Offbeat Traveler: Enzo Ferrari House Museum in Modena, Italy
The museum’s new building was designed by architect Jan Kaplicky, who died before its completion, and Andrea Morgante, who completed the project. Its roof was painted the same shade of yellow as the Ferrari emblem. (Marco Vasini / Associated Press)
The birthplace of Enzo Ferrari, seen here beyond the windows of the museum’s new building. (Marco Vasini / Associated Press)
The museum’s current exhibit is composed of cars intertwined with Modena’s automotive history, including a 1935 Alfa Romeo Bimotore, a twin-engine vehicle built by Ferrari’s racing team, and a Ferrari 125S, the first car to bear the Ferrari name. (Marco Vasini / Associated Press)
A 1935 Alfa Romeo Bimotore once driven by famed Italian race car driver Tazio Nuvolari, who competed for Ferrari’s racing team. (Elisabetta Baracchi / EPA)