Palazzo Schifanoia, Renaissance art museum in Ferrara, Italy
The Palazzo Schifanoia extends across 1400 square meters with 21 rooms displaying 250 artworks, including medieval sculptures, ceramics, and Renaissance paintings.
Built between 1385 and 1391 as a suburban retreat for the Este family, the palace underwent major extensions under Borso d'Este from 1450 to 1471.
The Hall of Months contains significant 15th-century frescoes by Francesco del Cossa and Ercole de Roberti, depicting divine figures and daily activities.
The museum opens daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM except Mondays and December 25, with adult tickets at 12 euros including access to the Lapidary Museum.
The palace's name derives from 'schifar la noia,' meaning to escape boredom, reflecting its original purpose as a leisure residence for nobility.
Location: Ferrara
Inception: 14 century
Architects: Pietro Benvenuto degli Ordini
Official opening: 1898
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Address: Via Scandiana, 23, 44121 Ferrara FE 44121
Phone: +390532244949
Website: http://artecultura.fe.it/159/museo-schifanoia
GPS coordinates: 44.83047,11.62917
Latest update: May 27, 2025 12:49
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