Rose Tinted Marble. Modena, Italy. March 2016.
Modena, the home of Pavarotti, Bottura, Ferrari, Maserati, and this pink façade, is a small city that packs a big punch. I ate my way through the city, feasting on tortellini in brodo and endless gnocco fritto, famous specialities of Modena. I left feeling like a fried ball of dough.
In between meals and snacks, I was able to visit non-food related places including the duomo. This romanesque cathedral dates back to 1099 and took almost 200 years to complete. It is located in the Piazza Grande and pictured above is actually the side door, the "Porta Regia" aka the Royal Gate. This is the only side of the cathedral constructed in rose colored marble so it stands apart from the other exteriors. Similar to the pink façade, Modena itself is a standout amongst the others in northern Italy and not just for the balsamic vinegar.