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Ferrara Buskers Festival
Various venues - dal 23/08/2013 al 01/09/2013
The Ferrara Buskers festival is a big event dedicated to the art of the street. The Buskers, travelling artists, enliven the city centre with a lot of performances. Many events are scheduled. For many spectators the Festiv...
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Sorolla. Gardens of lights
Palazzo dei Diamanti - dal 17/03/2012 al 17/06/2012
The exhibition presents, for the first time in Italy, works by Joaqui'n Sorolla (1863-1923), one of the most important artists of the modern Spanish painting. Curated by Tomas Llorens, Blanca Pons-Sorolla, Mari'a Lo'pez Fernande...
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The Palio's race
Piazza Ariostea - dal 25/05/2012 al 27/05/2012
In the days before the palio (Friday and Saturday) mandatory trial races are scheduled and on Sunday the palio takes place. 25 May at 5 pm 26 May at 9:30 am and 6 pm 27 May at 4 pm Due to the earthquake that struck the area of F...
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Ancient flag games competitions
Piazza del Municipiio - dal 06/05/2012 al 13/05/2012
Young and expert flag dancers and musicians compete in the ancient flag-throwing games of the Estensi court. 6 May - at 3 pm: Youth group 12 May - at 9 pm: Ancient flag competition 13 May - at 4 pm: Ancient flag competition.
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Historical procession
Porta degli Angeli, Corso Ercole I and Castello Estense - dal 19/05/2012 al 19/05/2012
The town is once again pervaded by the regal atmosphere of the second half of the fifteenth century. A procession, including more than thousand participants, winds its way through the city to enter the Estensi Castle and reachin...
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Blessin of the palii
Cathedral - dal 05/05/2012 al 05/05/2012
The Ducal court, ladies, knights, pages and standard beares of the eight city quartiers parade through the centre to the Cathedral for the solemn benediction of the palii (cloths, painted by Ferarrese artists, that will be given...
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Homage to the Ducke
Courtyard of the Castello Estense - dal 11/03/2012 al 01/05/2012
The city is once again pervaded by the EstensiÂs atmosphere. The eight Contrade, one to one, wearing their wonderful dress rehearsal, give tribute to the Duke of Ferrara and perform traditional plays and choreographies. When: 1...
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Teatro comunale: 2011-12 season
Teatro comunale di Ferrara - dal 15/10/2011 al 29/04/2012
The season has several surprises in store to delight the public. The programme includes drama, opera and ballet. Check the website for details.
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Ferrara Music: 2011-12 season
Teatro comunale di Ferrara - dal 23/10/2011 al 20/05/2012
The season is packed with concerts by many leading Italian and international musicians.
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Festa del regalo
Piazza Trento Trieste - dal 19/11/2011 al 08/01/2012
The traditional Christmas market offers decorations for the Christmas tree and the crib, gourmet specialities, handicrafts and numerous ideas for gifts.
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