Modena

Former Ducal Icehouse (Ex Ghiacciaia Ducale)

Edited by

Daniele Pascale

Public places

Other denominations

Ex Ghiacciaia Ducale

Founders

Francesco IV

Description

The ice house was an essential annex to the ducal palace: it was the place where food supplies were stored in a cool environment. Still well preserved, it consists of an underground chamber covered by a tree-lined mound.

Useful information

Address

via Ricchi

Municipality

PAVULLO NEL FRIGNANO

Province

Modena

Visitability of the place

Visitable only externally

Themes

Food conservation (ice house)

Tourer

https://www.tourer.it/mappa?id=5223