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Province of Italy, located in the Emilia-Romagna region
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Ferrara is a province in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. It's mostly agricultural with some heavy industry; the main reason to visit is the city of Ferrara, and there are several natural areas to explore.
By rail
Trains run hourly from Venice to Padua, Ferrara and Bologna.
By car
Autoroute A13 runs north-south from Padua through Ferrara to Bologna.
Trenitalia regional trains run from Ferrara to Bondeno, Portomaggiore and Codigoro.
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