Ferrara is located in the centre of the Padana planes. The beautifully preserved historic centre of the town has been awarded UNESCO status. Tourists can experience the Renaissance past of the town.

Sights to see include the Estense Castle, the Monastery of Corpus Domini, the Monastery of St Antonio in Polesine, Ferrara Cathedral, the Jewish Cemetery, the House of Ludovico Ariosto, Palazzina Marfisa d'Este, Palazzo Massari, Palazzo Schifanoia, Palazzo Turchi di Bagno, Palazzo di Ludovico il Moro, Palazzo Bonacossi, Palazzo Roverella, Palazzo di Renata di Francia, Palazzo di Giulio d'Este.

Among the Museums to visit: the Documentation Agricultural World Centre, the Museum of the Unification and Resistance, the Filippo Pisis Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, The Biblioteca Ariostea, The Michelangelo Antonioni Museum.