Modena
The story of Enzo Ferrari, one of the greatest Italians of the twentieth century, began in this house where his memory is treasured now. The adventure of a figure who left an enduring mark on his times started here. Destined for planetary fame, Ferrari never forgot his roots, but he was a revolutionary. He was a child in this home and dreamt of making cars more and more competitive. He came from a peasant culture, but he was fascinated by technology. He understood that cars, from mere desirable objects, may have turned into a luxury object, or even a work of art. Ferrari, with the Prancing Horse as a symbol, soon acquired the outline of the myth. The home-mechanical workshop, run by the foundation “Casa di Enzo Ferrari – Museo”, includes his birthplace and a futuristic automotive design gallery, painted in yellow (the colour of the City of Modena) that Enzo Ferrari chose as the background for the Prancing horse on his famous logo.