December Vacation – Part 2 – Ferrara
the remarkable XIII century Romanesque façade of the Ferrara Cathedral and below, the massive Este Castle – both just around the corner from our hotel
a typical trattoria – Hostaria Savonorola
the famous Ferrara bread
detail of the central loggette of the façade
detail of the Este Castle reflected in the waters of the moat
one of the immense Castle cannons
below: the medieval section and the Jewish Ghetto
a pleasant pause for an apertif and a news update before visiting the beautiful frescoes of The Allegory of the Months and Sala of the Virtues at Palazzo Schifanoia
above: the courtyard of Casa Romei (1450) and several of the rooms of its excellent architecture and decorations along with a stunning collection of magnificent terracotta pieces
-Mary
Mary, born and raised in California, graduated from the University of California. While studying art history in Italy, she met and married Maurizio. Mary is in charge of Reservations, enjoys sharing her unique expat perspective and her 40 years of acquired Italian culinary skills with guests.
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Wonderful photos, Mary! Ferrara is so beautiful, and you have captured so much with these photos. And the time of year would be perfect to be there, I have visited in summer and it was a bit too hot.
It was, in fact, a perfect and festive time of year. Thanks for your comments on the photography. The entire center is a UNESCO site.