Palazzo Renata di Francia, Renaissance palace in Ferrara, Italy
The palace features a Renaissance courtyard and an imposing main staircase leading to richly decorated rooms on the first floor.
Built in 1475 by Pietro Benvenuto degli Ordini, the palace became the residence of Renata of France, wife of Duke Ercole II d'Este.
The noble floor contains four halls with eighteenth-century frescoes depicting mythological scenes, reflecting the artistic traditions of the period.
The palace functions as the University of Ferrara rectorate since 1963 and visitors can access the building during regular university hours.
The original decentralized main portal maintains the Este family unicorn symbol, representing the connection to this influential Italian dynasty.
Location: Ferrara
GPS coordinates: 44.83352,11.62635
Latest update: March 10, 2025 06:59
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