Famous people
Matteo Maria Boiardo
Matteo Maria Boiardo was born in Scandiano Fortress in 1441. His most important work as a poet is "L'Orlando Innamorato" ("Orlando in Love"). He was given important missions by Estensi dukes Borso and Ercole I, and was also military Governor of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
Lazzaro Spallanzani
He was the creator of the experimental physiology and biology, and was called "The Colombo of the microcosmos of the living people"
Luigi Ghirri
Luigi Ghirri (Scandiano, 1943 - 1992) was one of the most important Italian photographers and one of the few known worldwide. He defined himself as "a little boy sitting on a low wall who captures the life that passes in front of him".