Ferrara can be described in a word ,simply marvelous. This city had the privilege of d'Este family who were judicious art patrons and thus here you would find exquisite art objects and the Ferrara tourist attractions in fact starts from the city itself. This city is a fusion of the old and new and depicts half medieval, half Renaissance in its cityscape . Ferrara was transformed in its present mould by the vision of oligarch Ercole d'Este, who hired architect Biagio Rossetti to to give this city its present look. Ferrara tourist attractions are sure to capture your attention as city provides the glimpse of the country itself and is also called Italy's first "modern city." Ferrara is alluring and has the theme of old world all around it which can be best explored on foot or by bicycle.
Ferrara has 9200 meters of city walls encircling it . These walls were commissioned by Duke Ercole I d'Este and was constructed between 1493 and 1505 . What is appealing to the visitors is that there are walking paths on the top which provide panoramic view of the entire city. These are one of the Ferrara tourist attractions which attract lot of visitors . The medieval walls are so huge that there are trees and lawns over it and the whole city is surrounded by verdant greenery. The broad paths are well-suited for biking, jogging, and strolling and offer spectacular view of the city. In fact the hotels here will offer you free use of bikes, or you can also hire them .
Some of the glimpses of Ferrara tourist attractions includes Castello Estense de Ferrara, a structure constructed for defense in the early middle ages . Then there is Ferrara's Cathedral, built in 1135, an architectural marvel of Romanic and Gothic architecture. You can also visit The Church of Sant'Antonio in Polesine which has exquisite frescoes dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries.
Among the Ferrara tourist attractions which you just cannot miss ,is the Duomo Museum where you can see the works of the 15th-century painter, Cosmé Tura or the Casa Romei which is a 15th-century palace located near the Este tomb. And if you want to see the opulence then come to Palazzo dei Diamanti ,which has 9,000 diamond-shaped stones encrusted on its exterior . Ferrara tours are an enriching and aesthetic experience.
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