Palazzo Schifanoia (Феррара)

Italy / Emilia-Romagna / Ferrara / Феррара
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Palazzo Schifanoia is a Renaissance palace in Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna (Italy) built for the Este family. The name "Schifanoia" is thought to originate from "schivar la noia" meaning literally to "escape from boredom" which describes accurately the original intention of the palazzo and the other villas in close proximity where the Este court relaxed. The highlights of its decorations are the allegorical frescoes with details in tempera by or after Francesco del Cossa and Cosmè Tura, executed ca 1469–70, a unique survival of their time.

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  1. Museum of Ancient Art
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palazzo_Schifanoia
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Coordinates:   44°49'49"N   11°37'44"E
This article was last modified 13 years ago