Castello Estense
A moated medieval castle right in the city center with affordable entry. The rooftop terrace offers sweeping views over Ferrara's red rooftops.
City in Italy
Ferrara
4 things to see
A UNESCO Renaissance city in Italy built around the imposing Este castle and best explored the way locals do: by bicycle on flat, easy streets. Walking the old city walls and wandering the medieval and Renaissance quarters costs nothing, and the town sees far fewer tourists than Bologna or Florence, which keeps both crowds and prices down. It makes an easy budget day trip from nearby Bologna, and shoulder-season visits in spring or autumn are quieter and more comfortable for cycling than the humid summer.
What to see
Things to do in Ferrara
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City Walls of Ferrara
Nine kilometers of Renaissance-era walls encircle the old city, now converted into a free tree-lined walking and cycling path. A perfect budget way to see the city from above.
Ferrara Cathedral
A Romanesque-Gothic cathedral with a dramatic triple-arched facade facing the main piazza. Free to enter, with a small museum in the former church of San Romano.
Palazzo dei Diamanti
Named for its facade of 8,500 diamond-shaped marble blocks, this Renaissance palace hosts a respected art gallery. Temporary exhibitions rotate, and the exterior alone is worth the detour.
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