Santa Maria della Pomposa Church

It is one of the oldest churches in the city, with records dating back to 1153.
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Modena
{"lat": 44.648913099999994, "lng": 10.9244918, "description": "Piazza Pomposa , 41121, Modena, Modena"}
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