Luxury Hotel in Ferrara close to the train station

This city is among the few in Italy that has retained the original city walls surrounding the historical center. Turn at every corner, and you’ll discover a piece of history, culture and art, so begin your visit in central Piazza Castello and wander inside the Estense Castle. Ponder like a 16th century royal as you walk through lavish rooms and gardens.

Step into the dungeon and find old Latin writings of former prisoners. Find solace in the enchanting church of S. George with its baroque and gothic decorations. See the 15th century Diamanti Palace with its original and pointy facade, impossible to climb. Venture inside the Palace and visit Ferrara’s National Gallery filled with artworks from the 12th to the 16th century.

Step in front of the church of St. Carlo and enter the city’s theatre – admire the oval shaped inner courtyard once used for horse-drawn carts. Take an excursion in the Regional Park of the Po delta – explore mountains, valleys, lakes, go fishing or simply relax under a tree. Learn to make traditional ‘capellacci’; pasta filled with pumpkin and parmigiano cheese, then reward yourself with a glass of Sangiovese. 

Nearby: Argenta, Codigoro, Portomaggiore