Ferrara strike me unexpectedly. The rich Este family ( and others i supose) made a town full of amazing palazzos. This a large and imponent monument you must see, go up to the tower to have a beautiful vue of the city. More

It is nice you can pass trough it for free, not really popular for sights like it. More

The castle has a moat and is well designed with a bridge over waterworks. Most of the internal space is not available to the public. It is a Ferrara landmark. More

We only visited external area, and inside courtyard, it is very impressive. Do not miss in springtime every Sunday morning there is a traditional show of 8 Contrade of Ferrara, with original costumes of Este period. More

Ferrara has many attractions - all to be visited - and the castle is definitely in the list. Take a guided tour and don't save the money for clmbig in the tower, since is worth. Guides are competent and nice and will make your visit interesting, understanding better the story of the place. Amazing the orange garden and impessive the... More

If you have seen the Palazzo Ducale in Mantova, this will be a great disappointment. The frescoes aren't half as interesting nor as colorful as those in Ducale. Most rooms are at best bare. Not worth the 8 euro entrance fee. More

Il Castello Estense,in pieno centro A Ferrara, e' una fortificazione medievale trasformata in castello-palazzo con l'accrescersi della casata d'Este. E' un elemento forte e significativo per la citta', di cui e' il simbolo indiscusso. Si e' conservato tanto bene nel tempo che qualche turista non bene informato puo' pensare che sia stato pesantemente restaurato o ricostruito, invece, a meno di... More

The Castello really impressed me. It is a must-see place when in Ferrara. More

The castle is well worth a vist. There are many interesting display panels, but the English translation is often poor and hard to read, especially if Englsh is not your mother tongue. The tourist office in the castle courtyard has some good information, but we had to prise it out of the (unfriendly & unsympathetic) lady there. More