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Ferrara is a city in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, capital city of the province of Ferrara. It is situated 50 km north-northeast of Bologna, on the Po di Volano, a branch channel of the main stream of the Po River, located 5 km north. The town has broad streets and numerous palaces dating from the 14th century, when it hosted the court of the house of Este. Modern times have brought a renewal of industrial activity. Ferrara is on the main rail line from Bologna to Padua and Venice, and has branches to Ravenna, Poggio Rusco (for Suzzara) and Codigoro. The town is still surrounded by more than 9 kilometres of ancient walls, mainly built in the 15th and 16th centuries[1]. The most prominent building is the square Castello Estense, in the centre of the town, a brick building surrounded by a moat, with four towers. It was built after 1385 and partly restored in 1554; the pavilions on the top of the towers date from the latter year. Near it is the hospital of Santa Anna, where the poet Torquato Tasso was confined during his attack of insanity (1579–1586). The Palazzo del Municipio, rebuilt in the 18th century, was the earlier residence of the Este family. Close by it is the cathedral of San Giorgio, consecrated in 1135, when the Romanesque lower part of the main façade and the side façades were completed. It was built by Guglielmo degli Adelardi (d. 1146), who is buried in it. The upper part of the main façade, with arcades of pointed arches, dates from the 13th century and the portal has recumbent lions and elaborate sculptures above. The interior was restored in the baroque style in 1712.

The campanile, in the Renaissance style, dates from 1451–1493, but the last storey was added at the end of the 16th century. A little way off is the university, which has faculties of law, architecture, pharmacy, medicine and natural science; the library has valuable manuscripts, including part of that of the Orlando Furioso and letters by Tasso. In the university took their degree Nicolaus Copernicus (1503) and Paracelsus. Ferrara has many early Renaissance palaces, often retaining terracotta decorations; few towns of Italy as small have so many, though most are comparatively small in size. Among them may be noted those in the north quarter (especially the four at the intersection of its two main streets), which was added by Ercole I in 1492–1505, from the plans of Biagio Rossetti, and hence called the Addizione Erculea. Among the finest palaces is Palazzo dei Diamanti, so named for the diamond points into which the facade's stone blocks are cut. It houses the National Picture Gallery, with a large collection of the school of Ferrara, which first rose to prominence in the latter half of the 15th century, with Cosimo Tura, Francesco Cossa and Ercole dei Roberti. Noted masters of the 16th century School of Ferrara (Painting) include Lorenzo Costa and Dosso Dossi, the most eminent of all, Girolamo da Carpi and Benvenuto Tisio (il Garofalo). The Archivio Storico Comunale contains a relevant amount of historical documents, starting from 15th century. The Archivio Storico Diocesano is more ancient, mentioned in documents in 955, and contains precious documents collected across the centuries by the clergy. Many libraries also enrich this town, which possesses a cultural heritage of extraordinary importance. The Monastero del Corpus Domini contains tombs of the Estes, including Alfonso I, Alfonso II, Ercole I, Ercole II, as well as Lucrezia Borgia, Eleonora d'Aragona, and a dozen others.

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Nello Ferrara, who created Lemonheads, Atomic Fire Balls candy, dies http://t.co/mn0xgXPs

Yesterday, 12:03
pourmecoffee
CANDYMAN DOWN. RIP Nello Ferrara, inventor of Atomic Fireballs, Lemonheads and more. http://t.co/VY22F3qv

Yesterday, 05:48
mental_floss
The guy who invented Atomic Fireballs has died. Nello Ferrara got the idea for the candy after serving in post-war Japan. (via @msnbc)

Yesterday, 05:45
kentescu
Si vous voulez flinguer votre week-end allez voir “Go go tales” d’Abel Ferrara et lisez “La veuve enceinte” de Martin Amis #VoilàVoilà

Today, 18:30
dorybenami
Nello Ferrara, Creator of Red Hots, Lemonheads candy dies at age 93 http://t.co/MqqoIoHV

Today, 18:29
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RT @schiuma: Pacifico a partire da 39 € - http://t.co/4eA8fFdT

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R.I.P. Nello Ferrara, creator of Lemonheads candy, dead at the age of 93. http://t.co/vIc95bzj

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Empleos: Grupo Ferrara busca #Arquitecto para supervisar instalaciones http://t.co/GkTjdogW #Cumana - vía @CAV_Empleo

Today, 18:25
eugenenovikov
4:44 LAST DAY ON EARTH (C+) My first Ferrara. It's hyper-specific and has a few indelible moments, but it's also kinda threadbare, no?

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Dukes and Poets in Ferrara: A study in the poetry, religion, and politics of the fifteenth and early sixteenth c... http://t.co/BlwvGaVs

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PanellaMarina
RT @ClaudioPiazzi: ogni consulente dovrebbe avere un cliente a ferrara solo per andare a mangiare la salama da sugo con il purè

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Photo: Nello Ferrara, the creator of Red Hots, Lemonheads & Atomic Fireballs, passed away… Thanks for all... http://t.co/wUwqkVky

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@seththomason @LobstaBOBS @Nick_Ferrara Keep your hands off #tryhards

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Oh @DeeTenorio, another HP with wonky formatting. Once A Ferrara Wife... @SarahMorgan_ Not unreadable but shifted to far too right.

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hey #lemonhead!; sad day 4 us hardcore candy addicts ... Nello Ferrara dies at 93; candy company executive http://t.co/7zpeBfSQ

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Agriturismo RandB Corte dei Gioghi (2009-11-17)
Located in Ferrara, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
The silence and tranquillity coupled by its privileged location make Agriturismo RandB Corte dei Gioghi an ideal solution for a relaxing holiday to discover Ferrara. Each room at Agriturismo RandB Corte dei Gioghi is nicely decorated with authentic furniture from the late IXX century and they all have an ensuite bathroom and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for visitors to Ferrara.
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The Lucrezia Borgia Hotel (2009-11-17)
Located in Ferrara, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
The Lucrezia Borgia Hotel's 53 rooms have all modern comforts to satisfy all guests needs, small pets allowed and disabled access rooms available for guests visiting Ferrara. The Lucrezia Borgia Hotel offers 3 conferences rooms for meeting in Ferrara.
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Carlton Casalbergo (2009-11-17)
Located in Ferrara, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Carlton Casalbergo (hotel-home), with its extreme flexibility, is the new residential complex in Ferrara. Respecting the Guests total freedom of movement, the Carlton Casalbergo offers, for mid-length periods, one, two and three roomed apartments in Ferrara.
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The Dependance Carlton (2009-11-17)
Located in Ferrara, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
The Dependance Carlton, adjacent to the Carlton Hotel located in Ferrara, houses our Guests in a completely restored antique building. Especially designed for medium to long stays, The Carlton Dependance has various types of apartments with 2 - 4 beds at its location in Ferrara.
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Hotel San Paolo (2009-11-17)
Located in Ferrara, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Hotel San Paolo offers easy access for the disabled guests and allow small pets at their location in Ferrara. Hotel San Paolo is located near the Castle Estense (XIV century), Cathedral (XII century), Palazzo dei Diamanti, Palazzo Schifanoia and many other wonders of the medieval and renaissance period in Ferrara.
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Hotel de la Ville (2009-11-17)
Located in Ferrara, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
The Hotel de la Ville is a modern, functional hotel offering 85 rooms that are spacious and well furnished at its location in Ferrara. The spacious conference rooms at Hotel de la Ville makes it the ideal place for meetings, congresses and conferences in Ferrara.
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Locanda Borgonuovo Hotel (2009-11-17)
Located in Ferrara, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Locanda Borgonuovo Hotel offering four rooms is situated in the historical and cultural center of the town, a few yards from the Medieval Castle, the Cathedral and the Theatres in Ferrara. At Locanda Borgonuovo Hotel the cosy garden is a perfect place where guests can have their home made breakfasts before going out sightseeing in Ferrara.
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The Antica Corte Hotel Residence (2009-11-17)
Located in Ferrara, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
The Antica Corte Hotel Residence is located in an elegant Fifteen Century building in the hearth of Ferrara and offers pet friendly, group and child friendly comfortable rooms and apartments with an excellent Italian or English breakfast. Palazzo dei Diamanti Palace, the Estensi Castle, the Cathedral and numerous places of business for academics, doctors, lawyers and artists such as the University of Ferrara is nearby The Antica Corte Hotel Residence in Ferrrara.
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Hotel Orologio
Located in Ferrara, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Hotel Orologio was thought to offer a proper welcome in parallel with the tourist, cultural and economic growth of Ferrara, wonderful city, which was declared world heritage by the U.N.E.S.C.O. Located along the circle of the ancient walls and close to ...
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Hotel De Prati (2009-11-17)
Located in Ferrara, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Just a few short steps from the Estense Castle, the Diamond Palace and the City Theatre, you will find the Hotel de Prati where the tradition and atmosphere of the old inn has been restored in Ferrara. Hotel de Prati offers fifteen comfortable rooms, a suite with a terrace and interior decorated with antique furniture so as to restore the fascination of a bygone era in Ferrara.
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Piazza Nova Guest House (2009-11-17)
Located in Ferrara, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Piazza Nova Guest House has warm and comfortable apartments of different sizes and small pets are welcome at their location in Ferrara. All the apartments have fully equipped kitchens and private bathrooms at Piazza Nova Guest House in Ferrara.
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Hotel Ferrara (2009-11-17)
Located in Ferrara, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Hotel Ferrara have 10 exclusive annexed apartment suites and 52 rooms at its 4 star location in Ferrara. Guests at the Hotel Ferrara enjoy splendid views over the Castle Ferrara and over the Estense castle square in Ferrara.
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Carlton Casalbergo (2009-11-17)
Located in Ferrara, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Carlton Casalbergo (hotel-home), with its extreme flexibility, is the new residential complex in Ferrara. The Carlton Casalbergo offers, for mid-length periods, one, two and three roomed apartments in Ferrara.
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Hotel Carlton (2009-11-17)
Located in Ferrara, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Hotel Carlton is situated in the centre of Ferrara, near to Estense Castle, to Cathedral, the Theatre, the Palazzo dei Diamanti, the University of Ferrara, the Hospital Sant Anna. Hotel Carlton has a business area composed of a conference room and two meeting rooms as well as 58 rooms at its location in Ferrara.
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The Annunziata Hotel (2009-11-17)
Located in Ferrara, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Annunziata Hotel with only 24 rooms and 6 suite lies in front of the Este Castle in Ferrara. Annunziata Hotel offers facilities for meetings and briefings in Ferrara. For those who are looking for something more exclusive there are 6 beautiful suite/apartments rooms at Prisciani ArtSuite, just 100 steps away from the Hotel in Ferrara.
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Ripagrande Hotel (2009-11-17)
Located in Ferrara, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
A beautiful XV century palace, located in Ferrara, has been transformed into an elegant 4-star hotel offering forty rooms, of which 20 are Junior Suites, furnished mainly in a pleasant classic style and endowed with the most modern of comforts. Ripagrande Hotel is furthermore equipped for small and medium sized meetings and may propose guided sightseeing tours around Ferrara.
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Hotel Europa (2009-11-17)
Located in Ferrara, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Situated in the Medieval heart of the town of Ferrara, Hotel Europa is close to Estense Castle, Diamanti Palace, Ferrara Musica Theatre, Ferrara University and the main Hospital St Anna. The Hotel Europa offers apartments situated inside the hotel building, suites and rooms as well as rooms equipped for disabled people visiting Ferrara. The on site catering service of CaffÃ¨ Europa offers services for every special occasion.
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Delizia Estense Bed and Breakfast (2009-11-18)
Located in Ferrara, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
La Delizia Estense Bed and Breakfast residence is situated in the heart of Ferrara's medieval quarter next to the 14th Century Palazzo Schifanoia and offers 6 mini apartments. La Delizia Estense offers its guests longer stay as well as overnight bed and breakfast options in Ferrara.
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Privacy
Located in Ferrara, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
The B&B Privacy situated in the historical centre of Ferrara (Italy) is ideal for those who like visit towns surrounded by nature and want to rediscover the pleasure of touring by bike(we have bikes available for guests). Morover if you are an avid tur...
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Corte Estense Hotel (2009-11-17)
Located in Ferrara, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
This 4 star hotel, Corte Estense Hotel, is found directly in the historical centre of Ferrara, only a few meters from the Estense Castle and cathedral. The rooms at Corte Estense Hotel is available in single, double, French-like and triple versions for guests to Ferrara.
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Hotel Touring (2009-11-17)
Located in Ferrara, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Hotel Touring is located in the historical down town Ferrara near the Estense Castle facing the age-old public garden of viale Cavour. Hotel Touring offers 53 rooms and eight fully-furnished small apartments located in the adjacent buildings in Ferrara.
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