Lying between the Panaro river and the Modenese hills, Vignola is world famous for its cherries. Strolling along the town's streets, it is possible to visit important monuments, such as the fortress and the spiral staircase designed by Vignola.
Rich in history and architectural testimonies of great value, starting with the Rocca, Vignola was the birthplace of illustrious historical figures such as Jacopo Barozzi known as the Vignola and Ludovico Antonio Muratori.
The Medieval Villages of the “Lands of Castles”
Around Vignola there are several medieval towns and villages, which form the 'Terre dei Castelli'.
Surprisingly beautiful and surrounded by rolling hills and breathtaking landscapes such as: Marano sul Panaro, Guiglia, Zocca, Castelvetro and Savignano sul Panaro, or filled with history and culinary excellence such as: Spilamberto capital of Balsamic vinegar of Modena or Castelnuovo Rangone one of the most important European districts for pork processing.