Ferrara awaits you. A city of art and history, of suspended atmospheres and unexpected glimpses, it takes you on a journey through its most authentic heritage: monuments, traditions, culture and flavours that together form a unique and unforgettable identity.
Available itineraries
A Walk Through the Historic Center of Ferrara
Ferrara is one of the best-preserved Renaissance cities in Italy, yet it remains surprisingly authentic and uncrowded. This walking itinerary crosses nine centuries of history in just a few kilometres: from the medieval Este fortress, born out of a popular uprising, to the Renaissance walls that still embrace the entire historic centre today. Along the way, you will pass the Romanesque-Gothic cathedral, the medieval alleyways of Via delle Volte, the first planned urban expansion in Europe, and one of the most original palaces of the Italian Renaissance. A journey that tells the story of a city built with ambition and fear, between the power of a dynasty and the daily life of those who lived beneath it.
Discovering Ferrara
Welcome to Ferrara, one of the best-preserved Renaissance cities in Italy! This itinerary will take you from the ancient medieval fortress of the Este family, all the way to the Renaissance walls that still embrace the entire historic city center today. Every place has a story to tell!
Ferrara through the eyes of Ludovico Ariosto
Let yourself be guided by the voice of Ludovico Ariosto through the streets of Ferrara. A journey through time across the places that inspired his life and his art.
Ferrara to Taste - In-depth Podcast
Ferrara: a city of art, of history, of bicycles and medieval silences. But those who truly know it are aware that there is another reason to love it — one that can be found in its fragrant alleyways, in its historic shops, on the laden tables of its traditional taverns. A cuisine that has its roots in the Este tradition, made of simple ingredients transformed into something extraordinary. In this podcast, we will explore the gastronomic specialities of Ferrara: from cappellaccio di zucca to salama da sugo, all the way to sweets that speak of history and celebration.
But before we begin, a small warning: do not listen to this podcast if you are already very hungry!
