Festina Lente
Ferrara, city of the Renaissance and its Po Delta
FESTINA LENTE: MAKE HASTE SLOWLY
FERRARA, CITY OF THE RENAISSANCE AND ITS PO DELTA
An experience amid nature and culture.
An invitation to immerse yourself in the enchantment of a land where human ingenuity has harmonised natural and cultural treasures, resulting in extraordinarily enchanting landscapes. The House of Este ruled Ferrara from 1264 to 1598, during which they transformed an entire region, infusing it with Renaissance beauty and character, making it a UNESCO World Heritage Site today.
Three cities are linked by a series of itineraries that narrate the history and splendour of these lands: Ferrara, Ostellato and Comacchio. Ferrara, where distinct eras converge under the rational elegance of the Renaissance. A multifaceted city that invites you to explore its historical, culinary, cultural, and environmental aspects, with city walls that both protect it and connect it to the outside world.
A cultural landscape that's been preserved over time, reflecting the vision and grandeur of the Este dynasty. The extraordinary monumental residences known as the "delizie" embody legendary tales of love, leisure, trade, and opulence. Finally, a river delta where the land and water create breathtaking scenery, home to one of Europe’s most biodiverse wetlands, designated as a UNESCO MAB Biosphere Reserve. Leave the world behind, and savour your journey through Ferrara, city of the Renaissance and its Po River Delta.
Funded by the Ministry of Tourism, this project is aimed at enhancing municipalities with strong tourism and cultural appeal, especially those hosting UNESCO World Heritage Sites or belonging to the UNESCO Creative Cities network.
