- During the itinerary you will see some of the most famous Delizie Estensi in the province of Ferrara;
- The journey can be divided into two sections, depending on transportation: round trip by bike or going by bike and returning by boat;
- If you choose to return by boat, you MUST make a reservation in advance;
- This itinerary is already well structured and can be done, preferably in organized groups;
- It is possible to add a guided tour of the Delizia del Verginese and del Belriguardo, but Villa della Mensa can only be seen from the outside;
- Can be done in one way or the other.
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
First Step: Porta Paola
The inside of Porta Paola is a technological Visitor Center, with an interactive SmartMap that allows visitors to discover the history of the walls in the South of Ferrara.
Second Step: Le Mura
Today these walls heve become a place for meeting friends, practicing sport and recreation, where people can relax as if in a tranquil garden.
Third Step: Delizia del Belriguardo
The Este summer estate of Belriguardo in Voghiera was named the “Este Versailles”: it is the most luxurious Delizia, with many frescos made by the most famous artists of the time and unbelievable gardens, which made this place an actual oasis of beauty.
Fourth Step: Delizia Estense del Verginese
Initially a countryside house, the Verginese villa was transformed into a ducal residence at the beginning of the 16th century by Alfonso I d’Este and donated to Laura Eustochia Dianti. The Lady made it into her private court and had it restored by Girolamo da Carpi. The rooms of the palace host a permanent exhibition about a small Roman necropolis found near the Delizia.
Fifth Step: Villa della Mensa
The palace, Unesco heritage, is located on the left side of the Po di Volano river and it is the only Delizia still reachable by boat.
