Here is a suggested route from Ferrara to Modena:
- Set off from Ferrara heading south on the SP15 provincial road
- After about 10 km, turn left onto the SP70 road towards Sant’Agostino
- Continue along the SP70 until you reach Finale Emilia, then turn left onto the SP468 towards Cento
- After about 15 km, turn right onto the SP468R road towards Bondeno
- Continue along the SP468R until you reach Bondeno, then turn left onto the SP43 towards Cento/Modena
- Carry on along the SP43 to Cento
- In Cento, take the SP568 towards Modena
- Carry on along the SP568 until you reach Modena
This route is approximately 55 km long and the journey time may vary depending on traffic and road conditions. We recommend consulting a sat-nav or an up-to-date map to check the directions and for any changes to the route.
The suggested route starts in the village of Pontelagoscuro and heads towards Ferrara, passing through reclaimed farmland and agricultural countryside. Ferrara is a city rich in monuments and works of art and offers plenty of options for a traditional lunch.
After Ferrara, the route continues towards Modena, passing through towns such as Vigarano Mainarda, Sant’Agostino, Cento and San Giovanni in Persiceto. These places offer the chance to admire man-made structures such as the Cavo Napoleonico.
The final stretch of the route takes you through Nonantola, where you can visit the Benedictine abbey and its museum. The famous Lambrusco and other wines typical of the region are produced here.
The itinerary ends in Modena, a city with a strong industrial heritage, but which also boasts numerous cultural attractions.
At the end of the day, you can enjoy dinner at one of the many traditional restaurants in the area, which serve dishes such as tortellini, zampone, Grana cheese and Lambrusco – specialities of Romagna cuisine.
