Modena is a city full of historical, cultural and culinary treasures to discover. A weekend in Modena is the ideal choice for those who want to experience the Italian sweet life. The city is also famous for its motorsport tradition, which gave birth to the mythical Ferrari. To visit the city in a weekend there is only the embarrassment of choice. To start, a visit to the Modena Cathedral, the most important monument of the city, one of the greatest Romanesque masterpieces of Italy, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Followed by the Ghirlandina Tower, one of the tallest towers in Italy, and the Ducal Palace, home of the Este family for centuries. Here, you can also visit the Enzo Ferrari Museum, one of the city's main attractions. A visit to Modena cannot not include a visit to the Albinelli Market, one of the largest open-air markets in Italy, where you can find quality local products such as Modena balsamic vinegar, olive oil, cold cuts, cheeses and wines. Another recommended stop during a weekend in Modena is a visit to Carpi Cathedral, one of the most important monuments of the city, dating back to the 16th century, where you can also admire the famous Pala di Brera, one of the largest altarpieces of the Italian Renaissance. But Modena is not only history and culture, it is also an avant-garde city. A visit to Modena cannot not include a walk in the city center, with an obligatory stop for a coffee in Piazza Grande, where you can also admire the suggestive Piazza Grande fountain. The city is also full of bars, pubs and restaurants where you can taste the local cuisine: one of the best known specialties is piadina, a sheet filled with cold cuts and cheeses, while for the sweet tooths the famous Modena tortellini are to be tried, served with a butter, parmesan and sage sauce. For a weekend in Modena, the most advantageous choice is to take the Italo train, as it is possible to buy tickets at discounted prices. What are you waiting for? Book your Italo ticket for Modena now!