Castello Estense
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The Castello Estense or castello di San Michele is a moated medieval castle in the center of Ferrara, northern Italy. It consists of a large block with four corner towers.
Exterior view and moat
The western drawbridge. The tower features machicolations near the top.
The tower that was damaged in the 2012 earthquake
Exterior view, southern side
Emilia-Romagna
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Emilia-Romagna is an administrative region of northern Italy, comprising the historical regions of Emilia and Romagna. Its capital is Bologna. It has a population of over 4.4 million in an area of 22,
Castello Estense
…Estense Castello Estense (in Italian) Exterior view and moat Location within Italy General information Architectural style Renaissance Location Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy Coordinates Construction started 29 September 1385 Client Niccolò II of Este Owner Province of Ferrara Design and construction Architects Bartolino…
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Castle Estense in Ferrara
Lagoons along the Po delta