Piazza Grande, together with the splendid Modena Cathedral and the Ghirlandina Tower, is a UNESCO world heritage site that no visitor to Modena should miss.
What if we told you that children are welcome to climb onto the backs of the lion sculptures that protect the entrance to the Modena Cathedral and are one of the city’s best known symbols?
Well, it’s true! An exception to the UNESCO site’s rigorous rules allows little children to “saddle up” for a good time on the backs of the church’s famous guardians.
In fact, on wonderful, sunny days, it’s not unusual to come upon family groups gathered around the beautiful Porta Regia, which looks out onto the Piazza, photographing their children atop the Cathedral’s lions.
Take a few moments here to create a family memory that will always remind you of Modena.
Learn more about our recommendations for visiting the UNESCO Site here.
