The historical centre of Ferrara in Emilia Romagna holds many treasures which is why in 1995, it thoroughly deserved its awarded place on Italy’s UNESCO World Heritage Site list. Glorious palaces, majestic churches and other buildings dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries still remain beautifully preserved here.
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Ferrara grew to become a major Renaissance city in Italy thanks to a wealthy sponsor called Ercole d'Este I.
After the Medici family, this man was one of the greatest sponsors of this era and did great work in flourishing the city with rich decorative buildings, artworks and fascinating cultural sites.
Tourists can choose from a great selection of stunning accommodation in the area luxury villa in Emilia Romagna where you can relax after a fun day of exploration.
Ferrara grew to become a major Renaissance city in Italy thanks to a wealthy sponsor called Ercole d'Este I.
After the Medici family, this man was one of the greatest sponsors of this era and did great work in flourishing the city with rich decorative buildings, artworks and fascinating cultural sites.
Surrounded by over nine kilometres of walls which are surrounded themselves by a moat, Ferrara is a perfectly designed defensive city. Read more about this glorious UNESCO World Heritage Site in a detailed related article.
The River Po, which is the longest river in Italy, flows through many major cities including Ferrara. It was purposely divided to flow along a network of water channels through cities including Milan to act as a vital water source to many settlements along its course. Leonardo da Vinci helped design this ingenious hydro network.
Towards the end of its course, the Po river splits into further strands as it forms a wide delta of five main channels and hundreds of smaller ones. The Po Delta, famous for its natural beauty and eel fishing has helped make it part of this collective World Heritage Site.
The River Po, which is the longest river in Italy, flows through many major cities including Ferrara. It was purposely divided to flow along a network of water channels through cities including Milan to act as a vital water source to many settlements along its course. Leonardo da Vinci helped design this ingenious hydro network.
Towards the end of its course, the Po river splits into further strands as it forms a wide delta of five main channels and hundreds of smaller ones. The Po Delta, famous for its natural beauty and eel fishing has helped make it part of this collective World Heritage Site.
The Po Delta is a source of great economic wealth for some of the cities, towns and villages it flows past. It's mainly industrial businesses and agricultural farms that thrive along its banks.
There are many hydroelectric stations built along the Po River to control the vast body of water filled along the way by 141 contributing rivers and streams. The clever idea of splitting the Po River into several channels was an extremely beneficial option for the communities located throughout this vast stretch of land called the Po Basin.
Come and see the city of Ferrara for yourself and gaze upon the picturesque landscape of the whole river surrounding this ancient Renaissance city!
There are many hydroelectric stations built along the Po River to control the vast body of water filled along the way by 141 contributing rivers and streams. The clever idea of splitting the Po River into several channels was an extremely beneficial option for the communities located throughout this vast stretch of land called the Po Basin.
Come and see the city of Ferrara for yourself and gaze upon the picturesque landscape of the whole river surrounding this ancient Renaissance city!
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picture 2: Massimo Baraldi / CC BY 2.5 IT;
picture 3: Jannik / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 2: Massimo Baraldi / CC BY 2.5 IT;
picture 3: Jannik / CC BY-SA 3.0