The Museum Palace , on the St. Augustine square , is an example of civil architecture from the Este period , built as a Hostel for the poor , together with the nearby Hospital in the late 18th century . Today it houses the main museums of Modena : The Estense Gallery and Library have reopened on 29 May 2015 after the earthquake of 2012 . The Gallery has been completely restored but some pieces are still damaged and thus can not be seen
earthquake of 2012
2012 Northern Italy earthquakes
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