What to see Ferrara: Tourist attractions, monuments and places to visit

Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Estense The beautiful Castello Estense, built in brick and surrounded by a characteristic moat, which makes it typically medieval, is a true work of architectural art that is worth visiting.
Palazzo dei Diamanti A beautiful building, a whole construction in marble, very beautiful and special, shaped as a diamond point. Inside you will find the unique National Art Gallery in Ferrara, which contains works of great value. Worth visiting!
Palazzo della Ragione This elegant mansion in Gothic style, built between the years 1315 and 1326, was rebuilt after the fire that almost destroyed it after the Second World War. Today, despite all, is back with its splendor .
Palazzo Paradiso The beautiful Palazzo Paradiso, built in 1391, is an important symbol of the city Ferrara, inside it houses the Ariostea Public Library, where you can find beautiful works by Ludovico Ariosto.
University of Ferrara The city of Ferrara, in Emilia Romagna, was an important university and Italian humanist centre. In this ancient university, in 1391, graduated famous people in world history, including: Nicholas Copernicus and Paracelsus.

Churches and places of worship

Cathedral of San Giorgio The magnificent Cathedral of San Giorgio in Ferrara, Emilia Romagna, was erected by the will of William of Adelard and consecrated to the saint of the same name in 1135. Definitely worth a visit.

Historic Centres

Herculean Addition The Herculean Addition, a beautiful work of Italian medieval architecture , is composed of many Buildings: Prosperi - Sacrati and Turks of Bath, and it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is worth a look!
Old Town of Ferrara An exceptionally well-preserved medieval town in the heart of the city of Ferrara. There are beautiful and characteristic monuments, palaces, churches and historic streets worth a visit!

Museums

Natural History Museum The interesting Museum of Natural History, built between the years 1935 and 1937, contains rich collections of zoology, of Geopaleontology and mineralogy (with many Brazilian stones) that are worth to be seen.

Walls, towers and gates

The Walls of Ferrara In the Middle Ages the building of walls surrounded by a moat was common, and those of Ferrara, are no exception; they are almost 9 km long and of preserved features , the walls of Ferrara, are absolutely worth seeing!