Ferrara Trip Overview
The three centuries of the Este domination, when the court of Ferrara was among the most refined and cultured in Europe, without having canceled the medieval Romanesque Gothic grandeur, have left a profoundly humanistic imprint in the city among churches, castles, delights and palaces wonderfully frescoed. Not to mention the flowering of an elegant and refined gastronomy that continues to delight the palates and tables of Ferrara.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Ferrara, Italy
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Walking Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
The three centuries of the Este domination, when the court of Ferrara was among the most refined and cultured in Europe, without having canceled the medieval Romanesque Gothic grandeur, have left a profoundly humanistic imprint in the city among churches, castles, delights and palaces wonderfully frescoed. Not to mention the flowering of an elegant and refined gastronomy that continues to delight the palates and tables of Ferrara.
Itinerary
The itinerary begins with a visit to Palazzo Diamanti and the large green spaces of the Addizione Erculea, the heart of the Renaissance city. He proceeds with a visit to the Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral from the great Renaissance apse, with the entrance in the courtyard of the Marchionale Palace, then continuing towards the Estense Castle. The visit ends with the evocative Via delle Volte and the Jewish ghetto.
Stop At:
• Castello Estense, Largo Castello 1, 44121, Ferrara Italy
• Palazzo dei Diamanti, Corso Ercole I d’Este 21, 44121, Ferrara Italy
• Ferrara Cathedral, Piazza della Cattedrale, 44121, Ferrara Italy
• Ferrara, Ferrara, Province of Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna
