Galleria Estense

Wonderful gallery with a lot of really good paintings. Imagine how great the famous Estense collections were before Napoleon looted them The library is also worth a visit.

We were in Modena for a few hours, so we decided to stop by. The AC was very strong, which was a relief since it happened to be a very hot day. Entry is free for minors (under 18), €2 for people aged 18-25, and €6 for normal visitors. There are also free (and clean) bathrooms, which are very hard to find in Modena! I easily spent 45-60 minutes inside! The gallery has a small collection of Egyptian artifacts and many terracotta sculptures, oil paintings, marble busts and more. It has a good selection of religious art too.

Very large well presented gallery lucky for us. We had a docent who was lovely and explained a lot of the important pieces to us. Highly recommended. It’s air-conditioned in the gallery. They have four museums there. Under the same complex.

A very interesting gallery that is worth visiting when you are in Modena. Paintings, statues and objects from different time periods are presented. Most of them are works of art, related to the region. There are some very impressive specimens.

Well organized modern gallery with a collection of some note, though you’ll have to travel to Dresden to see the heart of the collection, which was sold off in the 18th century. Nonetheless you can see masterworks by de Roberti, Tintoretto, Velasquez, Veronese, Bassano, Dossi, Spada, a great selection of Guercino paintings, and probably the world’s largest collection of Lelio Orsi paintings.

Quality, rarity, paintings from the 13th century through the 18th century. Friendly, warmth from the associates. Well worth the 6 Euro fee for those outside the European Union. A very old collection that has aged beyond beauty. Superb. Do not miss the Gallery Estense. Check hours in Italy, they are there for amore not the money. An easy walk on the main road, Via Emilia from the tower in the center of Modena. The entrance is too the left. On viale Vi Veneto.

A very beautiful gallery. Many impressive and very colorful religious paintings but also some statues and musical instruments. I went there by chance and was very impressed.

Very nice paintings and atmosphere, nice staff