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Palazzo Schifanoia

1470s paintingsArt museums and galleries in Emilia-RomagnaFresco paintings in Emilia-RomagnaHouses completed in the 14th centuryMuseums in Ferrara
Numismatic museums in ItalyPalaces in FerraraRenaissance architecture in FerraraRenaissance art
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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. This palace forms part of a catalogue of pleasure palaces for the Este family, including the following: Delizia di Belriguardo a Voghiera Delizia del Verginese a Portomaggiore Castello di Mesola a Mesola Villa della Mensa a Sabbioncello San Vittore Delizia di Benvignante ad Argenta, ItalyThe Palace of Belfiore which once held the Studiolo of the Palazzo Belfiore, no longer exists.

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Palazzo Schifanoia
Via Scandiana, Ferrara Quacchio

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N 44.831 ° E 11.629 °
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44121 Ferrara, Quacchio
Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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