Galleria Estense, Modena

Name: Galleria Estense
Address: Largo Porta Sant'Agostino 337, Modena, 41121, Italy
Telephone: +39 059 222145

#10 among attractions in Modena

Museum, Library, Art museum, Vernacular architecture

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The Galleria Estense is an art gallery in the heart of Modena, centred around the collection of the d’Este family: rulers of Modena, Ferrara and Reggio from 1289 to 1796. Located on the top floor of the Palazzo dei Musei, on the St. Augustine square, the museum showcases a vast array of works ranging from fresco and oil painting to marble, polychrome and terracotta sculpture; musical instruments; numismatics; curios and decorative antiques. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1894 (130 years ago)Coordinates: 44°38'54"N, 10°55'15"E

Address

Largo Porta Sant'Agostino 337Modena 41121 Italy

Contact

+39 059 222145

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Galleria Estense – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Galleria Estense?

Nearby attractions include Biblioteca Estense, Modena (1 min walk), Church of Sant'Agostino, Modena (2 min walk), Auditorium Fondazione Marco Biagi, Modena (4 min walk), Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pomposa, Modena (5 min walk).

How to get to Galleria Estense by public transport?

The nearest stations to Galleria Estense:

Bus

Largo Aldo Moro • Lines: 2, 2A, 5, 5A (1 min walk)
Ospedale Sant'Agostino • Lines: 1, 1A, 1B, 4, Linea 4 (Latina/Galilei) (2 min walk)

Trolleybus

Storchi Sacro Cuore • Lines: 6 (9 min walk)
Giannone • Lines: 6 (12 min walk)

Train

Modena (16 min walk)
Modena Piazza Manzoni (28 min walk)