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FERRARA, CITY OF THE RENAISSANCE AND ITS PO DELTA
An experience amid nature and culture.An invitation to immerse yourself in the enchantment of a land where human ingenuity has harmonised natural and cultural treasures, resulting in extraordinarily enchanting landscapes.
The House of Este ruled Ferrara from 1264 to 1598, during which they transformed an entire region, infusing it with Renaissance beauty and character, making it a UNESCO World Heritage Site today.
Three cities are linked by a series of itineraries that narrate the history and splendour of these lands: Ferrara, Ostellato and Comacchio. Ferrara, where distinct eras converge under the rational elegance of the Renaissance. A multifaceted city that invites you to explore its historical, culinary, cultural, and environmental aspects, with city walls that both protect it and connect it to the outside world.
A cultural landscape that's been preserved over time, reflecting the vision and grandeur of the Este dynasty. The extraordinary monumental residences known as the "delizie" embody legendary tales of love, leisure, trade, and opulence. Finally, a river delta where the land and water create breathtaking scenery, home to one of Europe’s most biodiverse wetlands, designated as a UNESCO MAB Biosphere Reserve. Leave the world behind, and savour your journey through Ferrara, city of the Renaissance and its Po River Delta.
Funded by the Ministry of Tourism, this project is aimed at enhancing municipalities with strong tourism and cultural appeal, especially those hosting UNESCO World Heritage Sites or belonging to the UNESCO Creative Cities network.
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Experiences
In Ferrara and Comacchio you can live unforgettable experiences!
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MyFE is Ferrara's tourist card, a single pass that allows you to fully experience the city while saving time and money. And if you stay overnight in Ferrara, you are exempt from the tourist tax.
- Ferrara's green soul: the Este Walls
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The city walls of Ferrara form one of the most fascinating cycle and pedestrian routes in Italy. This route encapsulates the historic heart of a unique city with a thousand souls
- Renaissance Ring
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An intermodal loop itinerary that links Ferrara to the Este Delizie while showcasing several key elements of this UNESCO World Heritage Site: land, water, and architecture
- A journey through the Estense Duchy
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A route for walkers of approximately 60 km, to be completed in 2 or 3 stages. Mostly on unpaved, country roads, especially after leaving the historic centre of Ferrara. You walk along canals or ancient rivers, in a plain area, preferably in the more climatically pleasant intermediate seasons
- Birding tour amid Comacchio's Lagoons and Salt Pans
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Suggestive walk along the banks of the Valleys accompanied by an expert environmental guide
- Trades of the past: Hike & Boat tour to the Casoni
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A journey for nature lovers and slow travel enthusiasts, designed with full respect for the surrounding environment
- Cycling with a Vallante to discover Casone Donnabona
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A guide will take you on a journey through time, exploring pivotal locations in Comacchio’s history
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- INFORMATION AND TOURIST OFFICE
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