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Ferrara

A Renaissance city of the Este dukes, with a moated castle at its heart, old walls you can cycle around, and bicycles everywhere.

Photo: Nbisi · CC BY-SA 4.0
Best Time to Go
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Our full guide to Ferrara is being written. It's on the Central Italy list as If You're Nearby.

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