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    Ferrara (/ f ə ˈ r ɑːr ə /, Italian: [ferˈraːra] ⓘ; Emilian: Fràra) is a city and comune (municipality) in Emilia-Romagna, Northern Italy, capital of the province of Ferrara. As of 2016, [update] it had 132,009 inhabitants. [3]

    • Castle Estense. Also known as the Castle of Saint Michael, this beautiful structure has stood since medieval times and is truly picture perfect. Located in the centre of the historic old town, Castle Estense is surrounded entirely by a moat and sits on its own island.
    • Cathedral of Saint George. More commonly known as Ferrara Cathedral, this stunning structure is renowned for its beautiful architecture and interior design.
    • Museo della Cattedrale. Although connected to the Cathedral of Saint George, the Cathedral Museum is a fantastic attraction in its own right and should definitely be given a visit.
    • Museo Archeologico Nazionale. Located within the confines of an old palace, the National Archaeological Museum is a wondrous building that features a beautiful landscaped garden at its rear.
    • Castello Estense. Complete with moat and drawbridge, Ferrara's towering castle was commissioned by Nicolò II d'Este in 1385. Initially it was intended to protect him and…
    • Museo Nazionale dell'Ebraismo Italiano e della Shoah. Born by an Italian Parliamentary decree to create a National Holocaust Museum, the National Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah partially opened in…
    • Museo Archeologico Nazionale. Housed within what is arguably Ferrara's most beautifully preserved palace – the 1505 Palazzo Costabili – the city's national archaeological museum is…
    • Palazzo Schifanoia. Dating to 1385, the Este's 14th-century pleasure palace suffered significant earthquake damage in May 2012 and the museum will be shuttered until 2020 for…
  2. Dec 2, 2010 · Brief synthesis. Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta, situated within the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, is a remarkable cultural landscape. The area comprises the urban centre of Ferrara and adjoining agricultural lands within the ancient and vast Po River Delta.

  3. Sep 8, 2021 · One of the most wonderfully preserved Renaissance cities in Italy, Ferrara is a picture-perfect town in the country’s Emilia-Romagna region. Discover everything you need to know about visiting the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  4. Jul 31, 2023 · Located in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, the Renaissance city of Ferrara makes for a delightful visit from Bologna, Venice, or Milan, especially if you enjoy history, culture, and good food. Read on to discover the best things to do in Ferrara, Italy!

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