Este Castle

Emilia-Romagna · Italia · Castle

The moat-ringed Castello Estense in the heart of Ferrara was the power base of the House of Este – and the scene of one of the Renaissance's most tragic love stories. Marquis Niccolò III's young wife Parisina Malatesta and his son Ugo, the same age and in love, began a secret affair that was revealed to the marquis. He had them thrown into the dungeons of the Lions' Tower and beheaded on 21 May 1425. Those who descend into the castle's damp cells today and stand in silence are said to hear desperate weeping from the depths – the two lovers who never found peace.

FAQ

Hvor ligger Este Castle?

Este Castle ligger i Emilia-Romagna, Italia.

Opplysningene bygger på lokal folketro og vitneskildringer.

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