Guide of Este Itineraries Este castle, Italy

Este Este Castle, Italy

Este is the city of Azzo II, the founding father of the Estensi Family who reigned here until 1239 before moving to Ferrara and ceding control to the Carraresi. The fascinating castle, of which only the trapezoidal wall structure and the keep remain today, is the merit of this latter family.

A few steps away, stands Palazzo Mocenigo, the 16th Century seat of the Atestino Archeological Museum. The cultural vivacity of Este, between the 1500s and the 1700s in particular, has given the city an atmosphere of refined nobility.

Among the numerous manor houses scattered throughout the area, the Princes' Palace designed by V. Scamozzi for the Contarini Family is worthy of note.

You will reach the Palace along the romantic Prince's trail from Villa Kunkler, which also provides a magnificent view of the Castle walls.