Italy · 14th century
Palazzo Schifanoia is a Renaissance palace in Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna (Italy) built for the Este family. The name "Schifanoia" is thought to originate from "schifare la noia" meaning literally to "escape from boredom" which describes accurately the original intention of the palazzo and the other villas in close proximity where the Este court relaxed. The highlights of its decorations are the allegorical frescoes with details in tempera by or after Francesco del Cossa and Cosmè Tura, executed ca 1469–70, a unique survival of their time.
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Palazzo Schifanoia ranks #1,163 of 9,079 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #88 of the 560 mapped in Italy. Founded c. 1350, it is older than 55% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 755 atlas entries founded in the 14th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 4,060 times in the last 60 days, more than 83% of the atlas. Wikidata records about 58,000 visitors in 2022. 5 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Ferrara, 1 km away. See how Italy compares in the castle statistics.
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