Parco Massari

Parco Massari is a public garden in Ferrara covering about 4 hectares with wide pathways where sculptures and various plant species are arranged throughout. The layout follows a formal design that shapes how visitors move through the different sections of the space.

Luigi Bertelli designed the grounds in 1780 for Marquis Camillo Bevilacqua, while the Massari family later transformed it into an English-style garden during the 1800s. This change blended the original formal layout with a more naturalistic approach to planting and circulation.

The park serves as a green sanctuary where locals and visitors move through wide paths and discover sculptures set among mature trees. These elements create a sense of how the space has been valued and maintained as a public gathering place over generations.

The grounds are open from 7:00 AM until midnight between May and September, with shorter hours in winter months, and admission is free for all visitors. The best time to explore is during the warmer season when you can spend extended time among the trees and paths.

The grounds contain multiple historical portals built into the surrounding wall that connect the park to neighboring city areas. These passages allow visitors to move naturally between the garden and the surrounding streets.

Location: Ferrara

Official opening: 1936

GPS coordinates: 44.84229,11.62315

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:40