Castello Estense
One of the few castles with the original medieval moat in Italy.
Castello Estense (Este Castle), also known as Castello di San Michele (Saint Michael’s Castle), is a moated medieval castle in Ferrara, located in the historical center of the city.
In May 1385, the people of Ferrara, hearing of another tax increase, revolted against it.
After this incident, Niccolò II considered it essential to equip himself with a fortified structure for the defense of his court.
In 1860, Ferrara became part of the Kingdom of Italy, and Castello Estense became state property.
In 1874, it was purchased by the provincial administration of Ferrara, which began to use the castle as the seat of its offices and the prefecture.
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