Things to do in Ravenna
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All that glitters is gold in Ravenna, home to some of the most magnificent Byzantine mosaics in the world. Travelers visit this historic city to marvel at the luminous 5th- and 6th-century masterpieces that cover the interiors of the UNESCO-listed San Vitale Basilica, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, and Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, plus pay their respects at the tomb of the medieval poet Dante. Local cooking classes, market tours, and dining experiences tempt visitors to savor Ravenna’s other treasure: traditional Romagnolo cuisine.
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Top 3 attractions in Ravenna
Basilica of San Vitale (Basilica di San Vitale)
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia (Mausoleo di Galla Placidia)
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A small city near the Adriatic Sea in northern Italy, Ravenna is known for its early Christian architecture, particularly its mosaics. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it was the capital of the Roman Empire in the fifth century AD and Italy’s major city until about 750 AD.
...MoreRavenna’s UNESCO-listed mosaics are spread across eight buildings. The most beautiful mosaics are in the Basilica of San Vitale, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, Baptistery of Neon, and Arian Baptistery. The Basilica of Sant’Apollinare in Classe lies 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) from Ravenna.
...MoreRavenna lies near the Adriatic in northern Italy, about 35 miles (55 kilometers) north of Rimini. It’s about an hour by train from Bologna, which has direct connections to many major cities, while there are direct bus services to/from Venice. The nearest airport is Forli, but Bologna is larger.
...MoreRavenna is in Emilia-Romagna, a northern Italian province that’s known for its great food and includes Parma, home of the famous ham. Ravenna is one of several UNESCO-listed cities in Emilia-Romagna: The capital Bologna, the Renaissance city of Ferrara, and Modena (home of balsamic vinegar) are also World Heritage sites.
...MoreRavenna is no longer on the coast. In its Roman heyday, Ravenna was a port city. But shifting coastlines and silted canals mean the historic monuments and city center are now 6 miles (10 kilometers) inland. For beach-seekers, there’s a choice of nine different resort areas on the Adriatic coast.
...MoreYes, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is worth visiting. Ravenna is home to masterworks of mosaic art— the faces of emperors and empresses still stand out in vivid, realistic detail 1,500 years later. A charming, walkable city, Ravenna offers excellent food options and the coast is in easy reach.
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