Estensi, the constructive dynasty
The urbanistic structure of Ferrara, situated in the perimeter of the boundaries she is developed between Middle Ages and Renaissance, during the dominion of the dynasty Estense. Is it the result of the sum in different periods, of urban portions to the primitive nucleus of the city. (Additions). Ferrara, with the lineage Estense, becomes the capital of a modern been regional of the Renaissance and today the youngest province of the region Emilia. Estensis are a family of origin longobarda with ownership to Este. From 1240 to 1598, they are dukes of Ferrara and when are transferred in Modena the city of Ferrara returns under the dominion of the Pope. It is not to trace effortless a brief synthesis of the events of about 350 years of history Estense, without neglecting important events. With this general picture, is wanted to distinguish the constructive and entrepreneurial ability of a dynasty that doesn’t exhaust him with the described works. […]
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