Wonderful Ferrara was the home of the powerful Este family who gave great patronage to the arts. Lucrezia Borgia lived here after marrying into the family. Limited car traffic in the historic center of the city encouraged us to make a walking tour. Our walk began with a story of poor Savonarola, a priest who broke with the church, was hanged, then burned in 1497. Makes a person pause to consider the cruelty of the Chruch. I'm so glad I live now, when I am free to pursue my philosophical, religious, and political inclinations witout fear of retaliation.
Gary - Then as now, it's all about money and power.
Now I understand why Ferrara is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Magnificent Medieval and Renaissance buildings decorate narrow, cobble-stone streets. The city is enclosed by ancient walls and the walls are surrounded by tree-filled parks.
Oh! Spring is in full bloom here with flowers and flowering trees.
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| Cattedrale - front |
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| Cattedrale - side |
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