Ferrara, Italy is a wonderful city: half medieval, half renaissance, and generally low on tourism. There's plenty to see and experience here.. Among the sights in Ferrara are a castle, a cathedral, and the city hall. The Romanesque cathedral, or Duomo, is a remarkable 12th century church with baroque interiors. You feel an undeniable sense of history while walking through its streets. There's the magnificent and imposing castle, which stands in the middle of this Italian town.