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Modena is a city and a province on the south side of the Po valley, in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

An ancient town, the seat of an archbishop, it is now mostly known as “the capital of engines”, given that most famous Italian car factories like De Tomaso, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani, and Maserati were located there.

Modena is the birthplace of the legendary operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti.

The University of Modena, founded in 1683 by Francis II d’Este, has traditional strengths in medicine and law. Modena also hosts the Italian Military Academy, where Italian officers are trained, partly housed in the Baroque ducal palace, begun by Francis I in 1635 from the designs of Avanzini, and finished by Francis Ferdinand V with a fine courtyard. The Biblioteca Estense houses historical volumes and 3000 manuscripts.

Modena is also well known in culinary circles for its production of balsamic vinegar.

There is a strong sporting culture, linked mainly to motor racing and association football (soccer). The town’s football club, Modena F.C., plays in Serie B, the Italian second division. More than football however in Modena sport history the main role has been played by Volleyball, with lots of national and european championships won.

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