culture

Tourists and businessmen appreciate Ferrara distinguished past and artistic Renaissance heritage.

You must visit the Estense Castle, the Cathedral, Schifanoia Palace, the old St. Antonio in Polesine Monastery, the church of St. George and the St. Cristoforo Temple, recently magnificently restored.

Art lovers can enjoy the National Archaeological Museum in Costabili Palace and the Modern and Contemporary Art Museum, Boldini Museum and the XIXth Century Museum, all of them located in Massari Palace.

Every year Ferrara gives hospitality to important international art exhibitions that take place in the Renaissance Diamanti Palace and in the Estense Castle.

Moreover, in 2008 Ferrara has been chosen as the Italian seat for the famous Russian Museum Hermitage, called Hermitage Italia.

During the year Ferrara gives hospitality to beautiful exhibitions as the ancient Palio, the folk Buskers Festival, the Baloon Festival, the spectacular Fire of the Castle on the last day of the year and the Summer Party, called “Notte Bianca” (White Night).

Ferrara will astonished you for its peaceful green walls and parks, that you can cover by foot or by bike. Vacation in Ferrara is really an excellent choice!