Ferrara and its 17 pearls
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JOURNEY THROUGH A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE TERRITORY (7 Mb) The tool of excellence for discovering the entire territory of the province of Ferrara.
VISITING FERRARA (2 Mb) Guide with detailed information on monuments and museums of Ferrara.
TOURIST MAP OF THE PROVINCE (12 Mb) A valuable tool for all those preparing to visit the territory.
MAP OF FERRARA (3 Mb) Monumental map of the city.
PANORAMIC WHEELS (14 Mb) A guide dedicated to cycle tourism enthusiasts.
Ferrara and its typical products
The cuisine of Ferrara is a happy combination of noble and popular culinary traditions. Cappellacci, salama da sugo, and Ferrara bread are never missing from the tables of old taverns, trattorias and refined restaurants that share the discreet charm of bygone times. The most renowned products of tradition or those awarded the European IGP, DOP and DOC marks are also known as 'The 17 pearls of Ferrara'.
Garlic of Voghiera
Production area: Clay and silty soils of the plain around Voghiera.
Eel of the Comacchio Valleys
Has its natural habitat in the Comacchio Valleys and boasts a great culinary tradition.
Green Asparagus of Altedo – IGP
Production area: in the province of Ferrara and in particular in the Mesola area.
Pumpkin Cappellacci of Ferrara
Delicious speciality born at the Este court with a filling based on local pumpkin, famous for its quality.
Carrot of the Ferrara Delta
Production area: in the territories of Goro, Codigoro, Mesola, Lagosanto and Comacchio.
Watermelon of Ferrara
Main production areas: Bondeno, Berra, Jolanda, Ostellato, Argenta, Codigoro and Comacchio.
Coppia Ferrarese – IGP
Elegant and noble in origin, with a unique flavour, it is a pride of Italian gastronomy.
Melon of Emilia
Important production in Bondeno, hamlets of Gavello and Zerbinate, in Codigoro and the Mezzano area.
Pampepato of Ferrara
The most typical Ferrara sweet, dating back to the 1600s, created by nuns in the shape of a 'skullcap'.
Pear of Emilia Romagna – IGP
Production area: throughout the province of Ferrara, with important quantities and quality.
Peach and Nectarine of Romagna – IGP
Production area: Argenta, Cento, Codigoro, Massa Fiscalia, Portomaggiore, Sant'Agostino, Tresigallo, Poggio Renatico, Voghiera.
Rice of the Po Delta – IGP
Produced in the area of the Grande Bonifica Ferrarese towards the Po Delta.
Salama da sugo
With an intense and spicy flavour, it has ancient origins and artisanal preparation.
Salame 'Zia Ferrarese'
Traditional salami of the Ferrara countryside, made with pork and macerated in white wine.
Ferrara Salame
The garlic salame is prepared with the noblest parts of the pig: the loin, the shoulder and the ham.
Wines of Bosco Eliceo – DOC
Production area: in the sandy soils, along the dune ridges of the coast and valleys of the Po Delta.
Clam of Goro
The ancient village of Goro is the reference point in Italy for the production of this mollusc.
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