Events
Until Nov 04, 2012
Lagoon Treasures
The mysterious Delta waterways: Excursions organised by Navi del Delta Consortium in the Po Delta and in the Comacchio Lagoons.
Until Dec 31, 2012
Discover Ferrara
Guided tours (2 hours) to the historic centre of Ferrara. Tours are in Italian (other languages on previous arrangement).
May 07, 2012
On May 19, 2012
2012 Night of the Museums
“The Night of the Museums” provides late evening tours and night tours at museums across Europe: a good chance for all the ones who are busy at work during the day!
Apr 18, 2012
Until Nov 04, 2012
A journey into the placid waters of the Po
The mysterious Delta waterways: Excursions organised by Navi del Delta Consortium in the Po Delta and in the Comacchio Lagoons.
Feb 13, 2012
Until Dec 02, 2012
Articles from the Old days - Antiques and Craft Market
Street market for antiques and objects to collect.
News & main events
Cycling tourism in Ferrara
ferrarabike.com The best way to discover the beauty of cycling routes of Ferrara and its province.
Ferrarafoto.it
Discover the new Photographic Contest ferrarainfo.com
Get a ride!
Easy transfer... the new shattle SERVICE BOLOGNA Airport <=> Ferrara
Highlights
Estense Castle
In Ferrara in 1385, a dangerous revolt convinced Niccolò II d’Este of the need to erect mighty defences for himself and his family thus the Castello di San Michele was built, a fortress erected against the people.
National Archaeological Museum
The museum, housed on the first floor of the Palazzo Costabili, exhibits the findings of the Etruscan city of Spina...
Palazzina Marfisa d'Este
The Villa is a splendid example of a 16th-century high-class residence and was once surrounded by magnificent gardens that connected it to other buildings known as Casini di San Silvestro.
Palazzo dei Diamanti
The magnificent Palazzo dei Diamanti, at the centre of the Addizione Erculea, on the important crossroads known as the Quadrivio degli Angeli belonged to the duke’s brother Sigismondo d’Este.
Palazzo Schifanoia
The name of the palace derives from the motto 'schivar la noia' meaning 'avoid tedium' and refers to the building's function as a place for fun and recreation as it was an Estense ‘Delizia’ (palace for recreation).
Piazza Ariostea
This very special oval piazza set below ground level and also famous for the races of the Palio, is the work of the architect Biagio Rossetti.
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Tourist Information Offices
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Where to eat
Where to eat in the province of Ferrara
Choose among restaurants, pizzerias, holiday farms, wine bars and taverns, fast food restaurants, sandwich shops, self service restaurants.
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Where to stay
Where to stay in the province of Ferrara
Choose among hotels, B&B, guest houses, holiday farms, hostels, camping sites, residences, tourist villages, houses and apartments, apartments for tourist use.
