Maranello

Fast cars and slow-cooked pasta since 1947

This small Italian town in Emilia-Romagna is the global headquarters of Ferrari, with its factory, test track, and museum. Local trattorias serve traditional pasta between supercar spotting.

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Maranello, a town in northern Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, is the global headquarters of Ferrari since the 1940s. Walk through rows of classic Ferrari models at the Ferrari Museum, watch engineers test new cars at the Fiorano track, or browse books at the glass-walled MABIC library. Stop at local restaurants for traditional tortellini and aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, then take a walk along the quiet paths of the Tiepido Stream.

Ferrari Museum

The Ferrari Museum tells the story of the car manufacturer through more than 50 vehicles and racing memorabilia. Look at road cars from different decades, examine Formula 1 racing vehicles up close, and learn about engine development. Try your hand at a Formula 1 pit stop simulation or test drive on a professional simulator. The museum shop sells Ferrari-branded items from racing equipment to clothing.

Getting Around Maranello

Take the Ferrari shuttle bus between Maranello and Modena to visit both Ferrari museums. The route passes the Fiorano test track where Ferrari teams often work on new vehicles. Regular trains connect Modena with major Italian cities, making it easy to plan day trips from Milan, Bologna, or Florence.

Local Food Scene

Restaurants in Maranello follow the cooking traditions of Emilia-Romagna. Try Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese aged for 24 months or more, eat handmade filled pasta, and taste local cured meats like zampone and cotechino. Many establishments serve PDO balsamic vinegar produced in the area and local Lambrusco wine.

Modern Architecture and Culture

Architects Arata Isozaki and Andrea Maffei designed the MABIC library with curved glass walls that mirror in the surrounding water pools. Throughout the year, the library organizes cultural events, art exhibitions, and community activities.

Nature and Surroundings

Walk or cycle on the gravel path along the Tiepido Stream Nature Trail. Visit the 14th-century defensive tower in Torre Maina village, or climb to the Witch's Tower, a square stone structure in the Fogliano hills that looks out over fields and vineyards.

Annual Events

During the Red Night festival, Maranello's streets come alive with Ferrari-themed activities and car displays. The Gran Premio del Gusto brings together local food producers for tastings of regional dishes and wines.

Average temperatures during the day in Maranello.
December
3°
Jan
2°
Feb
3°
Mar
6°
Apr
10°
May
14°
Jun
19°
Jul
22°
Aug
21°
Sep
18°
Oct
13°
Nov
7°

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