Church of Saint Stephen

Very interesting preaching. Too bad those Gen red music sung badly, with chitarrina and electronic organ. I would have preferred a more solemn Mass, with a real choir and organ (a reed) since at this time S. Stefano replaces the Cathedral closed for restoration.

The Church of Santo Stefano Protomartire, is one of the oldest churches in Ferrara. In 960, Bishop Martino donated it to the canonical San Giorgio. In 1300, the church of Santo Stefano, along with the other parishes of Ferrara, passed to the chapter of the canons of the cathedral. From 1657 the community was entrusted to the fathers of the Congregation of the Oratory of San Filippo Neri. Unfortunately the church was closed and a visit was not possible.

What can be called a real hidden gem. This beautiful cathedral, dedicated to St. Stephen the martyr, built in the eleventh century, then rebuilt in the sixteenth century was reopened after time due to the earthquake. The main façade is beautiful with the splendid rose window and the statues of St. Stephen and the Virgin; to note also the finely decorated cornice. Even the interior is no less impressive, with three naves, at the end of the main nave there is the very gorgeous main altar, behind which dominates a stupendous picture of the martyrdom of St. Stephen. On the sides of the entrance door instead two beautiful statues of St. Augustine and St. Gregory the Great. On the walls of the side aisles there are several old and very beautiful paintings representing different sacred scenes. The bell tower has both Gothic and Romanesque lines, following renovations over time. Absolutely recommended a visit. Deserves a lot.

Very beautiful excellent parish

Among the most beautiful churches in the center of Ferrara. To visit absolutely.