Palazzo Ducale by sue_stone
The Palazzo Ducale is a vast 15th century palace which was built for the Este family. The Este family used to rule the nearby town of Ferrara before moving all their wealth to Modena. The palace was the family's court and was very extravagant in its day.This grand building takes up one whole side of Piazza Roma. Check out the candelabras that sit on the balcony edge, and the small clock tower.
These days the Palazzo is home to Modena's Military Academy. It closed to the public, except for a couple of special days throughout the year.
