The dukedoms of Ferrara and Modena, united under the rule of the Este family, have for centuries shared war, peace and splendour. This is a profound link that has never been broken, but retains a respect for their differences, and today allows the traveller to visit both along a thread that cannot be broken. From the historic centre of Modena, along stretches of cycle path recently reclaimed from disused railway tracks, it crosses the Modenese lands and Lambrusco country to enter Ferrarese territory at Finale Emilia, the border town, and then follows the course of the Panaro as far as Bondeno.

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