Castello Estense

The Castello Estense ('Este castle') or castello di San Michele ('St. Michael's castle') is a moated medieval castle in the center of Ferrara, northern Italy. It consists of a large block with four corner towers.

Castle Estense
Castello Estense (in Italian)
Exterior view and moat
Location within Italy
General information
Architectural styleRenaissance
Town or cityFerrara
CountryEmilia-Romagna, Italy
Coordinates44°50′15″N 11°37′10″E
Construction started29 September 1385
ClientNiccolò II of Este
OwnerProvince of Ferrara
Design and construction
Architect(s)Bartolino da Novara, Girolamo da Carpi
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