Saturday, September 26
- 9 September, 2026
2026 edition ended. From Mura a pedali (walls by bike) to the center, between Piazza Ariostea, the Cathedral and the Darsena.
Take the route with you: GPX file for running and cycling apps, KML file for Google Earth and Google My Maps.
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The program kicked off at the Sports Village, set up in Sottomura via Baluardi, where Saturday was packed with events from early morning, starting with the second edition of “Social Ride”. For cycling enthusiasts, “Mura a pedali” (walls by bike) set off, a route that winds along the city's ancient walls: from here you could come down and pass by the historic Bar Stella for a delightful break.
Bar Stella
A delightful break coming down from the walls, after Mura a pedali.
Corso Porta Mare, 76, Ferrara, FEHeading then towards the center, Piazza della Cattedrale hosted fencing duels and dance performances. What better stage than the Cathedral's facade? For a vitamin boost, Farmacia Navarra was ready to take care of athletes with the best supplements… and watch out for muscle strains!
Farmacia Navarra
A vitamin boost and supplements. And watch out for muscle strains.
Corso Martiri della Libertà, Ferrara, FESpeaking of strains… what if your sports gear tore just as you were cycling? No worries: at Pesaro Antica Merceria you could find everything you needed!
Pesaro Antica Merceria
Sports gear torn? Here you'll find everything you need.
Piazza Trento e Trieste, 11, Ferrara, FEFor anyone taking the excuse to do a bit of shopping, nearby was La Bottega del Cashmere, with its brightly colored sweaters.
La Bottega del Cashmere
Brightly colored sweaters, just steps from the haberdashery.
Corso Martiri della Libertà, 89, Ferrara, FEA little further on, on Via Canonica, Felloni dal 1946, a historic boutique that, with fine fabrics and a made-to-measure service, could craft the perfect outfit, worthy of the national team's formal uniform!
Felloni dal 1946
Fine fabrics and made-to-measure service, on Via Canonica.
Via Canonica, 6, Ferrara, FEFerrara Sport Festival wasn't just about physical activity, but also information and communication: it in fact hosted a rich program of conferences on Sport and Health. Speaking of wellness, every true athlete knows that protein is essential for muscle growth… for this reason, the itinerary included a visit to La Bottega del Formaggio or Macelleria Paltrinieri on Via Cortevecchia, to stock up on certified, top-quality food.
Macelleria Paltrinieri
On Via Cortevecchia, certified food to stock up on.
Via Cortevecchia, Ferrara, FEIn the Darsena, meanwhile, the “Combat Sports and Martial Arts Festival” ran all day long… in short, sport for every taste and age. The program offered countless activities at all the city's sports facilities, endless options for children, adults, seniors and people with disabilities, because Sport is for everyone and is the emblem of inclusivity!
Once the next day's program was picked, it was time for a well-deserved relaxing evening – after all, it was Saturday night! The suggestion was one of the historic sandwiches at La Cantinetta or a tasty burger at Wilson's Pub, paired with a good beer, music and good cheer.
What happened in town that day
- Sports Village, Sottomura via Baluardi: Social Ride with Justine Mattera, Mura a pedali (walls by bike), After-Festival Party
- Piazza Ariostea: non-contact rugby, handball, trials for kids
- Piazza della Cattedrale: Yoga, Fencing Academy, dance
- Piazza del Municipio: King of the Table & Target Practice, self-defense, sport psychology
- Sala Estense and Teatro Verdi: health and sport conferences
- Darsena: Combat Sports and Martial Arts Festival, Capoeira, Canoe Polo
- Oratorio di San Benedetto: volleyball tournament
