On the edge of the Modenese plain, Sassuolo is the world capital of ceramic tile, its factories supplying floors and facades across the globe.
At its heart stands the Palazzo Ducale, a sumptuous Baroque villa built as the Este dukes' summer retreat.

What to eat, and drink
- The dishPassatelli in meat brothBreadcrumb and Parmigiano Reggiano strands gently cooked in meat broth.
- The dishTagliatelle al Ragù BologneseSlow beef and pancetta ragù on fresh egg tagliatelle, with a little tomato, milk and a long, gentle simmer.
- The wineColli Bolognesi Classico Pignoletto
- The wineRomagna Albana








