Trip Planner: Europe / Italy / Emilia-Romagna / Province of Modena / Modena / Sightseeing / Ghirlandina

Ghirlandina, Modena

4.4

#2 of 89 in Sightseeing in Province of Modena

Observation Deck Tourist Spot

A watchful guardian over the city of Modena, Ghirlandina serves as the city's token landmark and traditional symbol. The elegant bell tower and World Heritage Site stands 82 m (269 ft) tall and can be seen from all angles of the city. The rectangular first five floors were built in 1179 and follow the Roman architectural canons, while the characteristically Gothic octagonal cusp and pyramid were later added. Two garland-like marble balustrades crown the tower and give it its name. Make the 200-step climb to the top, and consider using one of the audio guides, which are available in many languages. To visit Ghirlandina and get the most from your holiday in Modena, create itinerary details personal to you using our Modena trip itinerary maker.

Create an itinerary including Ghirlandina

Plans in Modena by other users

34 days in Europe BY A USER FROM CANADA July, popular PREFERENCES: July ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 15 days in Italy BY A USER FROM GUATEMALA August, outdoors, relaxing, shopping, slow & easy, popular & hidden gems PREFERENCES: August, outdoors, relaxing, shopping ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems PACE: Slow & easy 7 days in Italy & City of San Marino BY A USER FROM ITALY August, teens, popular & hidden gems PREFERENCES: August, teens ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems PACE: Medium 26 days in Italy & City of San Marino BY A USER FROM ITALY September, popular & hidden gems PREFERENCES: September ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems PACE: Medium 18 days in Europe BY A USER FROM PANAMA August, popular PREFERENCES: August ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 12 days in Europe BY A USER FROM BRAZIL September, popular PREFERENCES: September ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 13 days in Emilia-Romagna BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES September, popular PREFERENCES: September ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 5 days in Italy BY A USER FROM GERMANY August, popular PREFERENCES: August ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 1 day in Modena BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES July, popular PREFERENCES: July ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 8 days in Modena & Tuscany BY A USER FROM BRAZIL September, popular PREFERENCES: September ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 3 days in Modena BY A USER FROM ITALY September, popular PREFERENCES: September ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 23 days in Italy BY A USER FROM INDIA March, romantic, shopping, popular PREFERENCES: March, romantic, shopping ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium

View more plans

Plan your trip to Modena

Get a personalized plan

A complete day-by-day itinerary
based on your preferences
Customize it

Refine your plan. We'll find the
best routes and schedules
Book it

Choose from the best hotels
and activities. Up to 50% off
Manage it

Everything in one place.
Everyone on the same page.

Related Tours to Book

Modena Half Day Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $137

Modena Private Walking Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $143

Where to stay in Modena

Browse hundreds of hotels and read guest reviews on the world's leading online travel agency website.

CHECK IN - CHECK OUT

TripAdvisor
Millions of travel reviews
on TripAdvisor

Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

704 reviews

Una H

It is well worth climbing to the viewing platform of this tower; the view over the rooftops of Modena is spectacular. Unfortunately it is very difficult to take photos as the openings in the walls are... more »
Typvonnebenan

The tower offers a nice climb and would give you a fantastic foto opportunity if the windows wouldn't be blocked by bars. I can understand they dont want people to drop objects or cameras - but thats ... more »
Iamivo

If you want to see from high stunning views of the beautiful Мodena, can climb the tower against the normal amount of input. more »

View more on TripAdvisor »

Best things to do in Modena

Popular

Ghirlandina, Modena

Plans in Modena by other users

Plan your trip to Modena

Get a personalized plan

Customize it

Book it

Manage it

Where to stay in Modena

Una H

Typvonnebenan

Iamivo

Best things to do in Modena

For Business Owners