An itinerary combining Renaissance art with a walk through some of Ferrara’s most authentic neighborhoods. Starting from the center, a short walk or bike ride leads to Palazzo Schifanoia, one of the most fascinating Este “delizie.” Its very name—schivar la noia (“to escape boredom”)—reveals its purpose as a place of leisure and pleasure for the Este court. Inside, the Hall of the Months is an extraordinary masterpiece of 15th-century Ferrarese art: a fresco cycle blending astrology, mythology, and courtly life with surprising vibrancy.

Along the way, it’s worth stopping at the Gardens of Via Garibaldi, a small urban green space much loved by locals. From there, head to the evocative Church of Santa Maria in Vado, tied to a miraculous Eucharistic event in the 15th century.

For those who love exploring through taste, the itinerary can end at the Covered Market, filled with typical products, artisanal pastry shops, and historic cafés where you can try the famous tenerina chocolate cake or a glass of Fortana, the red wine symbol of the region.