Love and art are the cornerstones of Ferrara’s history. This passionate spirit comes alive immediately as you walk through the picturesque streets of the town centre, made even more magical by the atmospheric mists that drift in from the Po valley. Ferrara the splendid home of the Estense court was an inspiration for Ariosto, the setting for Giorgio Bassani’s novels and the birthplace of Michelangelo Antonioni. It is a city where the quality of life is paramount. It is the home of good taste, a haven of relaxed living. It is a city for walking or riding a bike in. In short, Ferrara is the perfect backdrop to history crafted in harmony and beauty. |