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Ferrara: Medieval Ferrara and the Jewish Ghetto Walking Tour

By Elisabetta Concetta GULINO
9.4 out of 10
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Overview

  • Admire the medieval and 20th century rationalist architecture
  • Walk on the path of Jewish heritage in the Garden of the Finzi-Continis
  • Imagine Byron and Goethe on their Grand Tour searching for Torquato Tasso
  • Hear about the Duchess Lucrecia Borgia living in the Castello d'Este Snap

Activity location

    • Ferrara
    • Ferrara, Provincia di Ferrara, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • L.go Castello, 1, 44121 Ferrara FE, Italy | Meet your friendly guide at the water well next to the tourist information office IAT inside the courtyard of Castello Estense.
    • Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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What's included, what's not

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    Headsets to hear the tour guide clearly
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    Paper map of the city

What you can expect

Begin your fantastic walking tour in the courtyard of the Castello Estense. Learn about the rich history of the area and its landmarks from your professional local guide. Pass by the Frescobaldi Music Conservatory before making a stop at the mid-15th century S. Anna hospital cloister.

Glimpse into the garden of the early 16th century Palazzo Roverella, before heading to the 18th century oval Theatre Square where the statue of the Ferrarese friar Savonarola lies.
Walk between the archbishop's palace and the former Ducal Palace to the cathedral and town hall which features a beautiful brick laid square.

Finish your exciting tour by visiting the medieval business lanes and the historic Jewish ghetto before ending in front of the intricate 15th century Italian Synagogue.

Location

Activity location

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    • Ferrara
    • Ferrara, Provincia di Ferrara, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • L.go Castello, 1, 44121 Ferrara FE, Italy | Meet your friendly guide at the water well next to the tourist information office IAT inside the courtyard of Castello Estense.
    • Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy