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Corso Vallisneri: Corso Vallisneri was planned by Giovanni Boiardo and his son Giulio in the first half of the 16th century.
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).
Via Cesare Magati: The current Via Cesare Magati, called the Castle at the time, via the clock and via Lazzaro Spallanzani, was three hundred years the main street of Scandiano.
Via Marconi: The street that directly connects Piazzale Castellano with Via Vallisneri (and the façade of the S. Giuseppe Church) is the old Via San Gioseffo, now called Via Marconi.
Piazza Matteo Maria Boiardo: Piazza Matteo Maria Boiardo, once called Piazza Castellana, is the oldest and most attractive square of the town.
Via Crucis: Leaving the Parco della Resistenza and walking northward along a brief section of the road with the pedestrian pavement, you reach a tree-lined path.
Piazza Fiume: Enclosed on all four sides by high buildings, Piazza Fiume opens out within the perimetre of the old castle. It occupies the place where once were the old quarters, demolished in 1915.
Via della Rocca: At the top of Via Garibaldi is Via della Rocca. On the left is the majestic façade of the castle; on the right is an interesting house of the early XVIII-century style (formerly Curti residence).
Jewish Cemetery: It includes a rectangular area and is surrounded by a wall about two metres high; to the left of the iron gate, a marble stone is situated in the upper part which has the inscription “Cimitero Israelitico” (Jewish Cemetery).
War Memorial: In the Parco della Resistenza (Resistance Park), behind the cinema, you can admire a number of artworks by Italian and foreign artists.
Statue of Lazzaro Spallanzani: The statue dedicated to Lazzaro Spallanzani was unveiled during a ceremony held on 12th November 1888, attended by the local authorities and leading national and international figures from the scientific world.
Bridge over the Tresinaro river: The bridge was opened in 1858 by Duke Francis V and Vincenzo Mattioli, the last mayor of Scandiano to be appointed by the Dukes of the House of Este.
Art Nouveau style building: This 19th-century building (originally intended for public use) was embellished by a decorative layout with cement bas-reliefs representing scenes of country life, set into the twin pilasters and small balcony over the entrance.
"Lazzaro Spallanzani" Astronomic Observatory: Set in the lush countryside around the village of Iano near Scandiano, the observatory was opened in 1995 by the Scandiano Association of Astronomical Physics. It was designed to host all the relevant observation, amateur research and educational activities in the field of astronomy. Every year, the observatory organises introductory courses in astronomy for high school students and teachers (accredited by the Ministry of Education as professional education), as well as science-based conferences and evenings of guided star gazing.
Through the streets of the old town centre: Piazza Matteo Maria Boiardo, Palazzo Muncipale, Piazza Libertà, Piazza Spallanzani. A full 360 degree view of the historic town.
Tour through the villages around Scandiano: Arceto, Viano, Ventoso: history and nature through the villages around Scandiano.
Trail No. 1 - The Old Court in Figno: Scenic route with a view of Scandiano and the plain.
Trail No. 2 - The Tresinaro river and the big Oak: Scenic route with a view of Scandiano and the plain.
Trail No. 3 - The trail of the Fornacione: Scenic route with a view of Scandiano and the plain.
Monte del Gesso - Monte Vangelo Trail: Loop panoramic route, with view across Scandiano and the whole plain. On the way it will be possible to see points of interest as Tre Croci of Mount Vangelo, the ravines, the big Oak and the Vulcanetti di Fango (Mud Volcanoes). Possibility to lunch in the area.

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