the remarkable XIII century Romanesque façade of the Ferrara Cathedral and below, the massive Este Castle – both just around the corner from our hotel
a typical trattoria – Hostaria Savonorola
the famous Ferrara bread
detail of the central loggette of the façade
detail of the Este Castle reflected in the waters of the moat
one of the immense Castle cannons
below: the medieval section and the Jewish Ghetto
a pleasant pause for an apertif and a news update before visiting the beautiful frescoes of The Allegory of the Months and Sala of the Virtues at Palazzo Schifanoia
above: the courtyard of Casa Romei (1450) and several of the rooms of its excellent architecture and decorations along with a stunning collection of magnificent terracotta pieces
