Festina Lente

Ferrara, city of the Renaissance and its Po Delta

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Ferrara was an important medieval centre and one of the most magnificent courts of the Renaissance, thanks to the patronage of the Este family. Its unique appearance comes from the harmonious combination of the irregular streets of the medieval quarter with the bright, geometric spaces of the Renaissance Addition
Ferrara, where history and culture blend in harmony
Ferrara was an important medieval centre and one of the most magnificent courts of the Renaissance, thanks to the patronage of the Este family. Its unique appearance comes from the harmonious...
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Comacchio, daughter of water. A suspended town, where canals tell ancient stories and nature takes the stage without asking permission. Here time slows down, the colours of the Lagoons shift with the light, and every step becomes an invitation to look more closely.
Comacchio
Comacchio, daughter of water. A suspended town, where canals tell ancient stories and nature takes the stage without asking permission. Here time slows down, the colours of the Lagoons shift with the...
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Upcoming events

New Visions on Nature and Modernity
From Monet to Van Gogh to Kandinsky
New Visions on Nature and Modernity
Sagra dell'Anguilla di Comacchio
Sagra dell'Anguilla di Comacchio
From major international orchestras to chamber music, and from Renaissance to contemporary music, 25 unmissable events await you!
Concert Season - Teatro Comunale di Ferrara
From major international orchestras to chamber music, and from Renaissance to contemporary music, 25 unmissable events await you!
A Weekend with Journalists from Around the World Featuring talks, presentations, screenings, exhibitions, and workshops.
Internazionale a Ferrara
A Weekend with Journalists from Around the World Featuring talks, presentations, screenings, exhibitions, and workshops.
Three days are scheduled - from October 30th to November 1st, 2026 – focused on traditional flavours and a rich calendar of events in the streets in the centre of Ferrara: cultural and gastronomic events, tastings, show cooking, historical re-enactments, exhibitions, conferences and workshops
Ferrara Food Festival
Three days are scheduled - from October 30th to November 1st, 2026 – focused on traditional flavours and a rich calendar of events in the streets in the centre of Ferrara: cultural and gastronomic events, tastings, show cooking, historical re-enactments, exhibitions, conferences and workshops
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