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Lovely cars

Lovely cars, Maranello

 neilward Says:  Spent a couple of hours wandering round the Ferrari museum,nice pleasant way to spend a Sunday afternoon. They allow cameras in,it cost 13 Euros for an adult.Outside the museum,I was accosted by a lady who offered me the chance to drive a ferrari for 10 minutes for 50... 

Ferrari fa!

Ferrari fa!, Maranello

 brianbji Says:  Galleria Ferrari costs 12 euro. We spent 35 minutes and got a refund. It is interesting but only if you are there locally anyway. Do not come too far to see this. The road directions are wrong on the web and the road signs are few. Where we stayed in a little tuscan town... 

The Fiorano Test Track

The Fiorano Test Track, Maranello

 sue_stone Says:  Located on the southern edge of Maranello (just 1.5km from the Galleria) is the Fiorano Test Track. The track was built in 1972, and is the place that the new Ferrari's are tested.The track is used by mechanics and the racing teams for training purposes and also by drivers... 

Galleria Ferrari

Galleria Ferrari, Maranello

 STEWMASS Says:  No visit should be made to Maranello without visiting the Ferrari museum, Galleria Ferrari. You will find a superb selection of road and race cars from throughout the decades on display over 2 floors. There is also a small merchandise shop and cafe. A definite must for... 

FERRARI - what else

FERRARI - what else, Maranello

 lotharlerch Says:  The famous red cars with the horse 

More Ferrari Stuff

More Ferrari Stuff, Maranello

 sue_stone Says:  The Ferrari factory is also located in Maranello. Unfortunately the general public can't visit it unless they buy a Ferrari first! This was a little out of our holiday budget, so we made do with hanging around one of the factory gates for a while, hoping to see some Ferrari... 

Galleria Ferrari

Galleria Ferrari, Maranello

 sue_stone Says:  For all you car enthusiasts out there, a visit to Galleria Ferrari is a must!! The Galleria is the Ferrari company's museum, and it is a very impressive set up. The entry fee may seem a bit steep, but you are able to get up close to some of the most beautiful cars ever made,... 

Fiorano Test Track

Fiorano Test Track, Maranello

 l_riva_l Says:  If you are in luck you may get a chance to see Michael Shumacher roaring around the track. Unfortunately I was not in luck! 

Dream cars

Dream cars, Maranello

 l_riva_l Says:  The Formula1 inspired "Enzo". Even if you could afford it, you would have to stand in line to buy it. Sigh... 

What a great rear end!

What a great rear end!, Maranello

 l_riva_l Says:  No words needed... 

A Great Canadian driver

A Great Canadian driver, Maranello

 l_riva_l Says:  Jilles Villeneuve's winning F1 car. Jilles was arguably Ferrari's greatest driver and certainly Enzo Ferrari's favourite. He died during practice for the Belgium Grand Prix (Zolder) on May 8, 1982. 

Pista di Fiorano

Pista di Fiorano, Maranello

 Polly74 Says:  Not far from Galleria Ferrari there's the famous "circuito di Fiorano" where all Ferrari's car are tested and where people owning a Ferrari car can go to run faster than allowed in ordinary streets 

Galleria Ferrari (4)

Galleria Ferrari (4), Maranello

 Polly74 Says:  The second section is dedicated to Formula 1, to the engines and to part of the trophy and cups won along the years 

Hotels  

Locanda del Mulino

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Planet Hotel

 1 Review and 36 Opinions  This was one awesome hotel. The room, a suite actually, was very big and luxurious. And the best... 

Restaurants  

Ristorante Montana: Local Cuisine and Ferrari Memorabilia

Ristorante Montana: Local Cuisine and Ferrari Memorabilia, Maranello

 sue_stone Says:  After a visit to Galleria Ferrari and a wander around town it was time for lunch. We headed to the place where the Ferrari 'people' dine, Ristorante Montana, which is located just on the edge of Maranello, beside the Ferrari test track.Ristorante Montana was founded in 1967,... 

Ristorante Cavallino: Dining with a Ferrari theme.

Ristorante Cavallino: Dining with a Ferrari theme., Maranello

 STEWMASS Says:  The location of this restaurant right opposite the main gates of Ferrari gives a clue as to what to expect inside. The restaurant has many items of Ferrari memorabilia hanging from the walls and many photos from throughout the decades. Enzo Ferrari himself used to dine here... 

Cagliari Sisters' Cafe: Have the big salad.

Cagliari Sisters' Cafe: Have  the big salad., Maranello

 glo39 Says:  I screeched to a halt and made a U-turn when I saw this place.I recognized those red jumpsuited guys as being Ferrari factory workers and said got to eat here.We sat next to three Italian non-Ferrari guys two of whom were wearing Harley Davidson (HD) tee shirts. Unlike HD... 

Transportation  

Travel by public transport to Maranello

Travel by public transport to Maranello, Maranello

 mondfrau Says:  If you want to visit the Galleria Ferrari by public transport, you can take a train to Modena, then walk to the central bus station (about 10 minutes) and take a bus to Maranello. Tickets cost €2.18 each way. Don't bother going to the tourist office. They don't know much and... 

Getting to Maranello & Parking

Getting to Maranello & Parking, Maranello

 sue_stone Says:  Maranello is located only 17km from Maranello and 49km from Bologna, so it is an easy day/half day trip from either place. We stayed in Modena and headed to Maranello first thing by car. The drive there is fairly easy, and is well signposted.If you don't have a car you can... 

Shopping  

Ferrari Shop: Ferrari Shop

Ferrari Shop: Ferrari Shop, Maranello

 sue_stone Says:  Located just down the road from Galleria Ferrari is the Ferrari Shop. Even if you have no intention of buying any Ferrari merchandise I recommend a browse here, it is guaranteed to give you a laugh at some of the things for sale.The shop sells the usual things you would... 

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business trip, Maranello

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 The first section of the Galleria is dedicated to Enzo Ferrari and to the history of his factory, until the management of Luca Cordero di Montezemolo. 

 

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Q:  my route is now Forli-Ravenna = 4.6 euro Ravenna - Bologna = 6.2 euro Bologna - Modena = 3.3 euro Modena - Parma = 4.6... 

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A: Hy, 1)are you a Ferrari owner? If not, you can't visit the factory but only the Ferrari museum. 2)by car? by train? Car: motorway exit Modena Nord then follow... 

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Maranello - Home of Ferrari

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 The town of Maranello is located 17km south of Modena, and is famous for being the birth place of Ferrari. The town is home to the Ferrari factory and museum, and everywhere you look you see people...... 

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Maranello...where Ferrari is born

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 Maranello is in Emilia 18 km south of Modena on the provincial road nr. 3 also known as Via Giardini. It is a commune of the Pedemontana band and part of the ceramic land together with Sassuolo and...... 

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Ferrari Country

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 If you are visiting the Modena area in Northern Italy and are a Ferrari fan, you owe it to yourself to take a detour through Maranello. Maranello is in Emilia Romagna 18 km south of Modena on the... 

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Where Ferraris are born.

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Maranello. I'd love to share with you the 3 tips I've written, the 4 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Gotta love those Ferraris!

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 OMG the most fabulous cars! They take my breath away! We came and admired the cars, ate with the locals in a nearby restaurant and fell in love with Ferraris. I saw my silver PUMA Ferrari jacket in a... 

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