Castelvetro di Modena (Modenese: Castelvêder) is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Modena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 30 kilometres (19mi) west of Bologna and about 15 kilometres (9mi) south of Modena.

Geography

The municipality borders Castelnuovo Rangone, Formigine, Maranello, Marano sul Panaro, Spilamberto, Serramazzoni and Vignola. It counts the hamlets (frazioni) of Ca' di Sola, Ca' Gatti, Ca' Montanari, Casa Re, Levizzano Rangone, Madonna di Puianello, Sant'Eusebio, Settecani and Solignano Nuovo.

Main sights

  • Six medieval towers in the historic center
  • Sanctuary of Puianello
  • Castle of Levizzano Rangone
  • Oratory of St Michael, also at Levizzano Rangone
  • Santi Senesio e Teopompo - church rebuilt in 1907 in neo-gothic style

Gallery

  • The clock tower
  • The castle of Levizzano

Personalities

Twin towns

External links

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