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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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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor

9° (feels like 5°) · extremes 3°–13°
6° at night
8 rainy days
4 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

10° (feels like 5°) · extremes 3°–13°
6° at night
8 rainy days
7 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Fair

12° (feels like 8°) · extremes 4°–16°
8° at night
9 rainy days
11 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good

16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 8°–20°
12° at night
10 rainy days
13 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great

20° (feels like 19°) · extremes 13°–24°
16° at night
10 rainy days
13 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great

25° · extremes 17°–29°
21° at night
8 rainy days
16 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Great

27° (feels like 28°) · extremes 20°–31°
24° at night
7 rainy days
18 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Great

27° (feels like 28°) · extremes 21°–31°
24° at night
8 rainy days
15 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Great

24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 16°–28°
20° at night
10 rainy days
12 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Great

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 12°–24°
16° at night
10 rainy days
6 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair

14° (feels like 11°) · extremes 7°–19°
11° at night
12 rainy days
4 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

11° (feels like 6°) · extremes 4°–14°
8° at night
10 rainy days
3 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F / Type L
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Italian
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +39

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Featured Lists

Ravenna Essentials

Ravenna's UNESCO Treasures

Byzantine Treasures

Ravenna's Best Beaches

Ravenna — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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