Sights in Ferrara

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Castles in Ferrara

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I would say it is the most important civilian building in the city, the Castello Estense or Castle of the East, also known as Cas

Cathedrals in Ferrara

Ferrara Cathedral

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Near the Palazzo del Comune is the Duomo or cathedral dedicated to San Giorgio - according to a now lost inscription the church wa

Palaces in Ferrara

Palazzo dei Diamanti

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The Palazzo dei Diamanti ("Palace of Diamonds") is named for the diamond shaped stone blocks on the facade. It is a very famous bu

Churches in Ferrara

San Francisco's church

It is the third church built n the spot where the Franciscan monks first settled in the thirteenth century, and was built by Biagl

Palaces in Ferrara

Palazzo Municipale

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The Palazzo Municipale is where the sumptuous presides and where you can find the precious Trento and Trieste square that is next

Historical Monuments in Ferrara

Casa Romei

This place is one of the most visited in the city and a unique example of 15th-century architecture of a manor house. It was const

Squares in Ferrara

Piazza della Cattedrale

A photogenic square starting from the cathedral, the clock tower, and City Hall. There are usually enough people and a good atmosp

Squares in Ferrara

Piazza Ariostea

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The Ariostea Square, named for the statue of Ludovico Ariosto in the center, is not only famous for its velodrome, but also for t

Statues in Ferrara

Savonarola Statue

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In the square of the same name, you can admire the statue of the great Girolamo Savonarola. He was excommunicated by Pope Alexand

Historical Monuments in Ferrara

Ferrara Cathedral Bell Tower

The Campanile of the Cathedral of Ferrara is attributed to the Genoese architect Leon Battista Alberti, although whether or not h

Palaces in Ferrara

Palazzo delle Poste

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The Palazzo delle Poste Ferrara is a complex built specifically to house the Italian post office. Erected between 1927 and 1929,

Squares in Ferrara

Piazza del Municipio

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Churches in Ferrara

Chiesa del Gesù

Historical Monuments in Ferrara

Monumental Aqueduct

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Churches in Ferrara

Monastero di Sant'Antonio in Polesine

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Palaces in Ferrara

Palazzina Marfisa d'Este

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Historical Monuments in Ferrara

Monument to the Po Bersaglieri

Statues in Ferrara

Dante Alighieri Statue

Activities in Ferrara

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Full-Day Food and Ferrari Tour from Bologna

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$146.36

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Bologna: Traditional Home Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner

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$51.74

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From Parma: Parma Ham & Parmigiano Reggiano Factory Tour

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$84.48

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Bologna: Private Tour with a Local Guide

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$43.49

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Bologna: 3.5-Hour Food Tasting and Walking Tour

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$75.58

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