On this day: birth of Giulio d’Este of Ferrara
Giulio d’Este, who spent more than half of his life in prison for taking part in a failed conspiracy against his half-brother, the Duke of Ferrara, was born 13 July 1478 in Ferrara.
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Ferrara – city of the bicycle and World Heritage site
While many Italian cities boast Roman foundations, Ferrara is a rarity: a city that came into its own during the Middle Ages and reached its zenith during the Renaissance. Known as the “City of the Bicycle” for its flat terrain and pedal-friendly culture, Ferrara remains one of Europe’s best-preserved examples of “modern” town planning, a […]
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A quick guide to Ferrara
Ferrara is one of Italy’s most complete Renaissance cities, its centre largely intact and shaped by human-scale design rather than modern redevelopment. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its urban layout and historic core, the city offers a blend of architecture, culture, green space and slow-paced Italian life. Our quick guide to Ferrara […]
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On this day in history: Savonarola dies
On the morning of 23rd May 1498, the Dominican friar Savonarola was executed in Piazza della Signoria, Florence. He had been found guilty of heresy.
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On this day in history: Birth of Niccolò III d’Este – Marquis of Ferrara
Niccolò III d’Este was born on this day in 1383 in Ferrara. The d’Este family ruled Ferrara in Emilia-Romagna for over 350 years. Niccolò issued a decree condemning all adulterous women in his domain to death.
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