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The Municipal Palace of Ferrara is located in Piazza del Municipio 2. It was the ducal residence of the Este family until the 16th century, when the court moved to the nearby Castello Estense. It is the seat of the municipality of Ferrara.
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Its construction begun in the 12th century, so the lower part of the building has characteristic Romanesque appearance.
Este castle
The castle, built in 1385, is the main attraction of the city. It is one of a few medieval castles remaining in Europe that retains its moat. See painted ceilings, the Golden Room, the duchesses' Camerino, don't miss its medieval dungeon. €2 extra to climb one of the towers.
Claudio Abbado Theatre
An opera house, built between 1786 and 1797.
Vaulted street
It used to be a street with various shops and workshops during heydays of the city.
The Jewish Museum and the Synagogue are in the former ghetto (along the street used to be called Via Sabbioni).
International street musicians festival.