Delizia Estense di Benvignante
This work by the court architect, Pietro Benvenuto degli Ordini, was carried out for Borso d'Este and is an excellent example of the refined, elegant Ferrarese style during the Renaissance period.
Although the building is in the category of a country villa, it also played an important role as both a defensive outpost and as a symbol of political power. This might was represented by the vaulted, turreted tower in the centre of the building. The coat of arms gazes out over the brickwork arched entrance and is yet another sign of the splendour of times gone by. The building is currently being restored.
Opening
You can see the Delizia only from the outside.
Contacts
Benvignante
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Strada Statale 16 per Argenta
Information office
Main Tourist Information Office of Ferrara
Ferrara
0532 212266
How to get here
11 Km from Argenta; follow the state road 16 direction Ferrara. At Consandolo take the provincial road n. 65, after 5 km you reach Benvignante.
last modified
May 08, 2012 03:24
