Ravenna

City · Emilia-Romagna, 🇮🇹 Italy

Population 155,751

Area 652 km²

Time zone Europe/Rome

Official website www.comune.ra.it

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Ravenna Essentials

Ravenna served as the capital of the Western Roman Empire and the Byzantine Exarchate, resulting in eight UNESCO World Heritage sites. This collection highlights the city's 5th and 6th-century mosaics, from the octagonal Basilica of San Vitale to the starlit ceiling of the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia. The list also features the neoclassical tomb of Dante Alighieri, the massive stone dome of the Mausoleum of Theodoric, and the excavated 6th-century floor mosaics of the Domus of Stone Carpets.

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Ravenna's UNESCO Treasures

Ravenna served as the capital of the Western Roman Empire and the Byzantine Exarchate, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy of 5th and 6th-century religious architecture. This collection highlights eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the octagonal Basilica of San Vitale and the mosaic-filled Mausoleum of Galla Placidia. The list also features the final resting place of Dante Alighieri and the flooded crypt of San Francesco, showcasing the city's transition from late antiquity to the Middle Ages through intricate tilework and monumental stonework.

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Byzantine Treasures

Once the capital of the Western Roman Empire, Ravenna preserves an unparalleled collection of Early Christian and Byzantine monuments. This selection highlights eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Basilica of San Vitale and the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, famous for their vibrant 5th and 6th-century mosaics. Key landmarks include the Neonian and Arian Baptisteries, the monolithic Mausoleum of Theodoric, and the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe. From the intimate Archbishop’s Chapel to the flooded crypt of San Francesco, these sites showcase the transition from Roman to Byzantine artistic traditions.

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Ravenna's Best Beaches

Ravenna’s coastline is divided into nine distinct seaside towns known as Lidi, each offering a different atmosphere. To the north, the Ancona di Bellocchio provides a protected natural landscape within the Po Delta Park, characterized by wild dunes and lagoons. Further south, the resorts in Marina di Ravenna and Punta Marina feature organized beach clubs with sunbeds, seafood restaurants, and evening entertainment, all bordered by the region's historic pine forests.

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