Begun in 1099, this cathedral is one of the masterpieces of Italian Romanesque art. It is by the Lombard architect Lanfranco , the Maestri Campionesi (Campionesi Masters) and the sculptor Wiligelmo . As well as remarkable external sculpted decora..

With 600 000 volumes and 15 000 manuscripts, this is one of the richest libraries in Italy. The high point is undoubtedly the Bible of Borso d'Este , with 1 020 pages illuminated by Ferrara artists in the 15C among whom was Tadeo Crivelli .

The gallery opens with a bust of Francesco I of Este, a masterpiece by Bernini. It has paintings from the 15C Modena school which was much influenced by the Ferrarese school represented here by Cosmè Tura . Venetian and Bologna masters linked to the..

This noble and majestic palace was begun in 1634 under Francesco I of Este and today houses the Infantry and Cavalry schools.

This museum houses the famous 12C metopes . These bas-reliefs which used to top the flying buttresses of the building portray wandering players and symbols which are completely incomprehensible today. They are a model of near classical balance.