Discover the Hamlet of Pieve Modolena

The Hamlet of Pieve Modolena is one of the historic hamlets of Pieve Modolena. If you are looking for hotels for your stay, the history of the Pieve, paths along the Modolena, and urban transport connections offer different points of reference for planning your trip.

History of Pieve Modolena

The history of Pieve Modolena can be placed in context using two early dates. Pieve Modolena is first mentioned in a document from 882; the rural Pieve is documented as early as 980. The two dates refer to different historical facts: 882 concerns the first mention of Pieve Modolena, while 980 marks the documentation of the rural Pieve. For history-minded travellers, this provides a timeline that distinguishes the place name from the rural Pieve.

Church and historical connections

The present-day church of Pieve Modolena was built between 1743 and 1748; it was designed by architect G. Maria Ferraroni. A statue of Saint Michael the Archangel from the older church has been preserved and is located in a niche above the entrance. Thus, the dated construction of the present-day church and an element from the older church stand side by side. Those interested in church architecture can view the construction period and the older feature as two distinct layers of history.

The year 1799 marks another historical episode: the parish of Pieve hosted Pope Pius VI for two hours while he was a prisoner of the French Republic. This brief stay is a clearly defined point of reference alongside the history of the church and the Pieve; its duration and historical context are specific to this event.

Landscape and activities

Land use is another defining feature of the landscape. 69% of the area of Pieve Modolena consists of agricultural land. This proportion makes agriculture a significant part of land use.

The Greenway del Modolena is a flat cycling and walking path that follows the course of the Modolena and passes historic villas. It is considered suitable for everyone. For trip planning, the combination of path type and route is useful: you can consider walking or cycling along it, while the villas provide the route’s historical connection. After heavy rain, check the route conditions before setting out.

South of Via Emilia, the Laghi di Pieve sport fishing centre is located in the landscape of Pieve Modolena. If sport fishing is part of your reason for travelling, check the centre’s current operating conditions before your trip. Alongside local history and activity on the Greenway, this offers a specific sporting focus for your planning.

Transport and finding hotels

Cycling connections also run along the Modolena, south of Via Emilia. Urban transport connections are provided by the high-frequency Line 2 between Rubiera, Ritiro, and S. Ilario. Check the current route before travelling. The cycling connections and Line 2 describe different modes of transport, making it possible to consider cycling and bus travel separately when planning your journey.

Discover more destinations: Febbio, Rubiera, Fabbrico, Campegine, Campagnola Emilia, Villa Minozzo, Casina, Novellara

For the broader travel overview: Reggio Emilia.