Jewish Ghetto

Ferrara, Italy

The medieval Jewish quarter, home to the Jewish Museum.

Places in Jewish Ghetto

Jewish Ghetto heritage restaurants Restaurants within the historic Jewish Ghetto, reflecting the community's rich culinary history.
Jewish Ghetto and Jewish Museum The city's medieval past focuses on the Jewish Ghetto, with the Jewish Museum offering insight into the community's rich history.

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.

Este Castle quarter — Home to the Este Castle and Corso Ercole I d'Este, Renaissance-era landmarks.
Cathedral district — Home to the Roman-Gothic Cathedral and Palazzo Schifanoia.