ItalyFerrara (; Italian: [ferˈraːra] ; Emilian: Fràra [ˈfraːra]) is a city and comune (municipality) in the region of Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy, capital of the province of Ferrara. As of 2026, with a population of 129,048, it is the 29th-largest city in Italy. It is situated 44 kilometres (27 miles) northeast of Bologna, on the Po di Volano, a branch channel of the main stream of the Po River, located 5 km (3 miles) north. The town has broad streets and numerous palaces dating from the Renaissance, when it hosted the court of the House of Este.
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Climate in Ferrara
Best time to visit: May–Jul, Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from Ferrara
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Ferrara; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripBologna
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44 km≈ 50 min
Day tripModena
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59 km≈ 1 h 10 min
Day tripRavenna
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66 km≈ 1 h 15 min
Day tripPadua
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67 km≈ 1 h 15 min
Day tripForli
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76 km≈ 1 h 30 min
Day tripVicenza
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79 km≈ 1 h 30 min
Day tripReggio Nell Emilia
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80 km≈ 1 h 30 min
Day tripVerona
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83 km≈ 1 h 35 min
From Ferrara you can reach Bologna (44 km), Modena (59 km), Ravenna (66 km), Padua (67 km) and Forli (76 km) in about 50 min to 1 h 30 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Ferrara
The most pleasant months are May to Jul, Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 8°C in November.
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You can fly into Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.