Introduction
Ferrara and the Po Delta preserve unique flavors: cappellacci di zucca, salama da sugo, and anguilla from the valleys.
The area boasts 4 protected-designation products and 4 dishes of the local tradition and 1 UNESCO heritage sites.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Here are the upcoming events in Ferrara e Delta:
Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Ferrara e Delta:
Sagra dell'Anguilla
OttobreComacchio
Celebrazione dell'anguilla marinata nelle Valli di Comacchio.
Palio di Ferrara
Ultima domenica di maggioFerrara · Dal 1259
Il palio più antico del mondo con corsa di cavalli e corteo estense.
Buskers Festival
AgostoFerrara · Dal 1988
Il più grande festival europeo di artisti di strada.
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Ferrara e Delta represent the excellence of the area:
Cross-shaped bread with interwoven crispy crusts, crunchy and unique.
Ferrara's pork sausage made with wine and spices, cooked and served with mashed potatoes.
White garlic with a sweet and delicate flavor, cultivated in the lower Ferrara area.
Eel from the Valli di Comacchio, a thousand-year-old tradition.
What to eat in Ferrara e Delta
Large ravioli filled with violina pumpkin, Parmigiano cheese and nutmeg.
Boiled pork sausage, halved and served with mashed potatoes.
Spit-roasted eel marinated in vinegar.
Spiced dessert with chocolate, almonds and spices, coated with dark chocolate.
Traditions & Culture
The world's oldest palio still held (since 1259), featuring horse racing and competing districts.
Europe's largest street performer festival in the Este historic center.
UNESCO Heritage
Renaissance historic center of the Este family and the Po Delta landscape.
Nature Parks & Protected Areas
Wetland of international importance with flamingos and birdlife.
Historical Figures
Author of Orlando Furioso, he lived at the Este court in Ferrara.
Author of 'The Garden of the Finzi-Continis', a novel set in Ferrara.
Local Communities
The festivals and events in Ferrara e Delta are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:
Curiosities
“The Palio di Ferrara (1259) is the world's oldest palio still in operation.”
“Ferrara's Salama da sugo must cook for 8 hours before being served with mashed potatoes.”
“Comacchio is called the 'little Venice' for its canals and bridges in the Po Delta.”
“The Coppia Ferrarese IGP's cross shape dates back to the Este court in 1287.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1What DOP and IGP products are found in Ferrara and Delta?expand_more
Ferrara and Delta are home to 4 protected designation products, including: Coppia Ferrarese (IGP), Salama da sugo (IGP), Aglio di Voghiera (DOP), Anguilla del Delta del Po (PAT).
2What should you eat in Ferrara and Delta?expand_more
Typical dishes from Ferrara and Delta include: Cappellacci di zucca, Salama da sugo con purè, Anguilla marinata di Comacchio, Pampepato ferrarese. Each of these dishes tells the gastronomic tradition of the territory.
3What UNESCO heritage sites are in Ferrara and Delta?expand_more
Ferrara and Delta are home to 1 UNESCO site: Ferrara, Renaissance city, and its Po Delta (Cultural, 1995).
4What are the most famous festivals in Ferrara and Delta?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Ferrara and Delta: Sagra dell'Anguilla (Comacchio, October); Palio di Ferrara (Ferrara, Last Sunday of May); Buskers Festival (Ferrara, August).
5What natural parks are in Ferrara and Delta?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Ferrara and Delta include: Parco del Delta del Po (Emilia-Romagna section) (Regional Park).
6Who organizes the festivals in Ferrara and Delta?expand_more
Festivals in Ferrara and Delta are organized by local communities such as Pro Loco Comacchio and the Consorzio della Coppia Ferrarese. These local associations and organizations are the guardians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.