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Palazzo dei Diamanti

Corso Ercole d'Este 21, Ferrara, Italy
0532-205-844 or 0532-209-988
Ranked #7 of 39 attractions in Ferrara
4.0 of 5 stars 52 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Art Museums, Architectural Buildings
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Norwalk, Connecticut
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59 reviews 59 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

This is a somewhat interesting but rundown facility but it can hold worldclass art exhibitions which are well represent in the large rooms with good lighting. Through June 17, 2012 there is an outstanding presentation "Sorolla: Gardens of Light" featuring the Spanish painter's bright and happy paintings of Spanish gardens including those in Seville and Grenada. More

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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 31, 2011
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The Palazzo dei Diamanti (Diamond Palace) has an extensive collection of beautiful paintings. I'd recommend visiting AFTER touring the Castello Estense, (Este Castle) as some of the artwork referenced in the castle history is actually hanging in the Palazzo dei Diamanti. The museum offers audio tours, just give your identification to the attendant as collateral. I found the museum to... More

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London
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Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
79 helpful votes 79 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2009

The front sides of the palace are entirely covered with pyramidal diamond shapes made of marble. Amazing! Palazzo Prosperi-Sacrati is just opposite. The Castle is just up the road. Palazzo Massari and Parco Massari are round the corner. Piazza Ariostea is only few meters after. The Certosa (monumental cemetery) is a short walk away. More

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Naples, Italy
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80 reviews 80 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012
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Ferrara, Italy
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012
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Treviso, Italy
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012
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Lombardy
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012
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Ferrara, Italy
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012
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Ferrara, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012
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