Castello Estense

Castle Estense
Castello Estense (in Italian)
Exterior view and moat
Location within Italy
General information
Architectural style	Renaissance
Location	Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Coordinates	44°50′15″N 11°37′10″E
Construction started	29 September 1385
Client	Niccolò II of Este
Owner	Province of Ferrara
Design and construction
Architects	Bartolino da Novara, Girolamo da Carpi

The Castello Estense ('Este castle') or castello di San Michele ('St. Michael's castle') is a moated medieval castle in the center of Ferrara, northern Italy. It consists of a large block with four corner towers.