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Castello EstensevsPalazzina di Marfisa d'Este
Both are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Castello Estense is preferred by most professionals compared to Palazzina di Marfisa d'Este. Castello Estense has a TripExpert Score of 94 with positive reviews from 5 reviews such as Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Castello Estense
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
Largo Castello, 44121 Ferrara
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Complete with moat and drawbridge, Ferrara's towering castle was commissioned by Nicolò II d'Este in 1385. Initially it was intended to protect him and his family from the town's irate..." Full review
Fodor's "The former seat of Este power, this massive castle dominates the center of town." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The powerful edifice, built in 1385 and transformed in the 16C into a princely abode, was the home of the Este family." Full review
Afar Magazine "Explore a castle with a moat and dungeon - no better place to let the kids' imaginations run wild." Full review
Frommer's "With its moat, hefty brick walls, drawbridges, heavy gates, and four sturdy towers, the domain of the Este family still suggests power and might, just as it was intended to do" Full review
Palazzina di Marfisa d'Este Fodor's Lonely Planet
Corso della Giovecca, 170, Ferrara
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Fodor's "On the busy Corso Giovecca, this grandiose 16th-century palace belonged to a great patron of the arts."
Lonely Planet "The Palazzina di Marfisa d’Este reveals ornate 16th-century decorations and a shady garden." Full review
