Former Byzantine church in Ferrara's historic center

In the historic heart of Ferrara stands this extraordinary former Byzantine church, originally dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul. As an integral part of an ancient fortified castrum, it represents one of the oldest places of worship in the city, documented as early as the 10th century. The Church of San Pietro, later known as San Pietro e Paolo, held the status of a basilica and remained an important religious landmark for centuries until the early 19th century, when it was suppressed and subsequently deconsecrated with the arrival of Napoleon's troops. Over time, the building has elegantly reinvented itself, adapting to the city's changes while maintaining its charm. From a place of worship, it became a warehouse, then a ballroom, gymnasium, and finally a cinema, a function it has retained since 1912. Access from Via Porta San Pietro leads into a welcoming atrium of about 46 square meters, from which a large mezzanine hall of about 215 square meters opens, complemented by a gallery of 96 square meters. These spaces are accompanied by service rooms, a machine room, and a small terrace, currently leased together with a technical room. Thanks to its central location, generous dimensions, and architectural allure, this property offers extraordinary conversion potential. Ideal for those wishing to create an exclusive residence, a prestigious event or dining space, or a structure capable of blending history and modernity. A unique place, a witness to over a millennium of Ferrara's history, ready to be reborn and to tell a new chapter of its fascinating story. *The present informations and floor plans are purely indicative and do not constitute contractual elements