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Visit Ferrara
Ferrara is an important town in the northeast of Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, north-east of Bologna.
The town is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its very well preserved medieval centre, and has several important monuments and buildings.
Surrounded by several kilometres of walls, dating from the 16th-17th centuries, Ferrara is based around the impressive red-brick Castello Estense, dating largely from the 14th century and surrounded by moats, and without doubt the highlight of a visit to the town. The piazzas around the castle are the hub of the town and the centre for exploring.
Another highlight in the town centre is the 12th century cathedral, with an impressively decorated marble facade and entrance, and the associated museum, which contains some fine 11th century carvings in marble, representing various activities through the months of the year.
Amble around the side of the cathedral to admire the attractive medieval arcades that run along one side, then head to nearby Piazza Municipio, which has a very pretty courtyard, and good views of the Palazzo Municipale.
Two more palaces in Ferrara are the Palazzo Schifanoia and the Palazzo del Comune - each in their own way unmissable, the former especially for its magnificent murals, and the latter above all for the impressive bronzes with which it is adorned. Need another palace' Try the Palazzo dei Diamanti, now home to art museums and a gallery of modern art (yes, the name did come from the diamond decoration on the facade).
Allow some time as well to explore the narrow streets, shops and cafes of the medieval section of the town, to admire several other palaces that you will come across, and to sit, relax and people watch in this attractive and interesting town.
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Places to visit near Ferrara, Italy
Places to visit: Bologna (42km), Emilia-Romagna (46km) and Montagnana (43km).
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