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The Cavallini Sgarbi Collection. From Niccolò dell’Arca to Gaetano Previati. Treasures of art for Ferrara

Saturday March 3rd, 2018, Categories  News

Mostra Sgarbi-Cavallini 2018

More than 100 masterpieces from the Cavallini Sgarbi Collection on display at the Estense Castle of Ferrara

On Saturday, February 3rd, at the Este Castle of Ferrara, the exhibition “La collezione Cavallini Sgarbi. Da Niccolò dell’Arca a Gaetano Previati. Tesori d’arte per Ferrara” will open to the public.
 
The exhibition is dedicated to the Cavallini Sgarbi Collection, 130 works of art with paintings and sculptures, from the beginning of the XV Century to the XX Century, which have been collected by the art critic Vittorio Sgarbi and his family, and come from the Cavallini Sgarbi Foundation. Elisabetta Sgarbi, on behalf of her Foundation, wanted this exhibition to tell the story of a great cultural activity and of a very passionate family of art collectors in Ferrara.
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A River of Music 2017

Tuesday June 20th, 2017, Categories  News

un fiume di musica 2017

Ferrara, music aperitifs along the river every Thursday night .

During the months of June and July, every Thursday night from 7 PM, the “Docks” area in front of Palazzo Savonuzzi will become a square on the river, due to the music aperitifs organized by Scuola di Musica Moderna-Associazione Musicisti di Ferrara.

Every Thursday, it will be possible to listen to live music, and it will also possible to taste delicious dishes prepared by “Ristorante Max”, “La Romantica”, “Pronto Pesce” and “Golosità Ferraresi”.

From 9,30 PM to 11,30 PM, “Nena b-side” will be organized, with its night navigations.

“Un Fiume di Musica” is organized in collaboration with Consorzio Wunderkammer, within the “Smart Dock” Project and the “Giardino Creativo” Project.

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Palio of Ferrara 2017

Monday May 1st, 2017, Categories  News

Palio di Ferrara

A month of celebrations, parades, flag-throwing competitions and a spectacular horse race in Piazza Ariostea.

The Palio was made official in 1279 and rapidly transformed into the symbol of a glorious and fascinating Renaissance.

Since then rituals and dates have only changed slightly, celebration in the town has not been altered. A month of celebrations, parades, races and competitions between the eight Contrade [quarters tied to the parish] to win the precious drape dedicated to Saint George, the patron saint of Ferrara.

The already warm month of May welcomes the figurants in original costume who parade through the streets of the city centre and the hard-fought flag-throwing competitions in Piazza del Municipio take us up to the spectacular horse race in Piazza Ariostea.

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(Italiano) Interno Verde

Saturday April 29th, 2017, Categories  News

Interno Verde 2017

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Renaissance Carnival in Ferrara

Wednesday February 1st, 2017, Categories  News

Carnevale a Ferrara 2017

The atmosphere of the Este masquerades will arise: after almost five hundred years, the amazing Carnival of Ferrara Court is organized in the very heart of Italian Renaissance.

The ancient palaces, the beautiful Este Castle, the roads and squares of Ferrara, are still the same as in the Renaissance period, all year round.
This unique City Centre, listed in the UNESCO Heritage, goes back to its most authentic atmosphere during the Carnival, for a great celebration of the Este period.
 
The event will be dedicated to Eleanor of Aragon, the first Duchess of Ferrara, who entered the city for the first time on July 3 rd , 1473, during a long celebration with parades, theatre shows, and many decorations dedicated to the Moon, the Sun and the Planets, designated to protect Ercole I of Este’s b...
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Ferrara in Jazz 2016

Monday November 21st, 2016, Categories  News

Ferrara Jazz Festival

From October to April the Torrione San Giovanni, a splendid round tower along the Renaissance city walls, becomes a venue for jazz lovers.

Since 1999, the Jazz Club is hosted by the beautiful Torrione di San Giovanni, which is a part of the city walls. There, it is possible to enjoy about 90 concerts, from September to late April.

Many important characters of the international jazz panorama have played there, making one of the best European jazz clubs out of it.
Many collaborations have been organized in the last few years: with Ferrara Musica, Ferrara Arte, Conservatorio G. Frescobaldi, Memorial Mirto Govoni, Jazz Cafè dell’Antica Fiera di Portomaggiore, and Bologna Jazz Festival.

Every Monday, Friday and Saturday evening the major interpreters on the national and international scene ...

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Internazionale in Ferrara 2016

Sunday September 25th, 2016, Categories  News

Festival Internazionale a Ferrara

A series of free lectures and meetings held by journalists and authors from all over the world.

From September 30th to October 2nd, the tenth edition of the festival of journalism “Internazionale a Ferrara” will take place.

Journalists and authors from all over the world come to Ferrara for a series of free lectures and meetings on current events, culture, international politics, social changes and future scenarios of the world economy. The aim of the whole event will be the creation of an issue of the “Internazionale” review.

The festival will be organized by Comune di Ferrara, Provincia di Ferrara, Internazionale and Arci Ferrara , along with Regione Emilia-Romagna, Teatro Comunale Foundation, and the IF Association...

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Orlando Furioso: 500 years – What Ariosto saw when he closed his eyes

Saturday August 27th, 2016, Categories  News

Orlando Furioso - cosa vedeva l'Ariosto con i suoi occhi
An exciting adventure in the universe of Ariosto, among battles and tournaments, knights and lovers, desires and magic, thanks to the masterpieces of the best artists of the time – from Andrea Mantegna to Leonardo da Vinci, from Dosso Dossi to Raphael, from Michelangelo to Titian.

What did Ludovico Ariosto see when he closed his eyes? Which images crowded his mind when he was composing the poem which marked the Italian Renaissance? Which art masterpieces inspired his creativity?

These are the questions the exhibition organised by the Foundation Ferrara Arte in order to celebrate the five hundred year anniversary from the first edition of the Orlando Furioso, is trying to answer...
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Ferrara Balloons Festival 2016

Friday August 12th, 2016, Categories  News

Ferrara Balloons
Free balloon flights, competitions, and a spectacular night flight with lighted balloons.

Ferrara Balloons Festival is one of the largest festivals of hot-air ballooning in Europe, with over 180,000 visitors on the 300,000 square meters of the Bassani Urban Park. More than 3,000 flights and 30 teams from Italy and abroad, bringing their many-coloured craft and special shapes, and more than 300 shows will light the green oasis just outside the Renaissance walls of the Unesco World Heritage City. After gaining the “Italian Heritage” acknowledgement, the Festival is going to take place from September, 9th , to 18th , 2016.

The most important Balloons Festival in Italy, and one of the best in Europe, this event is a perfect mix of attractions and novelties to entertain all guests, in a...

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