Parco Giardino Ducale Estense

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  One of Modena's Historic oasis

  The origin of the Estense Ducal Garden (formerly the public gardens) can be traced back to 1598, the year when Duke Caesar ordered a large area with unguarded hedges north of the castle. The garden has been transformed over the years after following a frequent classification in the Renaissance Garden. In 1634 construction work was also completed in a building, attributed to the Gaspare Vigarani Building is beautifully built and preserves the classic figures of 17th century architecture. In the following years the ornamental works continue to enrich the heritage of the botanical garden by importing lamps, hedge, and trees to achieve labyrinths, small forests, secret gardens and pergolas. In 1739 Francis III declared parks, opening them to "comfortable and joyful citizens". In 1862 the municipality of Modena began negotiations with the House of Representatives to sell the real estate. The act was moved to the "Royal Garden" Modena municipality was signed on July 15, 1863 and was formally approved in 1865. Later the Botanical Garden was established, restoring the structure within the park until the major changes that occurred in the mid-800s were handed over to the "mixed" , With an area with flower beds well designed to maintain formal contact with various duchy buildings and remaining areas of the orchard, with a small asymmetrical pond and irregular paths that wind between lawns and tree groups to suggest a "normal" area simulation. Currently the park is characterized by its original design strength and the presence of the Vigarani building values ​​which appears in all major buildings prospects. At the plant level, the presence of trees belonging to several types of large size and importance must be emphasized. The Estense Ducal Garden is a well-equipped area to satisfy guests. Major needs of the population: children's playground, ducks pool, individual-operated roundabouts, spaces for free movement activities as well as seats, tables and chairs, fountain. In particular, it should be emphasized that it was born through cooperation with the Commission of the inhabitants of the historic center and the Association of Italian Historical Houses in addition to the tangible contribution of the Romanesque Black and the Soroptimist Club International Modena. The play area "Little Prince" necessarily limited dimensions, but high quality, contributed to make this important park also an ideal place for the game and the socialization of boys. The Estense Ducal Garden is also used as a place to spend short snippets of time before reaching the office, taking the train, from
  You appear to simply obtain one or more appointments as a meeting place. Less than This dress offers the best appearance: It is a quiet place, and calls for a brief walk in a dense network of tracks, and offers many stops to a view on certain tree scenes, on the pond and aircraft, and the flower beds are enjoyable and allows you to use the bar service equipped Well. From this year there is a paved road, preserved by the traditional gravel side, which facilitates the practical application of wheelchairs and strollers. Starting from the entrance at Corso Vittorio Emanuele, it connects the new and functional toilets, bar and street Palazzina Vigarani, a venue for artistic and cultural events especially in the summer period.

  Important Information

  • Every Day
    07:00 am To 08:30 pm
  • Park Area
    40946.00 SQM
  • Foundation Date
    1/1/1598
• Intertainment Elements

  Sports

  Sitting places

  Entertainment

  Restaurants

  Trips

  Kids area

  Private sports courts

• Main Elements

  • Cleanliness
  • Parking and public transport
  • Green areas
  • Open spaces
  • Open paths for walking
  • Attractions