Pavullo nel Frignano is a town and comune located in the province of Modena within the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. It is situated in the Modenese Apennines, a mountainous area characterized by its historical significance.
The town is home to several notable landmarks, including the medieval Castle of Montecuccolo, which served as the birthplace of the 17th-century condottiero Raimondo Montecuccoli. It also contains the pieve of San Giovanni Battista di Renno. Historically, the town suffered extensive damage during World War II because of its geographical proximity to the Gothic Line.