{"id":464,"date":"2013-06-14T12:57:30","date_gmt":"2013-06-14T16:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.europeanbarging.com\/river-cruise_blog\/?p=464"},"modified":"2013-07-15T12:58:04","modified_gmt":"2013-07-15T16:58:04","slug":"casual-bike-and-barge-cruise-to-the-italian-city-of-ferrara-off-the-po-river","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europeanbarging.com\/river-cruise_blog\/casual-bike-and-barge-cruise-to-the-italian-city-of-ferrara-off-the-po-river\/","title":{"rendered":"Casual Bike and Barge Cruise to the Italian City of Ferrara off the Po River"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"lotg_moored\"<\/a>Cruise and Casually Bike<\/strong>\u00a0along the Po River<\/h1>\n

A casual Bike and Barge cruise is offered along the Po River<\/strong> that includes excursions to the historically and culturally significant city of Ferrara. Located in Northern Italy in Emilia-Romagna, Ferrara is the capital city of the province of Ferrara, and it lies along a branch of the main Po River<\/em> named the Po di Volano. The cultural attractions of the city have been recognized by UNESCO, and numerous palaces that date from the 14th and 15th centuries\u2013\u00a0a time during which the city was the home of the court of the House of Este. In recognition of the city’s historical significance, the Italian Hermitage Museum began using the location for its headquarters in 2006. A barge cruise on the Po River<\/i> is a perfect way to explore this fascinating city.<\/p>\n

Enjoy Italian Culture Cruising the\u00a0<\/strong>Po River<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The cultural resources featured around the city mainly consist of a variety of architectural landmarks. The city wall itself, which was constructed in the 15th and 16th centuries, still stands and is in fact one of the best preserved Renaissance walls in all of Italy.<\/p>\n

One of the most important structures to visit in the city is the Castello Estense. This building is found in the absolute center of town, and its construction began in the late 14th century. The Castello Estense is a brick building that is surrounded by a moat and four impressive bastions.<\/p>\n

Another must-see building is the City Hall. The City Hall was at one point a residence of the Este family, and it is found near another important architectural landmark, the former Cathedral of St. George. This cathedral is an interesting combination of several different architectural styles\u2013 Romanesque, Baroque, and Renaissance\u2013 that were incorporated as additions were made to the cathedral over the years.<\/p>\n

Italian culture is reflected in the many palazzi that are found in and around the city. Some possible places to visit when wishing to view a typical Italian Renaissance palazzo are the Palazzo dei Diamanti, the Palazzo Schifanoia, and the Casa Romei.<\/p>\n

Barge Cruise on the Po River\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>There is no better way to take in all of these sites and enjoy the landscape of the areas surrounding the Po River<\/span> than by barge. Contact us today <\/a>to book a casual bike and barge cruise in Italy.<\/p>\n

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