Hostels in FERRARA, ITALY

City Ferrara in Italy

Still relatively undiscovered, Ferrara is richly blessed with historic treasures keeping much of its legacy intact. Full of splendid churches, palaces, streets, gardens, houses, squares and other works of art, Ferrara, Italy is indeed a tourist’s paradise. It is because of these reasons Ferrara has been aptly awarded a place in the World Heritage List by the UNESCO.

History:
Ferrara was once an important medieval centre and one of the magnificent courts of the Renaissance. It became the capital of one of the most important seigniories in Italy, especially with Borso, in the fifteenth century. The city was ruled by the Este family for three centuries.

The Dukes made Ferrara an important hub of music, art and theatre. You may also call Ferrara as the “First Modern City of Europe” for the innovative urban framework it offers.

Popular Places and Attractions:
An important centre of cultural and artistic interest, one can explore and relive the magical atmosphere of Ferrara on foot. Start discovering Ferrara from Castello Estense de Ferrara, a massive and historical castle, which has lately turned out to be a popular tourist spot. Church of Sant’Antonio is another incredible tourist attraction in Ferrara that boasts of very appealing fresoces from the 13th and the 14th centuries.

The Palazzo dei Diamanti, a castle that is home to National Picture Gallery, has marble walls that are done in a diamond pattern which is the reason why it is named so.

Ferrara is a popular destination for its Buskers Festival and Palio di San Giorgio and is hence taken as a seat of historically significant events of great charm. The Archaeological Museum and the Jewish Museum of Ferrara also important 

Getting Around in Ferrara:
Biking is one of the best ways to discover the architectural and cultural delights of the city of Ferrara, but of course you can always hire a car if you prefer, a good guide is to get amap for Ferrara to help you explore the city.

Places for Entertainment:
Ferrara is a shopaholic’s paradise especially on a Monday for it is a massive market day in Ferrara. The city has a rich tradition of artisanship and hence you can shop for expensive antiques and souvenirs here. The antique market is set up in Piazza Savonarola and the Piazza Castello in Ferrara and for more sophisticated department stores one can visit Via Bassa, Via Mazzini and Via Pomatelli.

Ferrara’s local cuisine is rich with dishes like pasticcio alla ferrarese (sweet bread stuffed with meat and pasta), pasticcio di maccheroni tartufato (meat, truffles and pasta with puff pastry) and dessert panpepato chocolate cake.

Accommodation Options:
Ferrara, a city that has successfully preserved its heritage for centuries, has plenty of accommodation options to offer to the tourists. These include luxurious hotels, bed and breakfast, guesthouse, motels, youth hostels accommodation, country inns, budget hotels and backpackers hostels.

Ferrara also boasts of a vibrant nightlife, thanks to its local university, making it a unique location in Italy.

Euros are the currency of Ferrara, to get the best exchange rates check the news and internet before you change your money

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