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Ferrara in One Day: Estense Castle, Palace of Diamonds and the World's Oldest Tavern

Complete itinerary through the UNESCO bicycle capital: medieval Via delle Volte, the Cathedral with Bastianino's Last Judgement, the Estense Castle with its dungeons and orange garden, the Palace of Diamonds with 8,550 marble diamond points, 9 km of preserved historic walls, pumpkin cappellacci and aperitivo at the world's oldest tavern founded in 1435. Bonus: glider flight over the city.
Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, ItalyPublished on 1 April 2026
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for
Couples, Families, Medieval and Renaissance history lovers, Cyclists, Emilian food enthusiasts, Students, Day-trippers by train from Bologna or Venice
Best period
Spring and Christmas period (avoid July–August due to heat and humidity)

Sei pronto a scoprire la città delle biciclette?

Ferrara, situata nel cuore pulsante dell'Emilia-Romagna, rappresenta una gemma di rara bellezza, un luogo dove storia, arte e cultura si intrecciano creando un mosaico vivace e affascinante. Ho avuto l'opportunità unica di vivere questa città intensamente, essendo stato studente pendolare per 2 anni.
Ferrara in One Day: Estense Castle, Palace of Diamonds and the World's Oldest Tavern
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