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Ravenna is a small Italian city near the Adriatic coast whose early Christian churches are covered in glittering Byzantine mosaics.

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Ravenna was the capital of the Western Roman Empire from AD 402, then of the Ostrogothic kingdom and later of Byzantine Italy, and eight of its early Christian buildings are on UNESCO's World Heritage list. The Basilica of San Vitale glows with gold mosaics, the tiny Mausoleum of Galla Placidia has a starry blue vault, and Sant'Apollinare Nuovo shows long processions of saints. Two baptisteries and the stone tomb of the Gothic king Theodoric are close by.

Dante died in Ravenna in 1321, and his tomb stands beside the Basilica of San Francesco. Sant'Apollinare in Classe, a tall brick basilica, stands in the countryside on the site of the old Roman port. The pinewoods of the Pineta di Classe run behind the beaches of Marina di Ravenna and Punta Marina, and the Po Delta Park to the north holds lagoons and flamingos.

Romagna cooking centres on piadina, a thin flatbread filled with cheese and greens, cappelletti pasta in broth, tagliatelle with ragù and squacquerone, a soft fresh cheese. Sangiovese is the red wine and Albana the white. The Ravenna Festival fills churches and theatres with music each summer.

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  • Day trips to Florence

Top experiences in Ravenna

Day trips from Ravenna

13

Landmarks and attractions in Ravenna

10

Museums and galleries in Ravenna

5

Guided tours in Ravenna

69

Walking and bike tours in Ravenna

20

Food and drink experiences in Ravenna

14

Shore excursions from Ravenna

33

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Questions about Ravenna

What is there to do in Ravenna?
We list 158 experiences in Ravenna. The largest groups are city tours (17), day trips (14), attraction tickets (6), museum tickets & passes (5).
What is the most popular experience in Ravenna?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Guided Tour of Mosaic Tiles in Ravenna", rated 4.8 out of 5 from 2,057 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Ravenna take?
The typical experience in Ravenna lasts about 3 hours; the middle half run between 2.5 hours and 5 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Ravenna?
The operator lists free cancellation on 82% of the 158 experiences we hold for Ravenna. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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