Events
Until Dec 22, 2013
Ferrara
Music, poetry and art for Ferrara - Archaeological National Museum
Concerts and lectures in the magnificent Palazzo Costabili.
Until May 01, 2014
Ferrara
Ancient Jewish Book Festival
Ferrara hosts the fifth edition of the Festival of Jewish Book in Italy, and the fourth Jewish White Night.
news and main events
Until Jan 06, 2014
Ferrara
Christmas in Ferrara 2013/2014
During the winter festivities, the city centre will host a typical Christmas market and lots of events for both kids and adults.
Until Jan 06, 2014
Ferrara
Zurbarán (1598-1664)
For the first time in Italy, an exhibition dedicated to Francisco de Zurbarán, one of the main charachters of the XVI Century in Spain - a contemporary of Velázquez, Murillo, Rembrandt and Hals. A selection of his masterpieces will show his great art, with traditional images linked to modern inventions.
Highlights
The Mediaeval Centre
From the Middle Ages to today, the area around the Cathedral has always been the focus of the city life.
National Archaeological Museum
The museum, housed on the first floor of the Palazzo Costabili, exhibits the findings of the Etruscan city of Spina...
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.
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.
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.
The city walls
The ancient Walls of Ferrara encircle the historic centre almost without interruption for nine kilometres, constituting one of the oldest and most impressive...
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Tourist Information Offices
Tourist Office of Ferrara
Estense Castle, 1Hours
Weekdays: 9.00-13.00 / 14.00-18.00.Holidays: 9.30-13.00 / 14.00-17.00.Contactstel. 0532 209370 / 299303fax 0532 212266e.mail infotur@provincia.fe.it -
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