Michelangelo Antonioni's Spots in Ferrara:
1. Casa Bassani (via Cisterna del Follo 1) - Start your journey into Antonioni's Ferrara from this historic residence. Get your camera ready! (private residence, not open to the public)
2. Antonioni Family Homes (via San Maurelio 10 and via Brasavola 14) - In this second stop of our tour, discover the family homes where the director grew up. (private residence, not open to the public)
3. The City Walls - Mentioned in the book Fare un film è per me vivere (1994). Walking here will make you feel like you’re on a film set.
4. Corso Ercole I d'Este and Palazzo Prosperi Sacrati - Location of Cronaca di un amore (1950) and Beyond the Clouds (1995). This street is the beating heart of the historic center.
5. Via Borgo dei Leoni - Capture a striking view of where the historic Liceo Ludovico Ariosto was located, now the seat of the Court, featured in Cronaca di un amore (1950).
6. Tennis Club Marfisa (via Aurelio Saffi 4) - A must-see for fans of Cronaca di un amore (1950).
7. Castello Estense - Heading back through the streets of the Addizione Erculea, admire the southern turrets, an undisputed symbol of Ferrara, featured in Le amiche (1955).
8. Piazza del Municipio - A key location in Beyond the Clouds (1995). Take the opportunity to capture the essence of the square from various perspectives.
9. Corso Martiri della Libertà - Continue tracing Beyond the Clouds (1995) with a peaceful walk along this course, reliving the film's magical atmospheres.
10. Corner of via Praisolo and via Girolamo Savonarola - Discover the special spot where history comes alive in Cronaca di un amore (1950).
11. Michelangelo Antonioni's Tomb - Extend your walk to visit the magnificent Certosa Monumentale and pay homage to the director at his final resting place. Antonioni’s tomb is within this open-air museum, which you can find by following the ‘Le sette arti’ (The Seven Arts) tour.
Want to immerse yourself in the artist's work? Visit Spazio Antonioni, the city's new museum!
