10 reasons to visit Ferrara

FERRARA is a must-see destination for those who love art, culture, nature and good food. Discover what you shouldn't miss when visiting this charming city ruled by the Este family.

The first modern city and one of the most important and culturally influential states of the Italian Renaissance
Its glorious history
The first modern city and one of the most important and culturally influential states of the Italian Renaissance
Symbol of power and balance for one of the most important European Reinassence city, the Castello Estense stands as a representative of the city of Ferrara throughout in the world.
The Estense Castle
Symbol of power and balance for one of the most important European Reinassence city, the Castello Estense stands as a representative of the city of Ferrara throughout in the world.
From the medieval part of the city, with its narrow streets and the splendid Cathedral (facade partially covered), we move on to the Renaissance architecture, the highest expression of the Este revolution, where we can found wonderful palaces.
Its artistic heritage
From the medieval part of the city, with its narrow streets and the splendid Cathedral (facade partially covered), we move on to the Renaissance architecture, the highest expression of the Este revolution, where we can found wonderful palaces.
The quintessential ‘city of bicycles’, Ferrara is inseparably linked to its two-wheeled culture — a city where cyclists truly reign over the streets. Hundreds of kilometres across the city and the province have been designed, created and shaped for the pure pleasure of cycling.
A bike ride along the city walls
The quintessential ‘city of bicycles’, Ferrara is inseparably linked to its two-wheeled culture — a city where cyclists truly reign over the streets. Hundreds of kilometres across the city and the province have been designed, created and shaped for the pure pleasure of cycling.
Cappellacci di zucca, traditionally handmade and shaped like little hats (hence the name), are filled with a soft purée of violina pumpkin which, combined with the other ingredients in the sauce, creates an exceptional sweet-and-savory flavour.
The cappellacci di zucca
Cappellacci di zucca, traditionally handmade and shaped like little hats (hence the name), are filled with a soft purée of violina pumpkin which, combined with the other ingredients in the sauce, creates an exceptional sweet-and-savory flavour.
A city to enjoy in every season: Ferrara comes alive throughout the year with a rich calendar of events, aimed at a truly diverse audience!
Its events
A city to enjoy in every season: Ferrara comes alive throughout the year with a rich calendar of events, aimed at a truly diverse audience!
Next to the Cathedral can be found "Al Brinidisi", since 1435, is considered the oldest tavern in the world, hosted eminent figures including Titian, Nicolaus Copernicus, Torquato Tasso and Ludovico Ariosto.
A toast in the oldest tavern in the world
Next to the Cathedral can be found "Al Brinidisi", since 1435, is considered the oldest tavern in the world, hosted eminent figures including Titian, Nicolaus Copernicus, Torquato Tasso and Ludovico Ariosto.
From Gauguin to Chardin, from Chagall to Miró, including Boldini, Picasso and Monet, the palace has welcomed numerous internationally renowned artists over the years. Every year, it hosts a couple of highly popular exhibitions that attract large audiences.
The exhibitions of Palazzo dei Diamanti
From Gauguin to Chardin, from Chagall to Miró, including Boldini, Picasso and Monet, the palace has welcomed numerous internationally renowned artists over the years. Every year, it hosts a couple of highly popular exhibitions that attract large audiences.
The National Archaeological Museum offers a journey into the past of the legendary Etruscan city of Spina, a major commercial hub between the 6th and 3rd centuries BC, which remained buried under mud for centuries.
Discover the Etruscans – Archaeology, How Exciting!
The National Archaeological Museum offers a journey into the past of the legendary Etruscan city of Spina, a major commercial hub between the 6th and 3rd centuries BC, which remained buried under mud for centuries.
Grow up in Ferrara and one of the greatest contemporary writers, Giorgio Bassani chose to set his entire body of narrative work the city of Este family.
Ferrara inside: Exploring the City with Giorgio Bassani
Grow up in Ferrara and one of the greatest contemporary writers, Giorgio Bassani chose to set his entire body of narrative work the city of Este family.