ITALY – FERRARA III

The last of our time in Ferrara


Entrance, Sala dell’Arengo, Piazza del Municipio, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

The Great Hall (Sala dell’Arengo) now houses the collection of stone inscriptions, sculptures and various architectural exhibits dating from the middle of the 1st century B.C. to 3rd century A.D. coinciding with the Roman period of the town’s history, when it was known as Iguvium. The exhibits are displayed around the walls of the chamber as they were set out in 1909 when the Museum was inaugurated.


Colonna di Borso D’Este, Corso Porta Reno, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Dates to 1452. Borso d’Este (1413 – 20 August 1471) was the first duke of Ferrara and Modena, which he ruled from 1450 until his death.


Grand Entrance, Arcidiocesi di Ferrara – Comacchio, Corso Martiri della Libertà, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Street name of:- Corso Martiri della Libertà = Martyrs of Freedom Course


Gates, Castello Estense di Ferrara, Corso Martiri della Libertà, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

These gates are an access to the castle moat.


Castello Estense di Ferrara, Piazzetta Castello, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

The Estense Castle was built in 1385, as a fortress for political and territorial military control and for the defense of the Este family, therefore also thought of as a repressive tool against possible revolts. The first stone was laid symbolically on September 29, the day of St. Michael, warrior archangel at the head of the celestial militias.

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Street Lamp, Viale Cavour, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy


Proprieta Privata, Via Ippolito D’Este, Ferrara. Emilia-Romagna, Italy


Canale di Burana, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy


Sebastian Pub, Party Boat, Bar & Pizzeria, Canale di Burana, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy


Via degli Spadari, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy


Chiesa del Monastero di Santa Giustina, Piazza Cortebella, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Consecrated in the 9th century and is now closed for worship and the attached former convent is a private dwelling.


Covered Staircase, Piazza del Municipio, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy


Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy


Tourist Train, Piazzatta del Castello, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

The Muson River 1894 is a brand of tourist trains that are scattered through out Europe