Fiorano Modenese (Modenese: ) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Modena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about west of Bologna and about southwest of Modena. Neighboring municipalities are Formigine, Sassuolo, Serramazzoni, Maranello.
Ferrari's private testing track, the Fiorano Circuit is located on the border with Maranello.
Main sights
Castle of Spezzano, noted from 11th century. It includes a frescoed gallery with scenes of battles fought by duke Alfonso I d'Este (1527-1531). At the lower floor is a hall with mid-16th century landscapes commissioned by Marco III Pio. A pentagonal tower once housed a prison and is now housed as a communal vinegar store. Sanctuary of the Beata Vergine del Castello di Fiorano Parish church of San Giovanni Battista Oratorio di San Rocco, Spezzano Museum of Ceramic Church of San Lorenzo, Nirano Salse of Nirano Theater Astoria Villas: Villa Campori, Villa Pace, Villa Guastalla, Villa Coccapani, Villa Cuoghi, Villa Messori. Municipal vinegar factory
Districts
The municipality of Fiorano Modenese is divided on 4 districts: Fiorano Modenese, Spezzano, Ubersetto and Nirano.
Twin towns Nardò, Italy San Donato di Ninea, Italy Ozieri, Italy Burgos, Italy Bultei, Italy Onda, Spain
References
External links Official website