Ferrara is a walled city filled with elegant palazzi. The largest, Castello Estense, was the home of the Este family which ruled the city from the 13th to the 16th century.
Construction of the castle began in 1385 after a violent popular revolt which was triggered by the tax burden imposed by the Este rulers. During the uprising, the people murdered Tommaso da Tortona, who was the Giudice dei Savi (Senior Advisor) and the tax adviser to the Marchese. The castle was designed to ensure the Este family secure protection and to constitute a center of military power with which to control the city.
Castello Estense
Piazza Castello
Ferrara (FE)44100
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