le mura di ferrara

Gian59

The very ancient walls around the city are the favourite place of citizens for walking and jogging in the nature. Here you can find people from very early in the morning till dusk.

729thomasp

I can recommend the Old Town of Ferrara. The Renaissance is there on life in this buildings. This Wall is a good Thing to see with some informations about it. When you are in Northern Italy, then you must visit Ferrara.

Derek270

A fantastic walk in the beautiful town of Ferrara. Do it, i enjoyed the place and the story of this walls

Rick_TravelLocal

A good way to explore the city: riding a bike on or along the walls it's under 15 km and it's only interrupted in a couple of places near the rail station.

Egus

It's not completley intact, and at parts you need to use the walkways going aroung it, instead of upon it. It's where half the city do their evening power walk or run. It's great to join them.

677cherylh

We cycled. You can hire bikes at many outlets in the city. The width and surface on the top of the walls varies but basically it's wide and smooth. Some of the paths are outside but alongside the walls and these are narrower and can be busy. There are very few sections where you have to peddle uphill and these only occur when you go up and over road crossings. Otherwise it's flat and a very easy ride. But be warned! Keep your map handy because there are some gaps where it's very easy to lose your way. A great way to experience another of the many attractions of this historic gem of a city!

giorgiosydney

It's a very long walk if you choose to do all of it. Just a section of the wall walk will suffice to give you an idea, considering that from the wall yiu'll see very little of them, as you are on them, and very little of the city. Still a very nice walk for a sunny and hot summer day

BERTH3191

get a bike and ride the length of them both on top amidst the treees and below to appreciate the structure

Barb1322

We were staying in Bologna and debated between taking train to Lucca or Ferrara to bicycle. We have been to Lucca in the past and loved it. We were told, and had read, that Ferrara was pretty much the same so we chose to train to Ferrara since it was closer. We had a fine time in Ferrara and would have thought it was even grander if we had not been to Lucca and could compare. The wall in Ferrara no way compares to Lucca's. The wall in Ferrara is not continuous, is narrower, and not good for biking in many places. Views from the wall in Lucca are nicer. And, biking the streets of Lucca is much more enjoyable. The drivers in Ferrara were down right inconsiderate and dangerous at times. Once we found a good safe biking area and neighborhood, we had a good time, but it took awhile to scout it out. It was very easy to reach by train from Bologna.

Caravanserai

We took complimentary bicycles from the hotel and explored several lovely streets and the travelled along the bicycle path around part of the walls and partly used the path on the top of the walls. Everyone (young and old) seems to cycle in Ferrara and this trip enabled us to enjoy peacefully the wonderful green spaces and trees that exist around the walls. One has to carefully navigate a few parts where the walls haven't survived but this proved to be a pleasant challenge

justculturaltourism

During our stay in Ferrara, we hired bikes and went to around the wall according to our guidebook. We were amazed at the intact parts of the wall standing as if built recently. It's both inspiring and healthy to bike around it. We will definitely return there.

kasjeta

My daughter and I walked on foot only partly walls. Best by bicycle, this time we did not. How was the first May, everything was green, a true paradise to enjoy. We could see on all sides because of Ferrara is located in the valley. We saw a water tower, a factory chimney. Walls and everything that reminds me of childhood and my hometown. I do not believe that tourists photographing such things :)))

Tonvanhappen

The mura serves all, wether you want to walk, jog, ride a bike or walk your dog. Flat terrain, well maintained and easy to navigate. Great way to meet locals, of which many (unfortunately for me) speak little or no english.

sarahd216

Great idea for a spring bike ride, or summer picnic. Not touristy at all and very impressive piece of architecture

Ouragan6679

I have lived my whole life in a crowded city, modern, cool, rich and full of activities. Moving to ferrara for educational purposes was not easy; however this city had mesmerized me with its mura. Incredibly beautiful, embracing the city with high trees that seem to talk to you every time you wish to look for their company. When choosing to stroll down le mura di Ferrara, you have the best views of all the city corners and you enjoy a great sense of the dolce vita. Not to mention the beauty of dawn and sunset when there.