15 things to do in Ferrara, Italy — ShegoWandering — Italy Blog

Originally published at https://shegowandering.com on November 16, 2020.

There are seven main towns and cities in the Italian food valley, the region of Emilia-Romagna. Ferrara is the main town in its province. A town that you must visit if you’re headed on a round trip in Emilia-Romagna! If you’re looking for day trips from Bologna, Ferrara is again a great pick! It is fairly close, and you can easily get there by public transport as well. You can read all the how’s at the end of the post, but for now, let’s see the best things to do in Ferrara, Italy!

As Ferrara is part of the UNESCO world heritage sights, the historic center is a great example of Italian medieval and Renaissance architecture. The city’s history is strongly connected to the Este family, who ruled in Ferrara for centuries. There are plenty of great reasons to visit the city, and you can see now some of them!

The historic center of Ferrara

Like every town in Emilia-Romagna, Ferrara has a unique, heart-warming charm. The medieval, colorful streets, the wooden window shades, and the architectural masterpieces…