A path for those wishing to discover a Ferrara beyond the classic itineraries—quiet, intimate, and almost suspended in time. It begins at the Monumental Charterhouse, a former monastery transformed into a monumental cemetery: a place of peace and beauty, with tree-lined avenues and neoclassical sculptures.

From here, step into Parco Massari, the city’s largest park, perfect for a break among century-old trees, fountains, and strolling families.

A little further on, the Giardino delle Duchesse is a hidden green gem behind the medieval walls, often overlooked but full of atmosphere.

In the late afternoon, a walk along Via delle Volte is a must: the most iconic street of medieval Ferrara, with its stone arches, hushed silences, and the warm light of sunset that makes it almost cinematic.

For poetry lovers, the Ariosto House Museum, birthplace of the great poet Ludovico Ariosto, reveals intimate details about the cultural life of Ferrara in the 16th century. For another touch of wonder, there is Palazzo Costabili, also known as “Palazzo of Ludovico il Moro,” with its small Renaissance garden and the frescoes of the Hall of the Treasury.

The day ends in one of the historic center’s osterie, where time seems to stand still—perhaps with a glass of wine, a traditional dish, and the silence of cobbled streets as background music.