8 days in Ferrara Itinerary

With surrounding medieval walls and network of 15th- and 16th-century architecture, the city of Ferrara is often deemed the Heart of the Italian Renaissance.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ferrara: Monselice (Castello Cini Monselice & Duomo Vecchio di Santa Giustina), Oasi Valle Brusa (in Cerea) and Villa dei Vescovi (in Luvigliano). The adventure continues: get to know the fascinating history of Le Mura di Ferrara, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pomposa Abbey, contemplate the long history of Palazzo Schifanoia (Palazzo della Gioia), and don't miss a visit to Skyline di Mantova.

To see more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Ferrara trip planner.

Expect a daytime high around 17°C in March, and nighttime lows around 5°C.