Piazza Spallanzani

The urban layout of the square dates back to the early XV century. In 1548 Giulio Boiardo began the construction of square Spallanzani (old main square).

Piazza della Libertà - 42019 Scandiano

Scanidiano - piazza Spallanzani

 

In this square the market is held weekly on Mondays, and until the late XIX century the cocoon and military food container market took place.

How to get there

By car
from the A1 motorway Reggio Emilia exit, take the SS 467 ring-road towards Scandiano-Sassuolo; from Modena, take the SS 486 "Passo delle Radici" road towards Sassuolo, then at Veggia take the SS 467 road towards Scandiano-Reggio Emilia.
Follow road signs to the town centre, park your car in Via Garibaldi and continue on foot, taking the third street on the right.

Public transport
local trains to Scandiano-Sassuolo which leave from Reggio Emilia Railway Station; there is also the local bus service.

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