Ferrara, Renaissance city in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Ferrara is a commune in Emilia-Romagna known for its medieval buildings and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Castello Estense, with its four towers and surrounding moat, stands at the center, surrounded by palaces and narrow streets that form the historic core.
The Este family governed the settlement from 1240 to 1598 and carried out planning projects that became a model for Renaissance urbanism. After the dukes departed, the city came under papal administration, marking the end of its political independence.
The Palazzo dei Diamanti displays international art exhibitions within its renaissance halls, drawing visitors who come to see both the building and its temporary shows. The name refers to the 8500 marble blocks cut into pointed shapes that cover the outer walls, creating a distinctive pattern across the facade.
The eight kilometers (five miles) of renaissance walls encircling the town form a continuous cycling path that links monuments and green areas. Visitors on bicycles can complete the circuit in under an hour and reach several viewpoints along the way.
The National Archaeological Museum displays objects from the ancient Etruscan port of Spina, including gold jewelry found in nearby burial sites. The collection documents trade connections between the Adriatic and the Greek world during antiquity.
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