Approaching this Modenese Apennine town, the first landmark to catch the eye is the medieval Castle of Montecuccolo. This imposing fortress was the birthplace of Raimondo Montecuccoli, a famed 17th-century military commander. Below the heights, Pavullo nel Frignano serves as the main agricultural and administrative center for nearly 17,200 residents, anchoring the historical Frignano region.
Despite heavy damage during World War II near the Gothic Line, the municipality recovered. History enthusiasts should prioritize the 8th-century Pieve of San Giovanni Battista di Renno over the rebuilt town center. For sports fans, Pavullo holds a distinctly modern claim to fame as the hometown of 2006 World Cup-winning striker Luca Toni.
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