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University of Ferrara

The University of Ferrara (Italian: Università degli Studi di Ferrara) is the main university of the city of Ferrara in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. In the years prior to the First World War the University of Ferrara, with more than 500 students, was the best attended of the free universities in Italy. Today there are approximately 12,000 students enrolled at the University of Ferrara with nearly 400 degrees granted each year.

Located at 44.8334, 11.6265 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Universities in Italy, 1391 establishments, Educational institutions established in the 14th century, Ferrara, Buildings and structures in Ferrara, Education in Emilia-Romagna

Palazzo Schifanoia

Palazzo Schifanoia is a Renaissance palace in Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna built for the Este family. The name "Schifanoia" is thought to originate from "schivar la noia" meaning literally to "escape from boredom" which describes accurately the original intention of the palazzo and the other villas in close proximity where the Este court relaxed.

Located at 44.831, 11.629 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Renaissance architecture in Emilia-Romagna, Renaissance art, 1380s architecture, 1470s paintings, Fresco paintings, Palaces in Emilia-Romagna, Buildings and structures in Ferrara, Museums in Emilia-Romagna, Art museums and galleries in Italy, Numismatic museums

Saint George's Basilica (fuori le mura)

Saint George's Basilica is a Roman Catholic church in Ferrara, Italy. It is called San Giorgio fuori le mura in Italian meaning Saint George's "outside the walls" because it was built outside the city walls, while Saint George's Cathedral was within the city walls. It is the oldest church in the city. The history of the Basilica is closely linked with the origins of Ferrara.

Located at 44.8217, 11.628 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Ferrara, Renaissance architecture in Emilia-Romagna, Churches in Emilia-Romagna

Biblioteca Comunale Ariostea

The Biblioteca Comunale Ariostea is located in the Palazzo Paradise in Ferrara. It was named Ariostea because within lies the tomb of Ludovico Ariosto.

Located at 44.8328, 11.6215 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Houses completed in the 14th century, Libraries in Italy, Buildings and structures in Ferrara, Education in Emilia-Romagna

1570 Ferrara earthquake

The 1570 Ferrara earthquake was a major earthquake that struck the Italian city of Ferrara on November 16 and 17, 1570. After the initial shocks, an earthquake swarm continued for four years, with over 2000 aftershocks concentrated from November 1570 to February 1571. The same area was struck, centuries later, by another major earthquake of comparable intensity.

Located at 44.817, 11.633 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Earthquakes in Italy, Ferrara, Province of Bologna

Sant'Antonio in Polesine

Sant'Antonio in Polesine is a Catholic monastic complex of the nuns of the Order of Saint Benedict located in Ferrara, Italy and dedicated to Anthony the Great. Administratively, it is part of the deanery of Ferrara, part of the Archdiocese of Ferrara-Comacchio. The name "in Polesine" does not refer to the area of Polesine, but to its original situation, high ground surrounded by water.

Located at 44.8267, 11.6244 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Benedictine monasteries in Italy, Monasteries in Emilia-Romagna, Ferrara

Oratorio dell'Annunziata, Ferrara

The oratorio dell'Annunziata (Oratory of the Virgin of the Annunciation), once called the Oratory of Sant'Apollinare or the Oratory of the Compagnia delle Morte, is found in via Borgo di Sotto 49 in Ferrara. The small church or oratory has a simple facade, designed by Aleotti, but the interior is elegantly decorated with majestic frescoes depicting the Story of the Cross by Camillo Filippi, il Bastianino, Niccolò Roselli and il Dielaì.

Located at 44.8309, 11.6265 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Ferrara, Churches in Emilia-Romagna

Santa Maria in Vado

Santa Maria in Vado is a church located on Via Brogovado number 3 in Ferrara, Italy. The church derives its name from a guado or fording (vado in dialect) that was located nearby. A church at the site was documented since the tenth century, but on Easter of 1171, a miracle occurred when blood spouted from the eucharist during consecration. This made the church an object of pilgrimage.

Located at 44.8303, 11.6278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Ferrara, Churches in Emilia-Romagna