Discover Ferrara’s main attractions with this walking tour by Walk ‘n Ride, a Renaissance city declared World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.

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Description

Ferrara reached its peak in importance and richness during the Renaissance under the control of the Este family, who turned the city into a lively cultural and artistic centre. Yet, its great and long cultural season started with the foundation of its university, in the 14th century, followed by a crescendo of splendour that still mesmerize its visitors.

This tour through the city centre will take you to the main highlights of Ferrara: from the imposing Cathedral of San Giorgio, with its richly decorated façade, and the nearby town hall, Palazzo Municipale, seat of the Estensi court, your will get to the narrow streets of the former Jewish Ghetto.

You will also stroll under the arches of Via delle Volte, an example of the ancient medieval centre of the city. Another one is Castello Estense, Ferrara’s fortress, a perfectly preserved castle with its intact moat.

Finally, you will jump forward in time and reach the famous Renaissance-style Palazzo dei Diamanti, whose name comes from its amazingly rich façade composed by 8000 pyramidal stones, a unique feature which will remain engraved in your memories as a symbol of this unforgettable experience.

Meeting Point: Railway Station

Dress code:
Casual, comfortable clothes and/or sportswear
During Summer sunscreen and a hat are recommended, as are gloves, scarves and caps during Winter season.

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Highlights

The sequence and the number of visited highlights may be subject of last -minute changes

• 1
  

  Acquedotto Monumentale

  Historical building

• 2
  

  Via delle Volte

  Street

• 3
  

  Ex Ghetto Ebraico di Ferrara

  Area of historical interest

• 4
  

  Piazza Trento e Trieste

  Square

• 5
  

  Piazza del Municipio e Palazzo Ducale

  Square

• 6
  

  Castello Estense

  Historical building

• 7
  

  Palazzo dei Diamanti

  Historical building