the palio 2024

For over fifty years, hundreds of volunteers belonging to eight districts have kept alive the historical memory of the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance, through one of the most fascinating events of the city: the Palio.

Foto archivio Rione Santo Spirito

Ferrara, the palio and the propitiatory dinner


1st day Arrival and accommodation in private rooms. Entrance and guided tour of the Estense Castle. In the afternoon visit to the Renaissance city and the Addizione Erculea. In the evening Propitiatory Dinner at one of the districts of the Palio, a ritual to share the spirit of belonging of the volunteers and discover how they prepare all year round for what is for them the most important event.

2nd day
Day at disposal to discover the medieval city, its museums and monuments. Lunch/ tasting excellences of the territory. In the afternoon you can participate in the famous Palio in Piazza Ariostea. Free dinner and overnight in the hotel.

3rd day
Breakfast at the hotel and time to complete your visit to Ferrara. We recommend the purchase of the myfe card, a special card that allows you to enter most of the monuments of Ferrara and also includes the tourist tax.

P.S.: The calendar of the events of the Palio has not yet been published, so it may undergo changes and changes.