Mirandola

Mirandola

Mirandola is at the extreme northern edge of Modena Province, near its borders with the Provinces of Mantua and of Ferrara.
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Mirandola
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MOBIMED is a permanent exhibition of biomedical products produced in Mirandola. It opened in May 2010 in the spectacular interior of the Pico Castle. \nThe aim of the exhibition is to preserve and promote the history and creative strengths of Mirandola\u2019s biomedical industry and to introduce national and international visitors, as well as students of all ages, to the economic significance of this important sector. Following the earthquake, which left the Pico Castle closed to visitors, the exhibition was reopened in May 2013 in a new site at Via O. Focherini 17. 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At the moment, the Pico Castle, the Palazzo Comunale, the Oratorio of the Santissimo Sacramento, the Church of St. Francis, and the Oratorio of the Beata Vergine della Porta are closed for post-earthquake repairs. ", "type": "unstyled"}], "entityMap": {}}}, "9bcb26fa-dcc2-4dfc-877e-d21562de60bf": {"@type": "text", "text": {"blocks": [{"key": "5ficf", "text": "In addition to products representative of the Modena area, including Modena\u2019s traditional PDO (protected designation of origin) balsamic vinegar, its PGI (protected geographical indication) balsamic vinegar, its PDO Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, varieties of sparkling red lambrusco wine, zampone and cotechino (dishes made from a mixture of ground pork flavored with herbs and spices and stuffed into the hollowed-out trotter or lower-leg of a hog), and such traditional offerings as fresh egg pasta, San Felice Salame also comes from this area. This variety of cured meat is known for its delicious aroma and characteristic sweetness, both of which are the result of the use of selected cuts of pork obtained exclusively from local hog farms. Its intense ruby-red color and soft texture come from red wine\u2014always a lambrusco\u2014added during its preparation. San Felice Salame is produced and packaged exclusively in the towns and villages of Camposanto, Cavezzo, Concordia sulla Secchia, Finale Emilia, Medolla, Mirandola, San Felice sul Panaro, San Possidonio, and San Prospero in Modena Province.", "type": "unstyled", "depth": 0, "inlineStyleRanges": [], "entityRanges": [], "data": {}}], "entityMap": {}}}}
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