Ducal Palace of Modena | |
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Palazzo ducale di Modena | |
General information | |
Type | Palace |
Architectural style | Italian Baroque |
Location | Modena, Italy |
Coordinates | 44°38′54″N 10°55′46″E / 44.6484°N 10.9294°E |
Current tenants | Italian Military Academy |
Construction started | 1634 |
Client | Francesco I d'Este |
Owner | Este |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 3 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Gaspare Vigarani, Bartolomeo Avanzini |
Invalid designation | |
Official name | Palazzo ducale di Modena |
Type | Non-movable |
Criteria | Monument |
State | Italy |
The Ducal Palace of Modena is a Baroque palace in Modena, Italy. It was the residence of the Este Dukes of Modena between 1452 and 1859.[1] It currently houses a portion of the Italian Military Academy.[2]