24 Hours in Modena

Just one-and-a-half-hours away from Milano Centrale by train is Modena, a gastronomic city situated in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna. Grab a few pastries to keep you satiated during the train ride, and to hold you over until lunch while you make your way through Parmigiano Reggiano factory tours and balsamic vinegar tastings. The day continues with a regional family-style Italian lunch before exploring some of the city’s architectural wonders and oldest covered market before making the difficult decision of having contemporary or classic Modenese fare for dinner.