Ferrara

Another jewel of Este splendor (it belonged to the duke's brother Sigismondo d'Este), this palazzo gets its name from the 9,000 diamond-shaped stones on its facade. — Frommer's

Boasts late-Gothic features (such as the decorations in the ground-floor rooms) and Renaissance elements (the portico of the main courtyard). — Michelin Guide

The main attractions lie in the old church itself, beginning with the four great canvases created by Tura in the 1460s to cover the cathedral organ. — Frommer's

A perfect conclusion to your cathedral tour is a visit to this museum which accommodates two statues by Jacopo della Quercia. — Michelin Guide

This palace with its attractive arcaded courtyard and lovely marble stairway is home to the National archaeological museum which boasts a fine collection of Attic vases and funerary furniture. — Michelin Guide

This curious street is made up of volte, arches or covered passages which joined the houses of the tradespeople to their shops, which have become the emblem of medieval Ferrara. — Michelin Guide

On the busy Corso Giovecca, this grandiose 16th-century palace belonged to a great patron of the arts. — Fodor's

These three synagogues were bequeathed to the Jewish community in 1481 by Roman banker Ser Samuel Melli. — Michelin Guide

In the meantime, many of Boldini's and de Pisis' works are on display at the Castello Estense. — Lonely Planet

Work began in the 1490s and finished around 1504. Today the palazzo contains the Pinacoteca Nazionale, an extensive art gallery that also hosts temporary exhibits. — Fodor's

The late-16C Palazzo Massari is home to several sections: dell'Ottocento museum, the Filippo De Pisis contemporary and modern art museum and the Boldini Museum. — Michelin Guide

The museum chronicles 2200 years of Italian-Jewish history. — Lonely Planet

Located just across the square and down the road from the castle you will find Ferrara's city hall. — Afar Magazine