Are the museums closing? In Ferrara, Visit Ferrara tours continue anyway.

The closure of museums imposed by the latest dpcm was a very hard blow to culture that was already coming from the measure to close cinemas and theaters. Many have therefore had to adapt or find alternatives so that the public does not miss out on contact with art and culture: there are no longer any museums that are equipping themselves online, but an interesting example (at least for places that are not yet in the red zone or in strict lockdown) comes from Ferrara, where, despite the situation, the Visit Ferrara consortium has chosen to continue a tradition that has been going on for some time, that of guided tours, outdoor walks to discover the most significant emergencies of the city and beyond. If it is true, as is often repeated, that Italy is an “open-air museum,” in Ferrara the consortium seeks to make the most of the potential of this expression by continuing with a fixed appointment that can be booked via the Web.

The tours, titled Raccontare Ferrara (Telling Ferrara), are promoted by the Visit Ferrara consortium, are held on Saturdays and, organizers point out, take place in complete safety, since it is compulsory to strictly observe health protocols and since participation is limited. “A service and a nice opportunity to visit the city and delve into many historical aspects,” says Culture Councillor Matteo Fornasini. "Telling Ferrara is also an opportunity for those who are from the area, or for those who are in Ferrara for work, to discover or rediscover some of the most evocative places, narrated and illustrated by professional guides."

It is also an opportunity to ensure job continuity for tour guides, since the tours are led by tour guides licensed for the Emilia Romagna region. And they are aimed not only at groups, but also at individuals, couples or small groups who want to learn more about the city. The tours last two hours, have a fixed route (starting from the Estense Castle and then visiting, again outdoors, the Cathedral, San Romano Street and Via delle Volte, and the Jewish Ghetto) and cost 8 euros per person. An initiative that could be replicated elsewhere.

There are also several tour guides in Ferrara who organize private tours: there are 150 licensed tour guides in the city who provide appointments tailored to the needs of those who want to get to know the city.

Pictured: the Visit Ferrara tour last Saturday.

Are the museums closing? In Ferrara, Visit Ferrara tours continue anyway.

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