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Ferrara / Sweetness without borders

MeowScore 😻94/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😻
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😻
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

June

Pleasant weather, unique entertainment, & cultural diversity.

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january

Ferrara's Winter Wonderland: Castello Estense in the snow

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february

Celebrating Carnevale with festive treats & costumes

🎨🖼️
march

Prized exhibits at the Palazzo dei Diamanti's art exhibitions

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april

Spring cycling amidst blooming gardens of Palazzo Schifanoia

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may

Explore the cobbled streets & churches on Ferrara Day

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june

Live music & performances at Ferrara's Buskers Festival

🐎🎉
july

Palio di Ferrara's thrilling horse race & celebrations

🌞🏖️
august

Sunbathing & swimming by the Po River's sandy beach in Ro

🎭🔙
september

Historical reenactments during the Renaissance Fair

🎃🍴
october

Tasting authentic fall flavors: pumpkin ravioli & salama da sugo

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november

Commendation of Saints & gourmet food at Fiera di Ognissanti

🎄🐴
december

Christmas markets & carriage rides in Estense Castle's courtyard

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The shopping situation in Ferrara isn't the cheapest, but it's not the most expensive either. It's a good mix of affordable and mid-range options.

Visit the local markets for fresh produce and souvenirs, and take advantage of sales at larger chain stores.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

weekend getaway

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

weekend getaway

Ferrara is a small city, perfect to explore over a weekend.

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Ferrara.

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Ferrara.

Most restaurants accept credit cards. Splitting the bill is possible, but not common. Always ask for the bill.

internet situation

great Speed

Good speed but can be slow at peak times

great Availability

Widespread availability of Wi-Fi hotspots

great Cellular

Good coverage but some areas have weak signals

Electric socket type L

Common in Italy, Chile. Non-interchangeable 3-pin and 2-pin design, only 2-pin variant accepts Type C.

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biking friendly

Well-established biking culture.

walkable

Pedestrian-friendly city

LGBTQ tolerated

Average tolerance

Cat's meow! This city is filled with history and meandering alleyways, perfect for curious feline explorers.

The cat's whiskers! Don't miss the Palazzo dei Diamanti for some arty eye candy, and the delicious local cuisine is purrfect for foodie cats.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Street Food Market
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Ducal Palace of Ferrara
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Cathedral of Ferrara
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Castello Estense
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Palazzo dei Diamanti

The mainstream

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Street Food Market

An open-air market filled with food stalls offering local specialties like piadina and fried gnocco. Purrfect for a quick bite!

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Ducal Palace of Ferrara

The former residence of the Este family, now a museum with an extensive art collection and elegant gardens to roam around. Clawstrophobic!

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Cathedral of Ferrara

A grand cathedral with a beautiful facade adorned with a rose window and a majestic bell tower that cats can admire from afar. Impawssible to miss!

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Castello Estense

A medieval castle at the heart of the city, surrounded by a moat and four impressive towers. Purrfect for exploring!

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Palazzo dei Diamanti

A stunning Renaissance palace with a facade covered in diamond-shaped stones, now a museum for modern and contemporary art. Meowgical!

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Off the beaten path

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The Botanical Garden
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The Torture Museum
3
The Garden of Forgotten Felines
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The Tunny Museum
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The Cat's Tower

Off the beaten path

1
The Botanical Garden

A hidden treasure of plant diversity located right in the city center.🌺🌱🌿

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The Torture Museum

A gruesome museum housed in the former courthouse where you can learn about the cruel punishment methods used in the past. Caution: not for the faint-hearted cats.👀⛓😾

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3
The Garden of Forgotten Felines

A quiet and peaceful garden with a cat sanctuary that gives a new home to abandoned cats. The purr-fect place to relax and pet some furry friends.🌳🐈💚

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🐟🎣🐈
The Tunny Museum

A small but unique museum dedicated to the history of tuna fishing in the Adriatic Sea. Cat-ches visitors by surprise with its interesting exhibits.

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The Cat's Tower

A charming medieval tower known for its felines that reigned supreme during the Renaissance period. Today it's a furr-tastic viewpoint over the city.

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biking friendly

Well-established biking culture.

walkable

Pedestrian-friendly city

LGBTQ tolerated

Average tolerance

Mindful meoweler tips

Explore Castello Estense

Visit the impressive medieval castle in the heart of Ferrara with a moat and drawbridge.

Discover Ferrara's Jewish Ghetto

Walk through one of the oldest and largest ghettos in Europe, dating back to 1627.

Taste Traditional Cuisine

Try the famous cappellacci di zucca, a pumpkin-filled pasta often served with butter, sage, and parmesan cheese.

Learn about Renaissance Art

Visit the Palazzo dei Diamanti to see works by artists such as Tintoretto, Lorenzo Costa, and Dosso Dossi.

Experience Ferrara's Nightlife

Sip on a spritz while enjoying live music in one of the city's many outdoor bars and cafés.

Useful external sites

www.ferrarainfo.com

Visit Ferrara↗

Official tourism website of Ferrara

www.ferrarapasseggiate.it

Ferrara Unesco City↗

Information about the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Ferrara

www.palazzoschifanoia.it

Palazzo Schifanoia↗

Website of Palazzo Schifanoia Museum

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