Ferrara

Built around a medieval settlement beside a former branch of the Po, Ferrara grew into one of Italy’s foremost Renaissance court cities. The Este dynasty shaped its broad streets, palaces and formidable Castello Estense, a moated fortress in the historic centre. Ferrara’s 15th-century urban expansion, known as the Addizione Erculea, is recognised by UNESCO alongside the city and the Po Delta. Palazzo dei Diamanti, faced with thousands of marble blocks cut in diamond points, remains a defining monument of that ambitious planning. Browse additional webcams from the Ferrara area to extend your view of Emilia-Romagna.

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