Este Castle quarter

Ferrara, Italy

Home to the Este Castle and Corso Ercole I d'Este, Renaissance-era landmarks.

Places in Este Castle quarter

• Este Castle quarter trattorias Restaurants near the Este Castle where mealtimes are seen as an opportunity for socializing and enjoying good food and wine with friends and family.
• Este Castle quarter wine bars Wine bars near the Este Castle and Corso Ercole I d'Este.

Practical notes for Ferrara

Best time to visit

April to June and September to October offer comfortable weather for walking or biking the medieval walls.

Getting around

Ferrara's historic centre, encircled by 9 kilometres of medieval and Renaissance walls, is small and ideal for walking or biking.

Currency

Euro (€)

Language

Italian. English is common in tourism.

Timezone

CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)

Current trends

Ferrara's farmers' market continues offering local flavours, fresh produce, and artisanal products highlighting the region's culinary traditions, with the city's status as a great day trip from either Bologna or Venice, sitting strategically between the two, continuing to draw visitors who can see the highlights in a single day.

Other neighborhoods in Ferrara

• Jewish Ghetto — The medieval Jewish quarter, home to the Jewish Museum.
• Cathedral district — Home to the Roman-Gothic Cathedral and Palazzo Schifanoia.

Read the full Ferrara guide