Ferrara
The city of the Este family, with its moated castle and the Addizione Erculea, the extension designed by Biagio Rossetti from 1492 and considered the first modern urban plan in Europe. You can ride round the walls by bike for nine kilometres.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Ferrara station, 1.4 km away (about 25 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Ferrara Via Boschetto station, 2.4 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Bologna Airport (BLQ), about 43 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 50 m away.
- ZTL. Many Italian historic centres are limited traffic zones (ZTL) monitored by cameras: if you arrive by car, leave it outside the centre and check opening times and permits on the town council's website (your hotel may be able to register your plate).
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from April to June and from September to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From July to August it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is May (about 97 mm), the driest January.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 2 to 9 °C | 9° 2° | 34 |
| Feb | from 3 to 12 °C | 12° 3° | 64 |
| Mar | from 5 to 15 °C | 15° 5° | 47 |
| Apr | from 9 to 19 °C | 19° 9° | 49 |
| May | from 14 to 23 °C | 23° 14° | 97 |
| Jun | from 19 to 29 °C | 29° 19° | 52 |
| Jul | from 22 to 33 °C | 33° 22° | 45 |
| Aug | from 22 to 33 °C | 33° 22° | 53 |
| Sep | from 17 to 27 °C | 27° 17° | 61 |
| Oct | from 12 to 21 °C | 21° 12° | 72 |
| Nov | from 7 to 14 °C | 14° 7° | 74 |
| Dec | from 3 to 10 °C | 10° 3° | 45 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 14 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
Nearby
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- BolognaTown · 44 km as the crow flies
- ComacchioTown · 47 km as the crow flies
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- DozzaTown · 53 km as the crow flies
- ModenaTown · 59 km as the crow flies
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