Italy Emilia Romagna and San Marino Ferrara

Ferrara by Luigi Rosa

Historic Places
Culture
Great Food
Night Life

Retaining its 15C fortifications, this lovely city is full of historic sites, medieval palaces, churches, and great food.

Ferrara is a city and commune in Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy. The town has broad streets and numerous palaces dating from the 14th and 15th centuries, when it hosted the court of the House of Este. For its beauty and cultural importance it has been qualified by UNESCO as World Heritage Site. In 2006, due to its important historical significance, Ferrara became the headquarters of the Italian Hermitage Museum. It is the fifth city in the world to have been linked with the Russian museum.

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Ferrara, Italy

Ferrara by Luigi Rosa

Retaining its 15C fortifications, this lovely city is full of historic sites, medieval palaces, churches, and great food.
Castello Estense, Ferrara

Castello Estense by Emiliano

This 14C castle retains its 16C facade and offers access inside, where various living quarters provide a glimpse of medieval lifestyle.
Palazzo dei Diamanti, Ferrara

Palazzo dei Diamanti, Ferrara by Jorge Castro

This famed 15C Italian palace is a significant example of Renaissance architecture, now housing the National Art Gallery of Ferrara.
Historic Center, Ferrara

Ancient Portici, Ferrara by Dave Collier

Enjoy the medieval atmosphere, wandering through streets lined with Renaissance palaces, quaint shops, and wonderful little cafes.
Palazzo Schifanoia, Ferrara

Ferrare by cercamon

A Renaissance palace with lovely gardens, Palazzo Schifanoia is best known for its frescoes depicting aristocratic life in the 15C.

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