182. Modena in Emilia-Romagna, Tasty Balsamic to Sexy Ferrari's !
Fall in Love with Food, Cars, and Charm
Kimberly's Italy Travel · Kimberly Holcombe
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In this episode, Kimberly and Tommaso recount their visit to
Modena in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. They describe the city’s attractions, from balsamic vinegar to Ferrari. They also discuss travel safety tips and the upcoming changes to the podcast schedule.
Key Points:
Podcast Schedule Update:
- Beginning the first Wednesday of April, the podcast will switch to two episodes per month for a few months.
- This change is due to scheduling constraints.
Travel Safety Advice:
- Travelers to the Napoli area should be aware of recent earthquake activity.
- Visitors should note the location of their country’s consulate.
- A grab-and-go bag with essential documents is recommended.
- Recent heavy rains caused flooding in Florence, Pisa, Lucca, and parts of Emilia-Romagna.
Modena’s Centro Storico:
- Kimberly and Tommaso visited Modena, known for its balsamic vinegar and Ferrari.
- Kimberly recalls fond memories of buying balsamic vinegar during her time in Milan.
- The city was decorated for Christmas, with a unique style of lighting the streets.
- The hosts admired the lack of crowds in Piazza Grande.
- Modena was originally a Roman colony called Mutina.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
- Modena has three UNESCO-recognized architectural masterpieces.
- The Duomo is a Romanesque building that took 220 years to build.
- The Bell Tower of the Duomo is known as Ghirlandina.
- The Piazza Grande is the third UNESCO site.
Famous Modenese Figures:
- Luciano Pavarotti, the famous tenor, was from Modena.
- His home slightly outside the city is now a museum.
- Chef Massimo Bottura, who runs Osteria Francescana, is also from Modena.
Giuseppe Giusti Balsamic Vinegar:
- The Giusti family has been producing balsamic vinegar since 1605.
- The shop on Piazza Grande has a very alluring interior.
- Kimberly and Tommaso tasted and purchased various vinegars.
- They paired the vinegar with parmigiano and Brunello upon returning home.
Ferrari Museum:
- The museum focuses on the life and work of Enzo Ferrari.
- The museum showcases noteworthy Ferrari automobiles.
- The design and color of the cars, as well as the devotion to each car, stood out.
- The exit features a quote from Enzo Ferrari: “The best Ferrari ever built, is the next one.”
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