Social dinner – June 9, 2026
The social dinner will take place on Tuesday at 7:00 PM at Osteria del Pozzo, a local trattoria specializing in traditional Modenese cuisine. The event will be held in the restaurant’s garden, offering an outdoor setting for participants to connect and socialize.
Venue:Osteria del Pozzo
Address: Via del Pozzo 17, Modena
Cost: €40 per participant (self-funded / individual payment at the venue; a receipt will be provided).
How to get there: The restaurant is a 20/25-minute walk from the workshop venue. Alternatively, you can take bus no. 7 from the city centre (direction Policlinico-Gottardi), which takes 10-12 minutes.
Guided tour – June 10, 2026
A guided tour of Modena Cathedral and Piazza Grande, part of the UNESCO World Heritage site, will take place on Wednesday, June 10, starting at 17:30. The tour will last approximately 90 minutes, will be conducted entirely in English, and is free of charge for all participants.
The registrations are now closed, as the deadline expired on May 15, 2026.
For late registration-participation requests, please contact racs2026@nano.cnr.it.
Duomo di Modena – Modena Cathedral
The Modena Cathedral is a primary example of Romanesque architecture and has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997. Designed by the architect Lanfranco and enriched by the sculptures of Wiligelmo, the building is considered a milestone of medieval European art. Its white marble façade features intricate stone reliefs that bring biblical narratives to life, representing a rare and preserved collaboration between two medieval masters.
Piazza Grande – Cathedral square
Directly adjacent, Piazza Grande has served as the city’s civic and social hub for centuries. Founded in the 12th century, the square took on the appellation “Grande” from the second half of the 17th century and has always been the place from which the political power of the citizens’ representatives, as well as religious power, is managed. Framed by the Town Hall and the soaring Torre Ghirlandina, this space forms a unified architectural complex that continues to define Modena’s urban identity.