FERRARA, CITY OF RENAISSANCE

A UNESCO World Heritage Site

ELEMENTS OF URBAN DESIGN

BUILDINGS
o City walls best preserved walls in Italy
Almost completely encircle the historic city centre.
Still surrounded by more than 9 kilometres (6 miles) of ancient
walls, mainly built in the 15th and 16th-centuries.
o City of historical archives
Castello Estense medieval castle in the heart of Ferrara
Castles, cathedrals, schools and monasteries makes up the city of
Ferrara.
Some buildings like the City Hall was once a residence of the first
dynasty to rule Ferrara.

OPEN SPACES
o
o Parco Massari
The biggest public garden within the city walls
Well-known for the many sculptures
o Parco Pareschi
The garden of Estense Palace
o Urban Park G. Bassani
A 1.2 hectare urban park designated for leisure-time activities.
It is a place of transition between the urban area and the fields
used for agriculture
STREETS
o The street network and the enclosing walls are closely linked with the
palaces, the churches, and the gardens.
o Developed on a linear axis with longitudinal streets.
o Characterized by twisting medieval cobblestoned streets.

TRANSPORT
o They travel by train
Provides interconnected railway stations
Outside the stations, there are a taxi stand, the large parking area
for bicycles (300 places), car parking (60 spaces), motorcycle parking
(40 spaces);
A two lane bus station for urban buses and;
 Four bus stops for suburban buses.
o Everyone rides a bike
Its their most convenient way to get around the city made up of a
twisting maze of cobblestone streets.

LANDSCAPE
o Preserved the cultural landscape
Cultural asset
From the city limits and running along the Po river to the Adriatic
sea.
Emphasizing the constant interaction between culture and nature.
o Parks and natural reserves
Balance between land and water