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.
Castle in Ferrara
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.
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Before you go
- Address
- Largo Castello 1, 44121 Ferrara
- Good to know
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More in Ferrara
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
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.
Working out what Ferrara costs?
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