The best destination to start the exploration of the landmarks of Modena is the Palazzo dei Musei. The museum tells it visitors about the most significant events of the city history. The museum is placed in a majestic ancient building which was built in the 18th century and served as an armory. The main showpieces of the museums are considered to be historical records. Some of them were issued as far back as 14th century. Another remarkable tourist destination of the city is the San Cataldo cemetery. The place is of great interest for architectural art connoisseurs.
Despite the solemn and grave character of the landmark, the cemetery is daily visited by hundreds of curious travelers wishing to observe magnificent statuary groups and tomb-chests with their own eyes. A remarkable sight of the Middle Ages period is the main city square which is an established place of holding various fests and public events at present.
The square has preserved the pole of shame as well as several stone blocks which were moved to the city center a few centuries ago. The main furnish of the city square is a majestic statue called la Bonissima. According to one of the theories the statue is commemorated to the goddess of harvest. The statue of a beautiful woman with a fruit in her hands has become one of the main symbols of the city. Among other architectural landmarks of this tourist destination the Ducal Palaca or Palacco Ducale is best worth noticing.
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