Discover Castelnuovo Rangone

Castelnuovo Rangone combines local history, unusual museums, culinary traditions and a cycling route with a literary touch. Those planning a trip filled with varied discoveries can choose between culture, regional cuisine, exercise and family-friendly experiences here.

Art and history in the town

An important cultural landmark is the Church of San Celestino. It was built between 1856 and 1864 and adorned with three paintings by Adeodato Malatesta. The main altar features a large work that the artist created between 1871 and 1873. It depicts Saint Celestine receiving the decree on the Nestorian heresy from Saint Cyril. Those wishing to combine church art with the history of a place will find a specific point of reference here when planning their trip.

The medieval walls of Castelnuovo Rangone also tell of the past: they date back to the 13th century, and part of them was uncovered following restoration work. On Via Roma, visitors can also see Il Pozzo Ritrovato, which came to light again during restoration work and excavations in the historic centre. This historical picture is complemented by CRAC Spazio Arte, the space for contemporary art dedicated by the municipality. The works on display can be viewed from outside through the transparent shop window every day, around the clock.

Museums of crafts, flavours and archaeology

MuSa focuses on the tradition of producing cured meats and meat products. The multimedia tour conveys the flavours and the traditional knowledge behind this production. It covers around 250 square metres over three floors and uses multimedia panels and artistic installations. This makes it possible to combine a museum visit with an interest in regional food culture, without the trip having to focus solely on classic sights.

In the district of Montale lies the Archaeological Park and Open-Air Museum of the Terramara di Montale, dedicated to the Terramare culture. On display is a true-to-scale reconstruction of part of a Terramare village, based on archaeological findings. An immersive visit uses projections and LED walls to tell the story of the Terramare from its foundation to its abandonment. This place can be particularly vivid for families, as archaeological history is conveyed not only through texts but also through a reconstructed setting and multimedia presentation.

Cycling route, parks and local traditions

Those wishing to explore Castelnuovo Rangone by bicycle can include the approximately ten-kilometre-long Jack Kerouac cycling route in their plans. It is a section of the Modena–Vignola cycling route and passes through Castelnuovo Rangone, Spilamberto and Castelvetro. The route was laid out along a former provincial railway line; at the former railway keeper's houses, panels display texts from the novels of the American writer. The Modena–Vignola cycling route also passes a completely restored old railway station, then heads towards Spilamberto along Provincial Road No. 16, crosses the town centre and reaches Vignola.

The Collina delle Fiabe is located in Parco Rio Gamberi, a green area with figures from popular children's stories. Another special place is John Lennon Park, which was inaugurated on 8 December 1985 and has been the venue for concerts, cultural initiatives and events every year since then. In the parks, along the cycle paths and in the streets of the historic town centres, a total of 22 permanent glass poetry display cases have stood since June 1998. The Superzampone festival regularly takes place on the first Sunday in December, giving trip planning a clear seasonal focus.

Which accommodation suits your travel plans?

When choosing a holiday apartment in Castelnuovo Rangone, your preferred travel style can be decisive. Those wishing to combine culture and regional traditions can plan a stay full of discoveries; those who want to focus on exercise can organise their days around their cycling plans.

Discover more destinations

If you would like to extend your travel plans beyond Castelnuovo Rangone, you can find more destinations here: Soliera, Medolla, Lama Mocogno, Cavezzo, Serramazzoni, Riolunato, San Donnino and Le Tagliole.

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