Ferrara Fortress, Renaissance fortification in Ferrara, Italy.
The Ferrara Fortress features four massive towers connected by thick walls, surrounded by a wide moat filled with water from the Po River.
Built between 1575 and 1585 under Alfonso II, the fortress represents a strategic military structure that protected the city during the Renaissance period.
The fortress houses permanent exhibitions displaying military artifacts, architectural elements, and historical documents that illustrate the evolution of Italian defensive structures.
Visitors can access the fortress daily through guided tours, which include visits to the ancient dungeons, defensive walls, and observation points.
The fortress incorporates advanced Renaissance military engineering techniques, featuring angular bastions designed to eliminate blind spots in defense systems.
Location: Ferrara
Address: Via Paolo Quinto
GPS coordinates: 44.83907,11.60431
Latest update: March 21, 2025 19:11
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