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.
Fortification in Ferrara
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.
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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.
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