Gravel Italia! Masi Torello / Ferrara Loop (Emilia-Romagna) Ride Experience

Gravel Italia: Masi Torello / Ferrara Loop

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“Masi Torello (Ferrarese: Màs Turèl) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ferrara in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Bologna and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) east of Ferrara. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,355 and an area of 22.9 square kilometres (8.8 sq mi). The municipality of Masi Torello contains the frazione (subdivision) Masi San Giacomo. Masi Torello borders the following municipalities: Ferrara, Ostellato, Portomaggiore, Voghiera.” – https://wikipedia.org

Gravel Italia: Masi Torello / Ferrara Loop Ride Experience Video

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In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew in the company of his partner, LGC aka Lady Gravel Cyclist, conduct a fun and relaxing ride starting and ending in the small town of Masi Torello (Emilia Romagna region). The ride visits the town of Ferrara, including Este Castle, a well known landmark in the region. Links to the original and JOM’s route below. Enjoy!

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Ferrara, Italy

“Ferrara (/fəˈrɑːrə/, Italian: [ferˈraːra] is a city and comune in Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy, capital of the Province of Ferrara. As of 2016, it had 132,009 inhabitants. It is situated 44 kilometres (27 miles) northeast of Bologna, on the Po di Volano, a branch channel of the main stream of the Po River, located 5 km (3 miles) north. The town has broad streets and numerous palaces dating from the Renaissance, when it hosted the court of the House of Este. For its beauty and cultural importance, it has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.”

Este Castle (Castello Estense), Ferrara, Italy

“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.”