Ferrara

Situated a few kilometers from Bologna, this is a city with a lot of tourist attractions. It was an important center of the medieval and Renaissance and had one of the most sumptuous cuts. It features medieval quarters, and at the other end of the city, many Renaissance palaces, between the two: churches, gardens, squares and museums that make it a delight to walk through. The Palazzo dei Diamanti hosts prestigious exhibitions and is an art center of the first magnitude. UNESCO also named it a World Heritage Site.

Easy walkable or even better to be seen by bike. There’s a castle magnificently restored and a stunning Duomo. Great food, and always great exhibitions around.