Ferrara is located south of Venice near the Adriatic coast. Travelers typically arrive by train from Bologna or Ravenna. From Ferrara, buses run to the seaside and other small cities.
The central activity in Ferrara is simply taking it all in. Tourists captivated by cathedrals, palaces and museums will be overwhelmed by the wealth of history and architectural beauty.
Ferrara features many a trendy trattoria serving modern food to the hip, but regional cuisine is celebrated in many traditional restaurants, including the world's oldest osteria, Al Brindisi.
With historical buildings in abundance, tony hotels are exquisite in style and priced to match. However, Ferrara also offers a number of very affordable hotels and hostels both in the city center and in the surrounding area with equal beauty and charm.
Ferrara is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and almost all traffic is banned in the city center. Plan to rent a bicycle or explore on foot.
