THE TOWN:
Ferrara,one of Italy's historical jewels, is a famous city of art, with many attractions.A walled city,it boasts the Estense Castle - it's moat and drawbridges - once home of the Este family & the notorious Lucrezia Borgia, the beautifully façaded Romanic/Gothic St.George's Cathedral & the majestic Palazzo Diamanti (exhibitions of famous artists twice a year & so called because of it's unusual construction) as well as museums,art galleries,markets & places of interest.Enjoy exploring the old cobbled streets and alley ways of this historic town! In May,the 'Palio' is held & the famous 'Mille Miglia' (Veteran Car Ralley) has an overnight stop in the Centre.August brings street entertainers (Buskers) from all over the world, for a week of music and singing. Hot Air Balloon(2nd last week of Sept.) & Firework festivals are also 'fun' events. In summer numerous free concerts and shows are held under the stars and on the 1st weekend each month,there is an antique market in the main square.
LOCAL FOOD:
It's an experience and an absolute 'must' to try the local dishes, 'cappellacci' (delicious egg pasta 'tortelloni' filled with pumpkin and parmesan cheese), 'pasticcio' (macaroni with a meat sauce and bechamel in a short crust pastry) and the famous 'Salama da Sugo', all of which go together with the unusual shaped 'coppia', the famed Ferrara bread. In and around the town, there are also many ethnic restaurants, so you can take your pick!
COMMENT10.8.08 Thankyou fot the hospitality&the lovely apartment,extremely well-appointed and comfortable.Eveything is nearby(we loved having pre or after dinner drinks in Piazza Ariostea.Your suggestion of the Gallo Nero was excellent,very welcoming and LOVELY FOOD! Hope to come back Marijke&Roger U.K. 21.6.08 Thankyou once again for yr kindness.It made my stay more enjoyable.The apartment was perfect.There is so much to see. For those who stay here after me I would suggest a visit to the Palazzo Schiffanoia is a must.Mal Sydney.AUS
TOURING AROUND FERRARA:
There are lots of places of interest nearby for day excursions. The beautiful Po Delta with it's misty marshlands, bird sanctuaries and boat trips along the canals, visiting the old fishermen huts, now museums. Nearby Comacchio, famous for it's eels (which come to breed in marshes),the remains of the necropolis of Spina (a sunken Greek-Estruscan city - 400 B.C.) & the relics of a Roman ship found in the muddy marshes & now carefully housed in a museum with it's artifacts. A bit further north on the coast is the old Romanic abbey of Pomposa, with its beautiful bell-tower (once a lighthouse),overlooking the wetlands. Also within day-trip distance there are several famous cities-Mantova, Modena, Verona, Bologna, Florence and of course, Ravenna with its wonderful mosaics. Not to mention Venice, little over an hour train ride from Ferrara.
There is also a swimming pool within a 5 minute bike ride. Open to the public certain hours.
Ski:
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Golf:
There is a small 18 hole golf course situated near the urban park, within a short bike ride from our flat.
Non-members are welcome.
Other Activities:
Museums, Special Art exhibitions at the Palazzo dei Diamanti, Food Festivals, Day Excursions, Historical Points of Interest, Bicycle rides.
