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Provinces of Emilia Romagna: Ferrara

Situated 9 m. above sea level, surrounded by a fertile plain in the north-eastern part of the region, slightly below the course of the Po river. Of probable medieval origin, the city began to acquire a certain importance at the time of the comuni (12th century). In 1240, the Estenses rose to power and under them Ferrara enjoyed its period of greatest splendour. In fact, the Dukes turned the city into a centre of culture at European level, receiving artists and poets including Ariosto and Tasso at court; in the 16th century, on the initiative of Ercole I d'Este, the city underwent well-planned urban development round the medieval centre. In 1597, it was annexed to the Papal States, losing part of its importance and, after the Napoleonic period, became united with the Kingdom of Italy in 1860.
Monuments: Castello Estense (castle, 14th-16th century), Cattedrale (12th-13th century, outstanding works of art), Palazzo dei Diamanti (16th century), Palazzo di Lodovico il Moro (16th century pa ... Read More...