Ducal Palace of Sassuolo
Palazzo Ducale di Sassuolo
The Baroque summer palace of the Este family. Its walls are covered in trompe-l’oeil frescoes and its garden fountains are well preserved, earning it the nickname “Palace of Joy.”
The Ducal Palace of Sassuolo was originally a castle. In the 17th century, the Este family converted it into a summer palace. Its rooms are covered with trompe-l’oeil perspective frescoes and mythological ceiling paintings, making it one of the most magnificent Baroque palaces in Emilia. It is now managed by the Estense Gallery. Behind the palace are the ducal gardens and fishponds. Sassuolo is also known as the capital of Italian ceramic tiles. It is about 17 km from Modena and can be reached by train. Opening hours are mainly on weekends, so check before you go.
Opening hours
Mainly open on weekends and holidays (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Museo Ferrari, Maranello
- Casa Museo Luciano Pavarotti
- Osteria Francescana
- Castelvetro di Modena
- Galleria Estense (Palazzo dei Musei)
- Mercato Albinelli
- Palazzo Comunale, Modena
- Modena Cathedral & Piazza Grande