Why You Should Visit Ferrara – An Easy Day Trip from Bologna, Ferrara, Italy

After taking a one-week intensive Italian course in beautiful Florence, I headed off to Bologna, the culinary capital of Italy, to practice my Italian and eat loads of delicious food. 

In Bologna, the guesthouse owner told me that I couldn’t possibly visit this part of the world and not visit the nearby town of Ferrara (you have to imagine that being said in a really thick Italian accent!). So I did.

I have to admit I had never heard of Ferrara before, but on a sunny Sunday in March, I hopped on the train, and off I went on a mini-adventure, and I’m so glad I did. 

Located in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, the Renaissance city of Ferrara is an easy and enjoyable day trip from Bologna, Venice, Verona and even Milan, especially if you enjoy culture, history, good food and wonderful aimless strolling around beautiful cities. 

Situated on the Po di Volano, Ferrara, under the rule of the House of Este during medieval times, was a prominent artistic and cultural hub. Today the city and the Po Delta are designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).