Modena Cathedral
duomo di Modena · 모데나
cathedral of Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:02
Welcome to the Piazza Grande, the heart of Modena, where the city’s civic and religious powers have intersected for nearly a millennium. Standing before you is the Duomo di Modena, widely considered one of the most perfect…
Listen in the app2Lanfranco’s Architectural Vision — The Exterior Facade2:04
As you stand before the main entrance, you are looking at the 'architectural model' of the Romanesque style. Lanfranco, the brilliant inventor of this edifice, conceived of a facade that was both solid and rhythmically divided. …
Listen in the app3Wiligelmo’s Sculptural Program — The Genesis Reliefs1:59
The sculptural decoration of Wiligelmo is inextricably linked to Lanfranco’s architecture. In fact, it is believed that Wiligelmo may have worked directly alongside Lanfranco as both an architect and a sculptor. …
Listen in the app4The Interior Space — Naves, Crypt, and Nativity1:56
Stepping inside the cathedral, the transition from the bright piazza to the dim, cool interior is a sensory journey in itself. The space is divided into three naves by an alternating system of massive clustered pillars and more…
Listen in the app5The Ghirlandina — Symbol of Civic Pride1:58
Adjacent to the cathedral stands the Ghirlandina, the bell tower that has become the 'symbol of the city of Modena'. Rising to a total height of nearly 90 meters (specifically 86 meters or 282 feet), it dominates the skyline. …
Listen in the app6Piazza Grande — The Center of Local Power1:54
The Piazza Grande has always been the site 'where local government and religious power was managed'. This wide-open space is dominated by the cathedral on one side and the Palazzo Comunale (City Hall) on the other. …
Listen in the app7The Albinelli Market — A Culinary Heritage1:50
Just a short walk from the cathedral through the narrow backstreets lies the Mercato Albinelli, the famous covered market of Modena founded in 1931. This place is 'absolutely bustling' and 'exciting,' packed with stalls selling…
Listen in the app8Closing1:14
As our tour of the Modena Cathedral complex concludes, we are left with the 'indelible mark' of its beauty on our souls. This cathedral, with its 'mystical beauty' and 'original structural integrity,' stands as a testament to the…
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What is Modena Cathedral?
Modena Cathedral is a place in 모데나 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 모데나 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 14 min 57 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 44.6462, 10.9257 |
| Last updated |
