Ferrara · Italy
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995Castello Estense tickets: €12
Main adult ticket: Castle museum. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta.
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- Castle museumChild price is for ages 11 to 17; one child aged 11 to 17 goes free with each paying adult. Reduced €10 for over 65s, groups of 15 or more, university students, FAI and COOP Alleanza 3.0 members, and holders of a Fondazione Ferrara Arte exhibition ticket. €2 off when the south wing and dressing rooms are closedChild €5€12
- Lions' Tower (Torre dei Leoni), on top of the museum ticketFree for under 11s and MyFe card holders€2
- MyFe Card (Ferrara's museums pass), 2 days3 days €22, 6 days €25€20
Main ticket €12 (about US$13 · £10, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Children under 11, one child aged 11 to 17 with each paying adult, disabled visitors and their companions, tour guides and teachers at work, journalists, first-year University of Ferrara students, and anyone on their birthday.
Opening hours
Wednesday to Monday, 10am to 6pm; closed Tuesdays and 25 December. The ticket office closes at 5:15pm; last ticket for the Lions' Tower 4:30pm. The tower is closed on 30 and 31 December.
Booking
Booking online through the City of Ferrara's museum booking page is strongly recommended; groups (up to 25) must book.
World Heritage site
Part of Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta, on UNESCO's list since 1995 (extended in 1999). Listed as an exchange of ideas, rare evidence of a culture, a landmark of its kind and a traditional way of life.
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Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Castello Estense?
The main adult ticket (Castle museum) costs €12, about US$13 · £10. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit the Castello Estense for free?
Children under 11, one child aged 11 to 17 with each paying adult, disabled visitors and their companions, tour guides and teachers at work, journalists, first-year University of Ferrara students, and anyone on their birthday.
When is the Castello Estense open?
Wednesday to Monday, 10am to 6pm; closed Tuesdays and 25 December. The ticket office closes at 5:15pm; last ticket for the Lions' Tower 4:30pm. The tower is closed on 30 and 31 December.
Do you need to book Castello Estense tickets in advance?
Booking online through the City of Ferrara's museum booking page is strongly recommended; groups (up to 25) must book.
Is the Castello Estense a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta, on UNESCO's list since 1995, listed as an exchange of ideas, rare evidence of a culture, a landmark of its kind and a traditional way of life.