Verginese Castle

Le Occare Farmhouse
An ancient Farmhouse in the countryside of Ferrara

The "Delizia del Verginese" was one of the many castles that the Lords of Este built in the countryside to go hunting and to spend the summertime far from the sultriness of the town. Designed by the architect Girolamo da Carpi under the commitment of Alfonso I d'Este, was a gift to his lover, the beautiful courtesan Laura Dianti.

Delizia del Verginese

A magnificent conservative restoration has bring to a new life this elegant little castle, now used for art exhibitions and concerts. In this moment and until the end of May 2007 you can visit the important exhibition "Mors Immatura, the Fadiens and their necropolis". It is opened to the visitors from Tuesday to Sunday.
The brolo, or renaissance garden has been recently reopened.
You can read the article published on the Italian magazine "I Viaggi di Repubblica" about Verginese Castle and its Renaissance Garden, in Italian and .pdf format.

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