A very impressive castle surrounded by the greenest water I’ve ever seen. Located just at the entrance of Ferrara medieval beautiful down town. What makes it more perfect is that it is absolutely free of charge, no entrance fee, no packed tourists. Just for you to enjoy it by yourself…

The castle it’s absolutely stunning! I am surprised that this is not known even more to general public. Everything about it is amazing! Worth stopping by for a one day.

Haven't been inside the castle but the exterior leaves you with the impression of time travel, exquisitely maintained.

neat castle, layout and history. Fun tour, great veiws of Ferrara from the top of the tower. The frescos the are left are great. some have incredible detail.

A moated medieval castle in the center of Ferrara, northern Italy. It consists of a large block with four corner towers.

Every city or town has its iconic monuments, etc. I like to visit small towns instead of big cities. Ferrara is a unique, small town.

Impressive castle right in the center of Ferrara — surrounded by a moat and full of history.

We ordered the room trough Booking and got totally different room - smaller ofcourse. With terrace that is locked with two locks. So you pay for a spacious room and get a tiny room in the attic. When we wanted to sort things out with the owner he/she? (They dont answer the phone, comunicate only via whatsapp text messages) told us that booking is mixing pictures which is not true. Anyways the owners manners were absolutely horrific, he in fact told us to leave him alone.. There are many better acomodations in Ferrara, please support them. People running this place are the worst.

They charged for consumption of snacks that did not occur, and I never gave them my card information directly, meaning they got it from either Booking or Nexi. They provided the wrong WiFi information, but with a good amount of insults as I confronted them.

I'am very disapointed with this acomodation. I feel cheated and disgusted. We booked this acomodation via booking and unfortunatelly did not checked the reviews on google. The acomodation is something absolutely different than what we saw on booking pictures. Also there should be tereace which is locked, dirty and behind the grids. The acomodation is totally not matching the photos and hosts actions and communications is behind any boundaries of good manners. I definitely do not recommend it.

Although I found this on a day use hotel website they claim they're not. After calling and trying to reach them to get a better proper answer they just hang up the phone or don't answer it. I came to Ferrara to have a rest here on purpose and now have no where to go. The minimum is to answer the phone or door! Been standing outside ringing the bell and nothing. Dear team be careful where you put your business! Thank you , hope that help and now I'm just going to take a nap in the street , thanks to amazing professionalism.

One of the worst hotels I've ever been to. They have the central A/C system and they set it to 25°. Do you call that A/C? Had to complain several times to set it to 21°. The bed was really bad. It makes a very disturbing noise every time you move. After changing the towels, they provided just one big towel for two people. Extremely disappointed.

Great place to stay...Clean, beautiful, not far from the city centre

Nice,big rooms. Very good location

I went to see the Mucha exhibition which was an amazing experience. The exhibition was big, divided into thematic sections about different topics and life stages of the artist. In the ticket, a very informative audio guided was included. Overall this exhibition was not overwhelming and also not empty - it had just the right amount of selected pieces, topics and presentations to stay engaged. I ended up spending around 3 hours here.

One parts is the National Gallery, other is some special exhibitions, so it was pretty confusing to me. I visited the Gallery, that's high quality and enjoyable!

Amazing permanent collection and fabulous exhibitions. We could have spent hours there.

The building is amazing! Worth coming and seeing something this unique.

Building is lovely. There are some stunning portraits and look up at the ceilings - some are amazing works of art! Most of the other art is inspired by Roman Caltholicism and, personally, am no fan of this type of art.

Very nice building close to the center of Ferrara, booked an online early (5.30am) visit of the Banksy exhibition "An Artist known as Banksy".The museum in the last days of the show was open 24/24. Easy access, quick scan of temperture (Covid), staff professional and friendly, museum itinerary well planned with some great Banksy artworks in exhibition.

12 Euros pp for both the Harari and Arrivabene exhibits. Both were displayed perfectly. Highly recommend!

We did our walk round the city walls in two parts. The first, late evening, we did approximately one quarter (which I didnt document). The second, the following morning we completed the rest. We set off at about 6:45 as the weather was extremely hot. We set off from San Giovanni, and concluded at the railway station at about 9:00 am. So a relatively relaxed pace. The first things to note are: It would appear, ou can take 1 of 2 routes. One on the outside of the walls, and on the walls itself. There are breaks in the walls somewhere they nonlonger exist and others under reconstruction. Some parts are fenced off for safety reasons. Where these breaks occur the tourist map is not overly helpful. The two main locations we had difficulty pick up the path were at Bagniducali, and the section near the Aquaadtto. I also imagine that picking up The route the other side of the train station could be difficult but we had arrived at that location the night before. The route we took was mostly tree lined. Giving some much appreciated shade for the walk. Unlike some city walls we have walked i.e. Lucca the view of the town is very modern and lacks a certain charm. However the walk itself is very pleasant. If you are in Ferrara for a few days then this is a welcome change from the usual churches and museums. Concluding at the station was good as there is a really nice cafe/bar located in a small park to grab a much needed cappuccino.

Worth doing. Clocks in at exactly 10k. Most of the way there are two or more paths, so you can usually stay in the shade. Many locals jogging and cycling some stretches (North and East). It's not always possible to walk right on top of the wall. It disappears completely at one short stretch (somewhere between Porta Paola and Giardino) but it's all part of the fun.

real nice nature retreat, relaxed walking, jogging or biking

Beautiful, peaceful retreat from town. Great for nature - I hear a nightingale at dusk !

Nice place to walk by

Lovely to walk or cycle along. I recommend the northern and northeastern sections especially.

The former city wall before the Po was regulated to gain land. Now it is a place to walk your dog.

Others have given a quite detailed review so will not repeat all the details again. I think the two things to note are: 1) On a hot day this is the perfect refuge for a while. and 2) the interior is beautiful. We have visited many many churches and cathedrals in Italy and across Europe and this stands with the best of them. Admission is free.

It is now under restoration, the process and studies of which are exhibited, nice to be in a working restoration site. Interesting stuff how medieval architecture is hidden underneath what is currently visible and material issues they are encoutering, info in italian mostly though

This was second time we visited Ferrara. Unfortunately the tower is under renovation, but this time we visited the interior. There was no entrance fee. I was really impressed by how much history is packed into this cathedral. It was first built in the 1100s, and you can see the features of different architecture through time—from the Romanesque arches at the bottom of the façade to the Gothic details above. The bell tower was designed in the Renaissance by Alberti, and the inside is full of Baroque art and decoration. Even the tomb of Pope Urban III is there, which adds to the impotrance of this place. It is a bit dark inside though. I would definitely recommend visiting!

Beautiful church and basilic in the center of Ferrare ! Build in 12th century this church is dedicated to St-Georges (the saint protector of the city) This church is huge and so beautiful! Highly recommended to visit

Beautiful Cathedral, dedicated to St. George. It is located in the historic center opposite the Palazzo Municipale (Town Hall). The sacredness, the majesty and the beauty of the decorations and the frescoes leaves us breathless. The cathedral of Ferrara dates from the 12th century and bears witness to the historical periods of the city. The outstanding facade, divided into three sections, was begun in Romanesque style, still visible in the lower part. The facade is rich in scenes from the New Testament above the central door, the work of the sculptor Nicholaus (1135). The upper part was built some decades later in a Gothic style and besides the numerous small arches and the splayed mullioned windows presents an extraordinary Last Judgment by an unknown sculptor over the central loggia. The imposing Renaissance campanile (Bell tower), in pink and white marble, is an unfinished work attributed to Leon Battista Alberti. The interior of the church is rich in murals, paintings and sculptures by renowned Renaissance masters such as Nicolò Baroncelli and Domenico di Paris (bronze statues of the Crucifixion and of Saints George and Maurilius), Guercino (splendid canvas of the Martyrdom of St Lawrence), Bastianino (grandiose Last Judgment). The interior of the cathedral was rebuilt in 1712 in Baroque style. During our visit it was under reconstruction, but it does not diminish the splendor of the Cathedral. It is possible to enter the Cathedral at certain times.

A beautiful church. The colours in the church are braun and grey. Many prayer altars. Very impressive. Wörth a visit.

The museum is worth it, especially going to the top. Lots of interesting things to see and learn, well run.

Impressive, well preserved and presented medieval frescos. Good interpretation and an especially nice garden and cafe courtyard. Beware of the (many), strict staff who will insist on a set route round the exhibits. One of them yelled at me for mistakenly descending some stairs. Their behaviour was rediculous and rude.

To be honest this was not my favorite museum, This is not totally the fault of the place itself. It was our first full day in Ferrara, absolutely worn out, the temperature was about 35 degrees and it was quite a walk in the heat, at least 15 minutes. So by the time we arrived it was hard to concentrate. Admission was by way of our pre-purchased MY FE Card. ( Purchased online before we set off ) This works well if you are staying in Ferrara for a few days as it reduces your tourist tax as well as saving money if you got to several of the attractions included in the ticket. The museum itself is not really of note, the main attraction being The Hall of Months for the frescos. Although still in a state of restoration, there is significant damage from when they had been white washed over. The garden/cafe us a small haven ( the cafe opening about 12 noon). The staff were very friendly and helpful

This is a very hard place to rate, because the very little that it has on display is of medium to high quality, but at the same time, if you have been to Florence's Medici chapel, then it really isn't anything to write home about. Plus points English options for audioguide, descriptions and videos. Negative points, the VR audio is quite dodgy, and to be honestly, the descriptions of the surviving frescos need to be better. Also a guide came into the fresco room, moved everyone out the way, had an argument with a client and then proceeded to guide very loudly with no microphone and headsets. As a professional guide in the Louvre myself, I hated this as it ruined the experience for other visitors.

Il palazzo is located in historic center of Ferrara ! Famous for the art pieces of “Francesco del Cossa and Cosmè Tura” No need to purchase the tickets in advance and not so crowded! There is a small garden after to chill and have a drink !

Very beautiful LOCAL museum. Many people in reviews compare it to some national museums. However, in my opinion, it is still beautiful and has charm. I like it, and for artists - a wonderful inspiration, especially in the well-preserved frescoes.

Truly amazing frescoes! Also a nice video to learn about the building's history. I only went because I had the MyFe card so got free entry, but I'm really glad I did!

Beautiful palace with a wonderful garden and Cafe. The inside is very interesting and the hall of the months is beautiful and very well preserved. I highly recommend a visit here even if just a short one ~1h.

If you just want to see the artefacts excavated at Spina, this is the place for you. They are plentiful and amazing. Also a beautiful building! But if you want context and background to go with the objects, it's not so great. Also, the only place in all of Ferrara where I couldn't pay by card, so I had to go get cash, which was quite annoying as the neareat ATM is pretty far away. But if you have the MyFe card it's fine (mine ran out the day before).

Located in a wonderful palace, this museum is very old museologically. The collection amazing though. Do not miss. Just be ready to walk in a book and use google translate

Spectacular collection of beautiful pottery items from the ancient settlement of Spina. Building housing the collection is lovely too. A must see for archeology fans and not only!

This is the best archeological museum in this trip, so far (went to Venice and Bologna). Museums with this large amount of items tend to become an overwhelming warehouse or a careless highlight show without any educational intention (iykyk). But the Ferrara museum is well curated (multi media, tireless explanation, English translation, the giant "Spina book"...), takes its pace and tells an intriguing story of Spina. Plus it only coats €8. I found here again the joy from last year in Rome. The palace itself is beautiful, with a garden which I’m sure is even more stunning in spring. The staff are also friendly, helping me find moved exhibits.

Exceptional Etruscan museum. Great size - it’s not huge but the number of artifact surprised me and the preservation was astounding. Also, it’s housed in a gorgeous palace and has very nice gardens. I’m very glad I visited.

Great museum. Funny organization and the videos were not working. But in this off season we had the place to ourselves to view the finds from 4,000 Etruscan tombs from Spina.

It's okay. Free admission because we were under 25 (or maybe because we are students? Not sure). However, the collection did not seem unique to us. It's mainly vases and paintings. Don't get me wrong, they are beautiful. But after having seen quite a few museums in Italy, this one did not seem to offer anything new to our experience. There were barely any other visitors, despite it being August.

It was all right, roughly took 40 mins to visit the whole structure, nothing extraordinary but I enjoyed it, recommended!

Beautiful place with well preserved artefacts. Although we arrived close to the closing time, we were able to see the everything in its entirety. Staff wonderful and helpful.

Small but fascinating. The originality of the building is exceptional and fantastic original frescos. Very friendly people that spent time with us and were passionate about its history.

Loved this quiet house which is a real example of a medieval house. The old streets near by are also worth walking down

Very nice place with great architecture and genius loci. Definitely worth to visit. Entrance fee is ok.

Lovely museum, small collection, nicely displayed, very helpful staff.

A beautiful old palace, full of history. A very pleasant way to whole away a couple.of hours in Ferrara.

Very sacred place. Just follow the schedule and be there on time. If nobody opens, ring the bell and a nun will show up to give you the tour. The frescos an the murals are increasing, some or the most renowned artist of Ferrara made them. The place is peaceful and you will feel close to yourself if not the God.

Admission is non existents, i was only able to see a pile of bricks.

Admission not straightforward.. Strictly limited hours. Important to respect that it is a working monastery. Entrance to area for frescoes is to the the right of the church. RIng the bell. We parked by the city walls and walked the short distance. Beautiful frescoes from the school of Giotto with explanation in Italian from a lovely, elderly, gentle nun. Put donations in a box at the end where items are available for sale. 5 pm Gregorian vespers. A delightful experience.

Outstanding frescoes. Unfortunately, a guided tour given by one of the nuns is mandatory - which limits the amount of time one can spend with the artworks. Also, no photos allowed as they want visitors to purchase souvenirs from their small shop at the end of the tour.

I was there on September 16th 2019. My friend and I were there to listen to the nuns singing. By the way, incredibly beautiful. Anyway, I was looking around at the statuary and the frescos. I looked up to the right at the statue of David and the lips were moving as if singing with the nuns. I thought it was the lighting. So, I turned to my friend and asked her to look at the statue and tell me what she saw. In total astonishment she said that the lips were moving! I have a video. I don't know why we did not ask the nun giving the tour, I guess we did not want to alarm her. But, my question would be, has anyone else had this experience there? I want to thank any answer in advance. Kind regards, Mari Stille

The convent, whose decoration was lavishly supported by the Este family, has a chapel open to the public, with a beautiful 17th-century frescoed ceiling. The church inside, which a nun will show you if you ring the bell during the posted hours, has three chapels that are decorated in extraordinary early 14th-century frescoes, some by followers of Giotto.

Excellent frescoes inside. These were possible to see on a tour led by the Abbess.

Go only if you have the Ferrara card, it's a cute little museum but can be done in 20 mins. Has some very important art pieces however, but don't expect too much.

Beautiful paintings and tapestries about the city's two Saint protectors, Giorgio and Maurelio. Above all, a fascinating cycle of Romanesque sculpture about the Months

Worth to visit!

Ok. Small museum. In and out in 35 minutes. Consider a Ferrera Tourist Card. Beautiful Madonna and Child statue.

beautiful place and landmark

Small collection but quite beautiful and well worth the visit.

I love Italy because it's a good place to stay 💗😍❤️❣️❣️💞💞🏘️🏘️

Nice. Clean. Friendly. Only 1 water fountain. Not dog friendly for some reason. Quiet. Felt safe. Close to old town.

A beautiful and old city park with hundreds of centennial trees and plenty of resting spots. Highly recommended, a must see when in Ferrara.

Relax and sun in an amazing park in the center of Ferrara

Fantastic walk in this park in a not very crowded area. The nicest thing was the work in the old pine 🌲 in the effort to keep it it heavy branches.

Nice clean park with lots of shade, kids playground and beer for grownups.🙂

Nice playground but lots of mud after a rainy day

Downtown park with a bar and some kids equipments. Safe gathering place for children after school

(Translated by Google) Very peaceful atmosphere in these well-maintained cemetery gardens. Well worth a visit. (Original) Atmosphère très paisible dans ces jardins du cimetière, bien entretenu. Vaut le détour.

(Translated by Google) Historic site with a particular charm and well cared for, although renovation works are underway which concern both the Church and some parts of the cemetery. A must for anyone visiting Ferrara. (Original) Sito storico con un fascino particolare e ottimamente curato, anche se sono in corso opere di ristrutturazione che riguardano sia la Chiesa che alcune parti del cimitero. Tappa d'obbligo per chi visita Ferrara.

(Translated by Google) Very impressive with the view of the church in the background. (Original) Molto suggestivo con la vista della chiesa sullo sfondo.

Do not miss this small villa rebuilt in the 1930s better than the original style. As nothing remained from the original villa but stories. Great audio guide.

Lovely Renaissance palace that helps you figure out how a noble woman was living back then .. easy,quick visit (15/20'),worth your Ferrara Card (MyFe card) if you buy one

Fairly small, but the beautiful ceilings and wealth of information definitely make it worth the ticket price!

Despite horrible lighting, a beautiful small gem with some marvelous works of art.

Small but cute Palazzo

Well worth visiting!

Nice

The location does not do justice to the importance of the museum. Italian history it's amazing and interesting.

Why close a museum ?

(Translated by Google) The two rooms are beautiful with displays dedicated to the Risorgimento and Resistance. A further area is dedicated to thematic exhibitions. There is an enormous amount of documentation available, if you had the time you could spend hours reading press releases, bulletins, notifications and documents of all kinds. The quantity of historical artefacts present is interesting. (Original) Belle le due sale con allestimenti dedicati a risorgimento e resistenza. Un ulteriore ambiente è dedicato a mostre tematiche. C’è una quantità enorme di documentazione disponibile, ad avere tempo si potrebbero passare ore a leggere comunicati, bollettini, notifiche e documenti di ogni genere. Interessante la quantità di reperti storici presenti.

(Translated by Google) The museum is located near the Diamond palace. With the MYFE card, entry is included in the price of the card. I think it is very interesting to visit. There are two rooms. It is closed on Mondays. Entry costs €4. For children under 18, entry is free. €2 for those over 65. Inside there are newspaper clippings, posters from the Risorgimento era and during the Second World War. Many objects are kept in good condition. There are well-maintained toilets. There are no architectural barriers, therefore accessible to all. Not to be missed. (Original) Il museo si trova vicino al palazzo dei Diamanti. Con la card MYFE l'ingresso è compreso nel prezzo della tessera. Cred sia molto interessante da visitare. Sono presenti due stanze. È chiuso il lunedì. L'entrata costa 4€.ai minori di 18anni,l'entrata è libera. 2€ per gli over 65. All'interno sono presenti ritagli di giornali, manifesti dell'epoca del risorgimento e durante seconda guerra mondiale. Molti gli oggetti mantenuti in buono stato. Sono presenti servizi igienici, ben tenuti. Non ci sono barriere architettoniche, quindi accessibile a tutti. Da non perdere.

(Translated by Google) The museum is a bit small, it consists of just a few rooms, but it has some extremely interesting elements. There aren't many physical finds but they are well described on the panels. The work of the University students who have cataloged and made available a very long series of documents and posters from the Risorgimento and contemporary era is very valid. The only flaw is the absolute lack of multimedia in the museum. (Original) Il museo è un po' piccolo, si compone di poche stanze, ma presenta alcuni elementi estremamente interessanti. I reperti fisici non sono tantissimo ma sono ben descritti dai pannelli. Molto valido il lavoro degli studenti dell'Università che hanno catalogato e messo a disposizione una lunghissima serie di documenti e manifesti dell'epoca risorgimentale e contemporanea. Unica pecca è l'assoluta mancanza di multimedialità del museo.

(Translated by Google) Very low price and excellent museum even if small and without continuous hours. It offers two large rooms based on the Risorgimento and one on the resistance, very focused on events and people from Ferrara which therefore give a great view on the society of Ferrara and its province. The jewel in the museum's cap are thousands of newspaper pages, clippings, flyers, cartoons and posters, all carefully kept and accessible in dozens of large folders scattered throughout the museum. Very interesting without a doubt, especially if you want to delve deeper into the history of Ferrara. (Original) Prezzo bassissimo e museo ottimo anche se piccolo e senza orario continuato. Offre due grandi sale basate una sul risorgimento e una sulla resistenza, molto incentrate su fatti e persone ferraresi che quindi danno una grande veduta sulla società di Ferrara e provincia. Fiore all'occhiello del museo sono migliaia di pagine di giornale, ritagli, volantini, vignette e manifesti tutti accuratamente tenuti e consultabili in decine di grandi faldoni sparsi per tutto il museo. Molto interessante senza dubbio specialmente se si vuole approfondire la storia ferrarese.

(Translated by Google) Only visited outside and in the garden due to closing time close to lunch time (Original) Visitato solo all'esterno e nel giardino a causa dell'orario di chiusura a ridosso del ora di pranzo

Beautiful landmark!

Beautiful building.

Bella!

(Translated by Google) A great emotion to walk up the magnificent staircase of the Municipality and be welcomed and invited to enter the Camerino delle Duchesse, entirely frescoed, a true jewel, and then walk along the legendary Via Coperta and thus reach the courtyard of the castle. It absolutely made up for the disappointment of finding the cathedral closed. Access is free, a brochure is released, thanks to the staff for the info and courtesy😍 (Original) Una grande emozione percorrere il magnifico scalone del Comune ed essere accolti e invitati a entrare nel Camerino delle Duchesse, interamente affrescato, un vero gioiello, per poi percorrere la mitica via Coperta e raggiungere così il cortile del castello. Mi ha assolutamente ripagato della delusione di aver trovato chiusa la cattedrale. L'accesso è gratuito, viene rilasciato un depliant, grazie allo staff per le info e la cortesia😍

(Translated by Google) If you find yourself in Ferrara, right in front of the Duomo, you can't help but notice the Town Hall. This isn't just any palace; it was the residence of the powerful Este family until the 16th century, and even today, its mere presence tells the story of centuries of history. As soon as you set eyes on it, the elegance of the façade immediately captivates you, along with the imposing Torre della Vittoria, added in the 1920s. If you look closely, you'll also see the sculpture "Victory of the Piave" by Arrigo Minerbi that guards it. But there's one spot in particular I recommend you don't miss: the Volto del Cavallo (Horse's Face). It's a magnificent arch that leads you into a truly charming little square. On either side of the arch, you'll find the statues of Nicolò III d'Este on horseback and Duke Borso seated; even though they're copies, they give you a clear idea of ​​its ancient magnificence. The most fascinating thing is that the arch itself and the column supporting it are original 15th-century pieces, said to be the work of Leon Battista Alberti, a true legend of Renaissance architecture. If curiosity draws you in, the portal will offer a glimpse of a beautiful Renaissance loggia and the spectacular Grand Staircase. And believe me, the interiors are equally captivating, with places like the famous Duchesses' Chamber or the imposing Sala dell'Arengo just waiting to be discovered. The Town Hall is truly a place worth a visit. It's not just a building; it's an invitation to take a moment, to contemplate its spectacular views and to be enveloped by the fragments of history its stones reveal. It's an enriching experience that allows you to truly perceive the grandeur of a glorious past. (Original) Se ti trovi a Ferrara, proprio di fronte al Duomo, non potrai fare a meno di notare il Palazzo Municipale. Questo non è un palazzo qualsiasi, ma è stato la residenza della potentissima famiglia d'Este fino al Cinquecento, e ancora oggi, con la sua sola presenza, ti racconta secoli di storia. Appena lo guardi, l'eleganza della facciata ti cattura subito, insieme all'imponente Torre della Vittoria, quella che è stata aggiunta negli anni Venti del secolo scorso. Se aguzzi la vista, vedrai anche la scultura "La Vittoria del Piave" di Arrigo Minerbi che la custodisce. Ma c'è un punto in particolare che ti consiglio di non perdere: il Volto del Cavallo. È un arco magnifico che ti introduce in una piazzetta davvero suggestiva. Ai lati dell'arco, troverai le statue di Nicolò III d'Este a cavallo e del Duca Borso seduto; anche se sono copie, ti danno un'idea chiara dell'antica magnificenza. La cosa più affascinante è che l'arco stesso e la colonna che lo sorregge sono originali del Quattrocento, e si dice siano opera di Leon Battista Alberti, una vera leggenda dell'architettura rinascimentale. Se la curiosità ti spinge a entrare, il portale ti offrirà uno scorcio su un bellissimo loggiato rinascimentale e lo scenografico Scalone d'Onore. E credimi, gli interni sono altrettanto ricchi di fascino, con luoghi come il celebre Camerino delle Duchesse o l'imponente Sala dell'Arengo che aspettano solo di essere scoperti. Il Palazzo Municipale è davvero un luogo che merita una sosta. Non è solo un edificio, è un invito a prenderti un momento, a contemplare i suoi scorci scenografici e a lasciarti avvolgere dai frammenti di storia che le sue pietre ti svelano. È un'esperienza che arricchisce e ti fa percepire davvero la grandezza di un passato glorioso.

(Translated by Google) The review concerns the spaces visited during the Fai days and certainly not the administration. The town hall was actually born as the main residence of the Este family, who moved to the nearby castle only at the end of the 16th century. The various renovations, starting from the one following the earthquake of 1570, have obviously altered its original late medieval appearance, which the restorations of the early 1900s tried to remedy with a neo-medieval style renovation of the façade facing the cathedral. The rooms, one after the other, were frescoed: today only fragments of 15th/16th century wall decorations remain. The small room decorated by Bastianino with a profusion of grotesques on a gold background is very beautiful. In the wedding/conference hall, a large stone table with urban panoramas of Ferrara stands out. For the rest, not much has survived: it is hoped that the next restorations will consolidate and make usable the rooms that are still empty today. (Original) La recensione riguarda gli spazi visitati in occasione delle giornate del Fai e non certo l'amministrazione. Il palazzo comunale nasce in realtà come residenza principale della famiglia estense, che si trasferì nel vicino castello solo a fine '500. I vari rifacimenti, a cominciare da quello seguito al terremoto del 1570, ne hanno ovviamente alterato l'originario aspetto tardo medievale, cui i restauri del primo 900 hanno cercato di porre rimedio con un rifacimento in stile neo medievale del prospetto fronte cattedrale. Gli ambienti, uno in fila all'altro, erano affrescati: oggi restano solo lacerti di decorazioni murali quattro/cinquecentesche. Molto bella la piccola stanza decorata dal Bastianino con una profusione di grottesche su fondo oro. Nel salone dei matrimoni/conferenze spicca una grande tavolo lapideo con panorami urbani ferraresi. Per il resto, non è sopravvissuto molto: si spera che i prossimi restauri consolidino e rendano fruibili gli ambienti che oggi sono ancora vuoti.

(Translated by Google) As a town, it's truly charming, rich in history and monuments, yet fresh and modern at the same time. The MyFe card is very convenient. Definitely worth a visit! The only caveat? Their B&Bs are overpriced (I stayed in one of the cheapest for €35 without breakfast. Out of curiosity, I looked at a B&B in Rome and found one for €30 with breakfast). Also, there are no benches at the station to sit on while waiting for the train; everyone was sitting on the floor. (Original) Come cittadina è veramente molto graziosa, ricca di storia e monumenti ma fresca e moderna al tempo stesso molto comoda la MyFe card. Indubbiamente da visitare!!! L'unica postilla? Hanno B&b troppo cari (ho soggiornato in uno dei più economici a € 35 senza colazione. Ho per curiosità guardato un B&b a Roma e l'ho trovato a €30 Con colazione). Inoltre in stazione non ci sono panchine su cui sedersi nell'attesa del treno, erano tutti seduti a terra.