Ferrara is a fascinating place, it is like being transported back to the Renaissance in places. The architecture in the old city is so well preserved that you can almost imagine that world.
We started the day with a ride around the old city on top of the ancient walls surrounding it. In some places it’s more of a dike as the wall is gone but there’s a pathway around most of it, like there is in Lucca.
After lunch we spent the afternoon looking in one of the palazzos here and then the castle. These both were built starting about 1200 by the ruling Este family who remained powerful in this area until 1600. Both were very well done with lots of translated text to help.
We also spent time exploring the streets of Ferrara. One was decorated with umbrellas, maybe to celebrate spring? Another was full of old archways and lanterns, very medieval looking.
Via della Volta, with medieval arches along its length
Trapped in the dungeon of the Castello in Ferrara
In the garden of oranges of the Castello
Umbrellas during the daytime
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