Discover Campogalliano: Culture, Lakes and Regional Cuisine

Campogalliano combines an accessible cultural history with regional traditions and the scenic impressions of the Laghi Curiel. Those wishing to plan a trip with a variety of experiences will find both historic sites and a museum, gastronomic events and protected natural areas here. When choosing your holiday apartment, you can therefore first consider whether culture, culinary discoveries, relaxation or outdoor activities should be your main focus.

Scales, the Town Centre and Notable Buildings

A distinctive starting point for exploring the town’s cultural history is the Museo della Bilancia. It presents scales and other weighing instruments dating from the Roman era to the present day. The collection makes different forms of weighing and measuring the specific theme of the exhibition and gives your stay a special focus.

In Campogalliano’s oldest medieval town centre, the Oratorio San Rocco and Piazza Castello are among the notable monuments. Piazza della Bilancia is also home to a fountain with bronze elements and symbols representing weight and measurement. Another striking building is the Ponte della Barchetta: the modern structure features an 80-metre-long suspended iron arch and connects Modena and Campogalliano. The Santuario della Beata Vergine della Sassola houses an extraordinary collection of votive offerings and adds a religious and personal dimension to the town’s cultural character.

Laghi Curiel and Protected Landscape

If you would like to focus your trip on something different between museum visits and exploring the town, the Laghi Curiel offer scenic and natural-history attractions. Here, leisure and sports facilities combine with activities that make use of the open spaces, taking place year-round and seasonally. The area is part of the Riserva Naturale Orientata Casse di espansione del fiume Secchia. The included areas protect flora, fauna and ecosystems. This combination of landscape, nature observation and leisure activities can play just as important a role in your personal daily planning as the cultural attractions.

Traditions and Regional Cuisine

The events also give Campogalliano a distinctive character. The Fiera di Luglio takes place every year. The Pcarìa focuses on the processing of pork; the event is inspired by an old farming tradition in which cured meats and traditional dishes were prepared. The Pcarìa has been held in Campogalliano for more than 20 years. Every autumn, the gastronomic series “I Piatti della Bilancia” takes place, with local restaurants offering themed menus. Those looking for a holiday apartment can include these dates in their travel plans and tailor their stay to a specific event or to a more leisurely exploration of the cultural sites.

Compare Other Destinations

If you would like to compare other destinations before booking, you will find additional places here for inspiration: Fontanaluccia, Palagano, San Prospero, Lama Mocogno, Romanoro, Novi di Modena, Colombaro and Montecreto.

To the higher-level travel overview: Modena.