maranello is a paradise for car enthusiasts and lovers of the legendary Prancing Horse. It is a pleasant town to discover with a nice walk on foot, but if you want to move away even just a few kilometers you can admire Castelvetro di Modena with its medieval village, Spilamberto and the museum of balsamic vinegar, Formigine and the castle, Vignola with its fortress. In the immediate vicinity of Maranello there are several farms where you can taste excellent local products and take precious souvenirs of your visit.
the Ferrari factory
It is possible to take a panoramic shuttle tour along Viale Enzo Ferrari inside the factory. Of particular interest in the plants are the structures built by famous architects such as Renzo Piano, Massimiliano Fuksas, Jean Nouvelle, Marco Visconti and Luigi Sturchio, among which the futuristic Wind Gallery stands out.
the Ferrari museum
It is a cult place that simultaneously celebrates and bears witness to a myth. It tells the story of Ferrari today and tomorrow, rooted in the extraordinary history of the Prancing Horse. A journey through the most famous and victorious Formula 1 cars, the models of the Sport Prototypes and Gran Turismo categories and the most significant of the road cars.
the Fiorano track
The track is more than 3 kilometers long, with 14 curves and a chicane. Its shape is not random, but takes on the characteristics of some European racetracks. A telemetry system provides all the information needed to optimize the cars. A television system with 10 fixed cameras films the entire path of the car being tested.
The Enzo Ferrari Museum
an engaging and exciting show where truly unique ingredients are mixed: in the futuristic pavilion of over 2500 square meters, together with the many cars on display, you can witness a show that tells the magical story of Enzo Ferrari's 90-year life.
Maranello is synonymous in the world with cutting-edge, high-performance and technologically advanced cars: it is the home of the “red” Ferraris. Every year thousands of enthusiasts from all over the world meet here to share their love for engines and Formula One. If you are also part of this group, a visit to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, inaugurated in 1990, is a must, a place to visit at least once in your life.
Modena
The historic center can be discovered on foot without any effort, you can see the most important buildings, such as: the Enzo Ferrari Museum, the Modena Cathedral, the Ghirlandina Tower and the Palazzo dei Musei.
Castelvetro
An ancient village nestled in the hills of Lambrusco Grasparossa. Glimpses, colors, emotions. The simplicity of our life, the genuineness of the territory.
Formigine
Formigine has a green soul: for centuries a place chosen by the lords of the city who came to these parts to build country villas, the territory is still distinguished today by its residential vocation. In these parts it is easy to walk along tree-lined avenues, cycle along paths and rural parks.
Vignola
Nestled between the Panaro River and the Modena hills, this town is famous throughout the world for its cherries, the Moretta variety of which is a native crop of great value, which has been awarded PGI recognition for a few years.