Villas, historical residences and theatres

House of Ludovico Ariosto: The house of Ludovico Ariosto is closed to the public until further notice.
Casa Romei: In compliance with the National Decree (April 1st, 2020), Casa Romei will be closed to the public until further notice.
Palazzo Bonacossi: Palazzo Bonacossi is closed to the public until further notice
Palazzo Costabili: In compliance with the National Decree (April 1st, 2020), Palazzo Costabili will be closed to the public until further notice.
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 Renata di Francia: The palazzo was built around 1475, possibly to a design by Pietro Benvenuto degli Ordini.
Palazzo Municipale: Begun in 1245, the City Hall was the residence of the Este family until the 16th century. The main entrance is through Volto del Cavallo, opposite the cathedral, and is flanked by two sculptures, copies of the original 15th century ones.
Palazzo Paradiso - Ariostea Library: The municipal libraries reopen on Wednesday 27 May for loans and returns. All other services are suspended, including the possibility of using the study rooms and the choice of books on the open shelves.
Palazzo Schifanoia: Palazzo Schifanoia and Civico Lapidario are OPEN to the public. The visit includes the three main rooms of the Palace: The Room of the Months (with a new illumination system), the Hall of Virtues and the Hall of Heraldic Devices: the apartments of Borso d'Este.
Teatro Comunale "Claudio Abbado": In compliance of the order issued by the Emilia-Romagna Region to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, the Teatro Comunale will be closed until March 1st
Palazzina Marfisa d'Este: Palazzina Marfisa d'Este HAS REOPENED to the public
Casa Minerbi - Dal Sale: A jewel of Ferrara’s historical heritage, the recently restored Casa Minerbi – Dal Sale is an architectural complex which stands because of the fascinating dialogue between ancient and modern, immediately perceptible in the internal areas where fourteenth century pictorial cycles can be admired connected to contemporary spatiality created between 1957 and 1963 by architect Piero Bottoni from Milan.
Palazzo Turchi di Bagno: CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Designed about 1492 by the architect Biagio Rossetti to create the so-called "Quadrivio degli Angeli" formed by palazzo dei Diamanti and palazzo Prosperi-Sacrati, this building is part of the large-scale urban planning work carried out by Rossetti under the Addizione Erculea plan

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