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Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta: Ferrara is an outstanding planned Renaissance city. Among the great cities in Italy, Ferrara is the only city to have an original plan that is not derived from Roman layout. The greatest surviving monument from the medieval time is the 12th century San Giorgo Cathedral, Ferrara Cathedral. The cathedral houses bronze sculptures and paintings, among them  the 'Last Judgement' (1577-1581) by Bastianino Filippi, a Renaissance-Mannerist painter. The portal of Ferrara Cathedral was used for an overnight stay by pilgrims on their way to Rome. The medieval Estense Castle was the ducal residence of the d'Este family. The d'Este family played an important role in the history of Ferrara. During the centuries of the Renaissance, the Este court attracted artists such as Bellini and Mantegna. The Diamond Palace or Palazzo dei Diamanti is named so because of the diamond shape in which the stones of the façade have been cut. The Jewish Synagogue dates from 1421 and is the only surviving synagogue in Ferrara. Ferrara is known as the City of the Renaissance, but Florence is considered to be the birthplace of the Renaissance. The city of Ferrara is situated about 50 km northeast of Bologna. Some other Renaissance cities in Italy are Siena and Urbino. Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta gained the status as a UNESCO World Heritage in 1995.  

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   Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta: The Loggia and Garden of the Orange Trees of the Estense Castle, the ducal residence of the d'Este family. The Estense Castle is an important landmark in Ferrara. The d'Este family played an important role in the history of Ferrara. During the centuries of the Renaissance, the ducal court of Ferrara attracted some of greatest artists of the time, such as Giovanni Bellini and Andrea Mantegna.

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   Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta: The imposing Lion's Tower is the watchtower of the Estense Castle. The Estense Castle is an impressive brick building with a tower at the four corner, among them the Marchesana Tower and the Lion's Tower, the rooms in the Lion's Tower were used as the headquarters for the soldiers of the d'Este family, the prisons were situated in the dungeons of the tower.

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   Ferrara, City of the Renaissance: The ceiling frescoes in the Hall of Games of the Estense Castle. The barrel ceiling is divided in eleven panels, painted with frescoes representing sport activities because Duke Alfonso II had a great passion for sports. The Hall of Games was used for games, concerts and other amusements. Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta, gained the status as a UNESCO World Heritage in 1995.

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   Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta: The city of Ferrara viewed from the Estense Castle. The construction of the Estense Castle started in 1385. The castle is surrounded by a moat, the castle has three entrance gates with drawbridges. Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta, were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995.

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   One of the four towers of the Estense Castle, the ducal residence of the d'Este family. The House of Este ruled the city of Ferrara for four centuries and was the bitter rival of the House of Medici in Florence. Among the great cities in Italy, Ferrara is the only one to have an original plan that is not derived from Roman layout. Ferrara is an outstanding planned Renaissance city. Ferrara, the City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta became a World heritage in 1995.

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   Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta: The present Ferrara Cathedral, the San Giorgio Cathedral, was built in the 12th century, when the city was being extended towards the left bank of the River Po. Ferrara Cathedral is dedicated to St. George, San Giorgio, the patron saint of the city of Ferrara. The portal of Ferrara Cathedral was used for an overnight stay by pilgrims on the way to Rome. The cathedral is situated on the Piazza Trento-Trieste.

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   Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta: The imposing bell tower of Ferrara Cathedral was built of white and pink marble from 1451 to 1493. The Renaissance campanile (bell tower) was never completely finished. Ferrara Cathedral is the most important surviving monument from the medieval period in the city of Ferrara. The Cathedral Museum is housed in the former San Romano Church, situated opposite the cathedral on the Piazza Trento-Trieste.

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   Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta: Ferrara Cathedral has a nave, two aisles and several side chapels. After a fire in the 18th century, the interior of the cathedral was remade in the Baroque style. Ferrara Cathedral houses several 15th century bronze statues and paintings, such as the Last Judgement (1577-1581) of the Renaissance-Mannerist painter Bastianino, this painting was clearly inspired by the work Michelangelo.

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   Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta: The Jewish Synagogue is housed in a historic building of the Jewish community. The synagogue was built in 1421 and it is the only surviving synagogue in Ferrara. The other Jewish Synagogues were destroyed during WWII. There are two memorial plaquettes at the entrance. The synagogue is a large room, the walls and ceilings were decorated in the Empire style in 1820.

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    Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta: The Diamond Palace is named so because the stones of the façades have been carved in the shape of a diamond. The façades of the Diamond Palace, the Palazzo dei Diamanti, glow pink-reddish at sunset. The Renaissance palace was built in the 15th century and houses nowadays the National Picture Gallery of Ferrara, the first public collection of Ferrarese paintings. The museum was founded in 1836.

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    The old town wall of Ferrara. Ferrara is situated in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy. Ferrara was already an important trade centre diring the Middle Ages. Under the d'Este family, Ferrara became an important Renaissance city. For its beauty and cultural importance, Ferrara, the City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta, were declared a UNESCO World Heritage in 1995.