Modena Self Guided Walking Tour Stolen Bucket with Audio and Quiz

Modena has a rebellious streak: its citizens built a vast marble cathedral without waiting for a bishop, and even went to war with a neighboring city over a stolen wooden bucket. This self-guided walking tour lets you explore that story and more at your own pace, with no groups and no fixed schedule. A smartphone audio guide narrates each stop like a conversation rather than a lecture, while interactive quizzes challenge you to unlock local secrets along the way. Everything runs directly from your phone, so there's no app to download and no physical guide required. Just start whenever you're ready and follow the route through Modena's UNESCO cathedral, the soaring Ghirlandina tower, and the grand Este ducal palace. The ticket also includes a free eSIM with data, so your map, directions, and audio work from the moment you land.

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   Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pomposa

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   Soak in the lively neighborhood atmosphere surrounding the brick facade of Santa Maria della Pomposa, a modest 18th-century parish once reconstructed by scholar-priest Ludovico Antonio Muratori.

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   Monumento ad Alessandro Tassoni

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   Spot the Monumento a Alessandro Tassoni along Via Emilia Centro, honoring Modena's satirical poet and the legend of the stolen bucket.

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   Ghirlandina

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   Gaze up at the soaring Torre Ghirlandina, the city's Gothic-topped bell tower and medieval strongbox that once guarded the stolen bucket.

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   Duomo di Modena - World Heritage Site

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   Stand before the Romanesque facade of Modena Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site built by the citizens themselves, with its rose window and carved bas-reliefs.

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   Piazza Grande - World Heritage Site

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   Step into Piazza Grande, the vibrant central plaza where centuries of Modena's history unfold against a backdrop of historic architectural masterpieces.

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   La Statua della Bonissima

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   Look up in Piazza Grande to spot the medieval Statua della Bonissima perched overlooking the city's most iconic square.

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   Preda Ringadora

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   Stand before the historic marble slab of the Pietra Ringadora right in Piazza Grande to imagine its dramatic medieval past.

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   Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini

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   Step into the open expanse of Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini to appreciate the distinct urban atmosphere surrounding this central square.

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   Monumento a Ciro Menotti

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   Stand before the imposing Monumento a Ciro Menotti in Piazza Roma and witness the tribute to Modena's iconic 19th-century patriot.

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    Piazza Roma

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    Marvel at the imposing baroque facade and courtyard of the Palazzo Ducale di Modena as you stand in bustling Piazza Roma.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.