Castello Estense

"Complete with moat and drawbridge, Ferrara's towering castle was commissioned by Nicolò II d'Este in 1385. Initially it was intended to protect him and his family from the town's irate..." Full review

"The former seat of Este power, this massive castle dominates the center of town." Full review

"The powerful edifice, built in 1385 and transformed in the 16C into a princely abode, was the home of the Este family." Full review

"Explore a castle with a moat and dungeon - no better place to let the kids' imaginations run wild." Full review

"With its moat, hefty brick walls, drawbridges, heavy gates, and four sturdy towers, the domain of the Este family still suggests power and might, just as it was intended to do" Full review