Ferrara Cathedral, Ferrara

Name: Ferrara Cathedral
Address: Piazza della Cattedrale, Ferrara, 44121, Italy
Telephone: +39 0532 207449

#4 among attractions in Ferrara

Church, Top attraction, Romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

Ferrara Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral and minor basilica in Ferrara, Northern Italy. Dedicated to Saint George, the patron saint of the city, it is the seat of the Archbishop of Ferrara and the largest religious building in the city. ()

Local name: Cattedrale di San Giorgio Completed: XVII centuryArchitectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 44°50'8"N, 11°37'13"E

Address

Piazza della CattedraleFerrara 44121 Italy

Contact

+39 0532 207449

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Day trips

Ferrara Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castello Estense, Palazzo dei Diamanti, City Theater, Palazzo Roverella.

~760 ftN
Landmark 14th-century castle and museum
Castello Estense, Ferrara
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Renaissance palace with art exhibitions
Palazzo dei Diamanti, Ferrara
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~660 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
City Theater, Ferrara
4 min walk • The Teatro Comunale in Ferrara is an opera house, located in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, and built between 1786 and 1797 with seating for 990.
~740 ftNE
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Palazzo Roverella, Ferrara
4 min walk • The Palazzo Roverella is a Renaissance-style palace located at the corner of Corso della Giovecca #47, at the intersection with Via Boldini, in Ferrara, Italy.
~1780 ftW
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Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah, Ferrara
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~820 ftN
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San Carlo Borromeo, Ferrara
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~990 ftW
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Hotel Santo Stefano, Ferrara
5 min walk • The church of Santo Stefano or San Stefano Protomartire is among the oldest in Ferrara, Italy. It is located on Piazetta Sant'Etienne, a few blocks west of the Ferrara Cathedral.
~1620 ftNW
Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Bentivoglio, Ferrara
8 min walk • The Palazzo Bentivoglio is a late-Renaissance palace located on Via Garibaldi in central Ferrara, Region of Emilia-Romagna...
~1350 ftSE
Church
San Francesco, Ferrara
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~540 ftE
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Baroque architecture
Palazzo Bevilacqua-Costabili, Ferrara
3 min walk • The Palazzo Bevilacqua-Costabili is a Renaissance palace located on Via Voltapaletto 11 in central Ferrara, Region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It should not be confused with the Palazzo Bevilacqua in Verona, designed by Michele Sanmicheli.
~790 ftSW
Church
San Paolo, Ferrara
4 min walk • The Church of San Paolo in Ferrara is located on corso Porta Reno 60, a few blocks south of the Ferrara Cathedral, facing piazzetta Alberto Schiatti. It is considered the pantheon for famous citizens of the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ferrara Cathedral open?

Ferrara Cathedral is open:

Monday 7:30 am - 12 pm & 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am - 12 pm & 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am - 12 pm & 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Thursday 7:30 am - 12 pm & 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 12 pm & 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Saturday 7:30 am - 12 pm & 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Sunday 7:30 am - 12 pm & 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Ferrara Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Piazza Trento e Trieste, Ferrara (1 min walk), Piazza del Municipio, Ferrara (3 min walk), Palazzo Municipale, Ferrara (3 min walk), Piazza Savonarola, Ferrara (3 min walk).

How to get to Ferrara Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ferrara Cathedral:

Bus

Corso Porta Reno • Lines: 11A, 11B (3 min walk)
Giovecca - Teatini • Lines: 1, 21, 3, 330, 4, 6, 7, 9 (4 min walk)

Train

Ferrara (25 min walk)
Ferrara Aleotti (29 min walk)