Sightseeing
Piazza Ariostea
An original and beautiful idea for a renaissance square, one of its kind.
Este Castle
1 L.go CastelloThe famous Ferrara's Castle
The convent can be visited by ringing the bell and having one of the nuns show you the glorious frescoes in the old chapel.In spring you can withstand the magnificent cherry blossoms in the garden.
Via del Gambone
The convent can be visited by ringing the bell and having one of the nuns show you the glorious frescoes in the old chapel.In spring you can withstand the magnificent cherry blossoms in the garden.
Hidden between a recently renowed church and the faculty of Medicine there is a little courtyard that is the pride of the faculty of pharmacy . Ask for the "chiostro di Farmacia".
10 locals recommend
Este Bar
13 Via delle ScienzeHidden between a recently renowed church and the faculty of Medicine there is a little courtyard that is the pride of the faculty of pharmacy . Ask for the "chiostro di Farmacia".
An ancient, peaceful and beautiful park in the heart of the Renaissance part of the city.
35 locals recommend
Massari Park
3 Corso Porta MareAn ancient, peaceful and beautiful park in the heart of the Renaissance part of the city.
On Easter of 1171, a miracle occurred when blood spouted from the eucharist during consecration. This made the church an object of pilgrimage.
Basilica Santa Maria in Vado
3 Via BorgovadoOn Easter of 1171, a miracle occurred when blood spouted from the eucharist during consecration. This made the church an object of pilgrimage.
While taking a long walk in the magnificent city walls, take a couple of minutes to visit the home where the city's hangman used to live in.
Via Orlando Furioso, 84
While taking a long walk in the magnificent city walls, take a couple of minutes to visit the home where the city's hangman used to live in.
Food Scene
It’s a small restaurant near the theatre, in the very center of the city. It offers menus of the Ferrara’s tradition.
Il Postiglione
4 Vicolo Chiuso del TeatroIt’s a small restaurant near the theatre, in the very center of the city. It offers menus of the Ferrara’s tradition.
Only locals knows it, but it is always crowded. You have to try the “fetta di ceci”: the typical pizza of Ferrara. EVERYBODY loves it, and only Orsucci does it.
8 locals recommend
Orsucci da Armando dal 1936
116 Via SaracenoOnly locals knows it, but it is always crowded. You have to try the “fetta di ceci”: the typical pizza of Ferrara. EVERYBODY loves it, and only Orsucci does it.
Ristorante Pizzeria Pulcinella
7 Via Giovanni AccorsiBest pizza in town
Intimate small restaurant with a “raw” look: it reminds of the local farming culture and cuisine
Trattoria di Vignatagliata
61 Via VignatagliataIntimate small restaurant with a “raw” look: it reminds of the local farming culture and cuisine
Osteria I Quattro Angeli
10 L.go Castello In front of the castle
I personally suggest this one, the quality of the food is guaranteed and it is not extremely expensive
8 locals recommend
Il Mandolino
52 Via delle VolteI personally suggest this one, the quality of the food is guaranteed and it is not extremely expensive
In the middle of the ancient jewish ghetto, a charming restaurant with a famous aperitivo
7 locals recommend
Balebuste
44 Via della VittoriaIn the middle of the ancient jewish ghetto, a charming restaurant with a famous aperitivo
Leon d'Oro Ferrara
8 Piazza della CattedraleThe most elegant (and most expensive) coffee in town
Piazza Sacrati, 3
The best "Piadina" in Town
A wonderful hidden cabin in one of the most secret garden of Ferrara. A pleasure during spring and summer. Right in the Schifanoia Palace's garden.
Via Scandiana, 21
A wonderful hidden cabin in one of the most secret garden of Ferrara. A pleasure during spring and summer. Right in the Schifanoia Palace's garden.
Essentials
Via delle Scienze, 6
It’s just like a Starbucks, Free WIFI included!
Panificio Orsatti Franco
100 Via Giuseppe GaribaldiOne of the best bakery in town
Orsatti 1860 Di Marchi Sonia & C. S.A.S.
3 Via AldighieriOne of the oldest and best Bakery in town
Conad Garibaldi Ferrara S.R.L.
51 Via Giuseppe GaribaldiThe closest market for groceries shopping near home
One of my favorite cafeteria in town. The bar Spisani offers a great wifi free hotspot in a charming location: a garden inside an historical building. It's right next to the apartment.
Via Giorgio Byron, 10
One of my favorite cafeteria in town. The bar Spisani offers a great wifi free hotspot in a charming location: a garden inside an historical building. It's right next to the apartment.
Drinks & Nightlife
The most ancient tavern in the world, its patrons included Cellini, Titian and Torquato Tasso.Copernicus, who graduated from the University of Ferrara, lived in the little rooms on the first floor.
14 locals recommend
Al Brindisi
11 Via AdelardiThe most ancient tavern in the world, its patrons included Cellini, Titian and Torquato Tasso.Copernicus, who graduated from the University of Ferrara, lived in the little rooms on the first floor.
A typical pub, with a great selection of beers. It also offers a great variety of board games which you can use whenever you feel like playing while having a drink.
Via Ragno, 35
A typical pub, with a great selection of beers. It also offers a great variety of board games which you can use whenever you feel like playing while having a drink.
The "hipster bar" of Ferrara with events spreading from art exhibitions to live music. In the heart of the city. Admission only with membership card: TESSERA ARCI (10€).
Zuni Arte Contemporanea
The "hipster bar" of Ferrara with events spreading from art exhibitions to live music. In the heart of the city. Admission only with membership card: TESSERA ARCI (10€).
Aperitivo in Ferrara by definition, until a couple of years ago. Today there are others places considered more interesting, or just more central, but it is still one of the best aperitifs in town.
Via Mario Poledrelli, 1
Aperitivo in Ferrara by definition, until a couple of years ago. Today there are others places considered more interesting, or just more central, but it is still one of the best aperitifs in town.
A small, alternative and hip pub. In the middle of the medieval neighborhood, with a nice backside garden.
Via Croce Bianca, 51
A small, alternative and hip pub. In the middle of the medieval neighborhood, with a nice backside garden.
Everybody takes one beer at Settimo's during the wednesday University night. It's always crowded during weekends
6 locals recommend
Da Settimo
49 Via CortevecchiaEverybody takes one beer at Settimo's during the wednesday University night. It's always crowded during weekends
Everything Else
Via Contrari, 13
FOR THE APERITIVO. Young people, tables outside, lots of food.
PERFECT FOR THE APERITIVO. Lots of food, good food. A more stylish and high-end kind of bar.
Corso Martiri della Libertà, 16
PERFECT FOR THE APERITIVO. Lots of food, good food. A more stylish and high-end kind of bar.
Piazzale della Stazione
Ferrara Train Station
Parking right next to the apartment, it's free during the week end and from 8pm to 7.30am. From 7.30am to 8pm it's 1.5€/hour
Piazza Sacrati
Parking right next to the apartment, it's free during the week end and from 8pm to 7.30am. From 7.30am to 8pm it's 1.5€/hour
There's free parking spot all along the road, 2-3 minutes by walk from the apartment
Via Arturo Cassoli
There's free parking spot all along the road, 2-3 minutes by walk from the apartment
Via Fiume
There are tons of free parking spots in this area, 5 minutes by walk from the apartment
Tons of free parking spots in this area, along all Via Darsena 10 minutes by walk from the apartment, Moreover the eastbound of the river is quite nice to see, and Via Darsena goes all along the river
Via Darsena, 135
Tons of free parking spots in this area, along all Via Darsena 10 minutes by walk from the apartment, Moreover the eastbound of the river is quite nice to see, and Via Darsena goes all along the river
Arts & Culture
Uci Cinemas Ferrara
73 Via DarsenaCinema
The most important museum in town. It hosts world level expositions from the most important artists of the history.
63 locals recommend
Diamanti Palace
21 Corso Ercole I d'EsteThe most important museum in town. It hosts world level expositions from the most important artists of the history.