San Francesco, Ferrara

Name: San Francesco
Address: Piazza S. Francesco, Ferrara, 44121, Italy
Telephone: +39 0532 209646

#15 among attractions in Ferrara

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San Francesco is a late-Renaissance, Roman Catholic minor basilica church located on via Terranuova in Ferrara, region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. ()

Local name: Chiesa di San Francesco Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 44°50'3"N, 11°37'30"E

Address

Piazza S. FrancescoFerrara 44121 Italy

Contact

+39 0532 209646

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San Francesco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castello Estense, Ferrara Cathedral, City Theater, Palazzo Roverella.

~1930 ftNW
Landmark 14th-century castle and museum
Castello Estense, Ferrara
10 min walk • The Castello Estense, also known as the Este Castle, is a grandiose moated medieval fortress that stands at the heart of Ferrara, Italy. This impressive structure, with its drawbridges, dungeons, and imposing towers, offers visitors a glimpse into the lavish yet...
~1350 ftNW
Striking 1100s Romanesque cathedral
Ferrara Cathedral, Ferrara
7 min walk • 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.
~1660 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
City Theater, Ferrara
8 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.
~1430 ftNW
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Architecture
Palazzo Roverella, Ferrara
7 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.
~1720 ftNW
Church, Baroque architecture
San Carlo Borromeo, Ferrara
9 min walk • San Carlo Borromeo is a Baroque, Roman Catholic church located on Corso Giovecca #191, a block east of the Castello Estense in Ferrara, region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
~1690 ftSE
Palace-turned-museum with historical art
Palazzo Schifanoia, Ferrara
9 min walk • Palazzo Schifanoia is a Renaissance palace in Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna built for the Este family.
~1510 ftSE
Church
Chiesa di Santa Maria in Vado, Ferrara
8 min walk • Santa Maria in Vado is a church located on Via Borgovado number 3 in Ferrara, Region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
~890 ftNW
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Baroque architecture
Palazzo Bevilacqua-Costabili, Ferrara
5 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.
~1290 ftE
Vernacular architecture, Museum, Historical place
Palazzina Marfisa d'Este, Ferrara
7 min walk • The Palazzina Marfisa d'Este is a Renaissance-style small palace, once suburban, and sometimes referred to as a villa, located on Corso Giovecca #170, just east of Central Ferrara, region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It was constructed in 1559 by the peripatetic Francesco d'Este, and inherited by his daughter, Marfisa in 1578.
~810 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Corpus Domini, Ferrara
4 min walk • The Corpus Domini Monastery is a monastery at 4 via Pergolato in Ferrara. It first was founded as a house of penitent women, and became a Poor Clares Observant Franciscan convent in 1431. It was the home of Caterina Vigri from 1431-1456.
~740 ftW
Museum, Synagogue
Ferrara Synagogue, Ferrara
4 min walk • The Ferrara Synagogue is a synagogue located in Ferrara, Italy. The synagogue is the only surviving representative of the several synagogues that once flourished in Ferrara. It is located in the historic Jewish community building of 1421 at 95 via Mazzini, which once housed two other synagogues, destroyed by fascists during World War II.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Francesco?

Nearby attractions include Casa Romei, Ferrara (3 min walk), Università degli Studi di Ferrara, Ferrara (3 min walk), Ferrara Synagogue, Ferrara (4 min walk), Palazzo Pendaglia, Ferrara (4 min walk).

How to get to San Francesco by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Francesco:

Bus

Giovecca - Montebello • Lines: 1, 21, 330, 331, 4, 6, 7, 9 (4 min walk)
Giovecca - Parco Pareschi • Lines: 1, 21, 330, 6, 7, 9 (4 min walk)

Train

Ferrara Via Boschetto (29 min walk)
Ferrara (31 min walk)