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An opera house, built between 1786 and 1797.
The Teatro Comunale in Ferrara is an opera house, located in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, and built between 1786 and 1797 with seating for 990. Privately owned theatres with limited seating capacity had existed in the city for many years, but the arrival of Cardinal Spinelli, the new papal envoy, in 1786 spurred the construction of a new public theatre under the architects Cosimo Morelli and Antonio Foschini. However, their disagreements led to conflicting design concepts regarding the elliptical shape of the auditorium which were resolved through compromise. The theatre was finally ready for its inaugural presentation of Portogallo's Gli Orazi e i Curiazi on 2 September 1798.
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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.
Palazzo Ducale
Its construction begun in the 12th century, so the lower part of the building has characteristic Romanesque appearance.
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