Ravenna is a city in the Romagna zone of Emilia-Romagna.
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The huge church of San Vitale has mosaics everywhere. It was built in 547, it is considered a major monument in Western art history.
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia
Cross-shaped structure housing contains three sarcophagi. The largest one used to contain remains of Galla Placidia, sister of Honorius and Empress of Rome. Galla, who died in 450 AD, is one of history's most powerful women.
6th-century basilica with amazing mosaics.
Orthodox Baptistry
Built c-ca 430 is the oldest building in Ravenna.
Cappella Arcivescovile
Built in the beginning of the 6th century, this is the only archiepiscopal chapel which retained its original look. The chapel is located in the building which hosts the Museo arcivescovile di Ravenna (Archiepiscopal Museum).
Arian Baptistery
Built by the Ostrogothic King Theodoric the Great between the end of the 5th century and the beginning of the 6th century.
Like many Ravenna churches, it is known for its exceptional mosaics.
Mausoleum of Theoderic the Great
Built in the 6th century for the powerful king of Ostrogoths. The monument is also included in UNESCO World Heritage list.
Domus of the Stone Carpets
Some remains of Roman and Byzantine buildings were excavated at the beginning of 1990s. The major one — Domus — is a 14-rooms building with 3 courtyards. The floors in these underground rooms are covered with splendid polychrome mosaics, hence the name was given to this place Tappeti di Pietra (Stone Carpets). The entrance to the archaeological site is from the 18th century chiesa di Sant'Eufemia. Adjacent 15th century Oratorio dei Cento Preti is also a part of the museum.
Built 5th century by the Roman imperial princess Galla Placidia. Initially it was also decorated by mosaics, but virtually none of them has been survived since then.
Built in between 10th–11th centuries. Inside the church is a crypt permanently flooded with water, while adjacent to it is the tomb of Dante Alighieri (on the left from the facade). Bring coins as 1 one euro coin gives 1 minute of light to see the flooded crypt with fishes swimming around.
Built in the 6th century as an Arian cathedral, it has been quite drastically altered since then, featuring now a Baroque façade.
A Baroque church, originating from the 6th century.
It is another notable Baroque style, with a Middle Ages campanile.
A baroque church with 18th-century rich facade.
These ruins were an entrance to Chiesa di San Salvatore ad Calchi. A mosaic floors from the excavations of the palace proper were installed there in 1923.
Brancaleone Fortress
It was built by Venetians in 1457. A public garden is laid out inside the walls of the fortress.
National Museum
It is located at the former Benedictine Monastery of San Vitale complex. The collection of the museum contains various archaeological and religious artefacts including 14th-century frescoes from the former chiesa delle Clarisse di Ravenna and mosaics from an archaeological site at Via d'Azeglio.
An excellent example of a typical Romagnolo menu at local prices.
In the centre of Ravenna, within walking distance of the most important monuments;
In the centre of Ravenna, within walking distance of the most important monuments
Three-star hotel set in an 18th-century building of the city centre of Ravenna, with 48 rooms and suites, and affordable rates to visit the Byzantine mosaic of the former capital of the Roman Empire. All the bedrooms of the Diana Hotel Ravenna come with private bath, satellite TV and breakfast included.
Piazza Mameli, 1.
Residence 3 stars.
Casa Masoli is a wonderful Bed and Breakfast in the center of Ravenna. Rooms are large and ceilings are decorated. It is an old house with history. The owner is a gentle and friendly lady that speaks fluent English. Reservations can be made via email but you have to send a deposit or give your credit card number. All major cards accepted. Breakfast is huge and served until 10:00. There is courtyard to sit outside and relax. Smoking is allowed in the courtyard. Dogs may be or may not be allowed as the landlady has a dog herself. Just ask in advance.
By boat
Ravenna is one of top twenty ports of Italy.
By train
By bus
By car
Ravenna is easy to get to from the A14. Follow the signs for A14D from the A14 East. The A14D ends some kilometres before Ravenna, but the roads to the town are clearly signposted.
Walk. The old town is a mainly pedestrian area with cafes and bars on every corner and some hidden away through small access alleys. Note that everything is a little more expensive near the Basilica.
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