Voghiera
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Destination
Romagna -
Province
Ferrara -
Distance to the main town
16 km - Where it is
- Why visit it
- Don't miss
- On the table
- Castles in the territory
- Monuments in the territory
- For more information
Where it is
This municipality is located on the right of the ancient main branch of the Po.
Why visit it
Traditionally a holiday retreat for high society, over the centuries its territory was enriched by villas and patrician homes. It was the Este family who made this area popular starting in the 15th century when the marquee Niccolò II decided to build the Delizia di Belriguardo in Voghiera.
The Civic Museum of Belriguardo is situated in the area near the tower at the entrance to Belriguardo Palace and it is divided into three sections: Renaissance, Modern Art, and Archaeology, with its Roman exhibits from nearby Voghenza, one of the oldest towns in the Province of Ferrara.
Don't miss
Delizia di Belriguardo
Built in 1435, the Delizia del Belriguardo was the first to be built outside the walls of Ferrara. It was one of the largest and most sumptuous stately homes of the Renaissance period, so much so that it was dubbed "The Versailles of the Estensi".
On the table
The garlic of Voghiera is particularly well known and has been given the Protected Geographical Origin mark. During the garlic festival in Voghiera the local producers meet to exchange their views on production techniques and garlic varieties.
Castles in the territory
Monuments in the territory
