Ferrara Cathedral

Ferrara Cathedral (Cattedrale di San Giorgio) is the Roman Catholic cathedral of Ferrara in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The building dates mainly to the medieval period and combines Romanesque and Gothic architectural elements.

The west façade is a prominent feature, richly decorated with sculptural reliefs and blind arcades that draw attention from the adjoining square. Inside the cathedral visitors see a basilica plan with multiple naves and a series of chapels containing religious artworks and architectural details from later periods.

Construction of the present cathedral began in the medieval period, with major works carried out from the 12th century onward; Gothic and later Renaissance interventions altered and expanded the fabric over subsequent centuries. The building has served as the seat of the Archdiocese of Ferrara and as the city’s principal church throughout its history.

The cathedral stands on the Piazza del Duomo in central Ferrara, immediately beside the Castello Estense and within the historic centre of the city.

• Setting: Located on the city's cathedral square, immediately adjacent to the Castello Estense and the civic centre of Ferrara.
• Period: Principal fabric dates to the medieval period with later Gothic and Renaissance additions.