Mercato Albinelli
A food market built in 1931 beside Piazza Grande, with an iron-and-glass roof. Visitors can buy balsamic vinegar, Parmigiano, and ham, and the food stalls are good for a quick lunch.
Built in 1931, the Mercato Albinelli has an iron-and-glass roof that shelters stalls selling fresh produce, meat, cheese, and balsamic vinegar. A statue of a young girl stands at the fountain in the center. It is where locals shop for daily groceries. You can buy aged Parmigiano, traditional Modena balsamic vinegar, tortellini, and mortadella. Several stalls serve freshly sliced cold cuts, tortellini, and Lambrusco wine, making it a good place for a simple standing lunch. It is about a 2-minute walk from Piazza Grande, mainly open in the morning, and closed on Sundays.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat approx. 07:00–14:30; some stalls open Saturday afternoon (check market notices)
Nearby sights
- Palazzo Comunale, Modena
- Modena Cathedral & Piazza Grande
- Ghirlandina Tower
- Osteria Francescana
- Ducal Palace of Modena
- Teatro Comunale Luciano Pavarotti
- Galleria Estense (Palazzo dei Musei)
- Enzo Ferrari Museum, Modena