Jewish Museum in Ferrara Tells Story of Italian Judaism
The Jewish Museum in Ferrara, Museo Nazionale Dell’Ebraismo Italiano e della Shoah tells the 2000-year history of Italian Jews.
Castello Estense in Ferrara: Setting for ‘The Marriage Portrait’
Because of its location, size and structure, Castello Estense, now a state-owned museum, seems to dominate the city of Ferrara in northern Italy. Built in 1385 to protect the town, this medieval fortress was once home to the powerful Este family. Located right in the city center, it’s a stone’s throw from the Cathedral and…
Recipe for Tenerina Cake, a typical dessert from Ferrara
Here is a recipe for Tenerina Cake, a typical dessert from Ferrara. We learned about it during a visit to nearby Bologna.
A visit to the Jewish Museum of Ferrara
The entrance to the ancient palazzo that houses The Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Ferrara (Sinagoghe e Museo Ebraico) is tucked amongst a mix of residences and shops on a busy pedestrian street. It’s a few blocks away from the large cathedral (Basilica Cattedrale di San Giorgio) and red brick Castle Estense that dominate the…
A Road Trip On The Via Emilia
They say all roads lead to Rome but the Via Emilia doesn’t go there directly. Instead, it traverses Emilia-Romagna in a nearly straight line—from west to east—connecting with other roads that do.