Location: Ravenna
Top Things to do in Ravenna
Top 6 Things to do for Honeymoon in Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna
Ravenna once was the capital of the Byzantine Empire in Italy, and it still has amazing mosaics recalling that heritage. Also make sure you visit Dante's tomb, as well as the little pile of rubble where local residents hid his urn during WWII to prevent it from being damaged.
Restaurants in Ravenna
1. Basilica San Vitale
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5.0 based on 4,556 reviews
History As a symbol of the Archiepiscopal Chancellery of Ravenna, San Vitale is one of the greatest works of late Roman art. Famous for its mosaics commissioned by Archbishop Maximian (546/556 AD), the basilica is a place of contemplation. While the body descends its steps the spirit rises to the Truth. A masterpiece to be admired for its evident beauty and its hidden, precise, evocative theological argument.
Reviewed By DRJAMESV - Makawao, United States
This basilica is named for the saint martyred in 303 AD. However, its gold gilded mosaics are a testament to Emperor Justinian and his wife Queen Theodora. I am likely a descendent of this saint, since my surname is Vitale also. The walking distance Ai Giardini di Vitale hotel is also stellar.
2. Tours by Silvia: Bologna, Ravenna, Ferrara
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5.0 based on 26 reviews
Guided tours around the Emilia Romagna Region and its immense artistic and cultural heritage. Ravenna and its unique mosaics (8 UNESCO sites). Ferrara, UNESCO Renaissance jewel, and its "Delta del Po" National Park. Bologna and its medieval towers, enchanting squares, unique porticoes and churches. The beautiful landscape with its dreamy hills, medieval villages and warm sea.
3. Mausoleo di Galla Placidia
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5.0 based on 3,416 reviews
Reviewed By GaramMassala - Tarneit, Australia
This mausoleum is absolutely stunning inside, with beautiful mosaics on its walls and ceilings. There was a long queue (about 45 minutes) and the time inside was limited (5 minutes maximum), but it was worth it as one of the highlights of Ravenna.
4. Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi)
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4.5 based on 1,418 reviews
The most ancient of Ravenna monuments, at least with regard to when building began, it dates to the end of the 4th or the beginning of the 5th century.
Reviewed By asiyahnoemik - Pula, Croatia
Among the great beauties of Ravenna is certainly Battistero Neoniano (Battistero degli Ortodossi). Wonderful place with significant value both historical and artistic. Battistero Neoniano is one of the oldest monuments in Ravenna. It was built in the early 5th century by the will of Bishop Urso. In the following period, significant restoration works were carried out by Bishop Neone (450 - 475), the complete renovation of the dome and the realization of the interior decoration that today embellished the interior of the Baptistery. It was built in the octagonal shape and made of brick. The interior of the Baptistery is breathtaking with its beauty it is divided into two orders of superimposed arches, offering a very rich decoration divided into three parts: marble in the lower part, stuccos in the intermediate area and mosaics in the upper one with a clear Hellenistic-Roman imprint. At the center of the dome, a large medallion contains the scene of the baptism of Christ, immersed in the waters of the Jordan River which is the oldest testimony of a scene of the baptism of Christ made in mosaic in a monumental building. At the center of the Baptistery, we find the octagonal tub of Greek marble and porphyry. The decorations are fantastic and leave no one indifferent.
5. Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo
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4.5 based on 1,993 reviews
Reviewed By asiyahnoemik - Pula, Croatia
Ravenna shows us all the beauty of early Christian mosaics in beautiful basilicas, churches, chapels and museums. Sightseeing and enjoying these beauties is a privilege. So with Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, we enjoyed every look. Her history is extremely interesting. The basilica is a historically important early Christian monument. At the beginning of the 6th century, it was built by the Ostrogothic King Theodoric I, as a chapel within his royal palace (cited by Liber Pontificalis). As Theodoric was of Aryan faith, in 504 the church was consecrated as Aryan. After the Ravenna was occupied by the Byzantines, it was converted into an orthodox (Catholic / Orthodox) church, and Emperor Justinian I. The Great renamed it 561 to Sanctus Martinus in Coelo Aureo ("St. Martin in the Golden Sky"). It was renamed in 856 when the remains of the Sant'Apollinare ( Holy Apolinaria ) by which it was named were transferred. Among the many beautiful mosaics we can see, the mosaic of Christ on the throne surrounded by angels, mosaic display Theodoric's palace, Mosaic Adoration of the Magi ...... A magnificent Basilica with great artistic and religious value.
6. Piazza del Popolo
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4.0 based on 542 reviews
Reviewed By asiyahnoemik - Pula, Croatia
A nice quiet square in the heart of Ravenna, but it is also a meeting point that unites the streets of the historic center and which often hosts events and shows. It is surrounded by beautiful palaces and historic buildings. Bordered by the town hall and the Baroque church, Piazza del Popolo is the main square of Ravenna. Its rich history is seen and felt at every turn. The Piazza del Popolo was built by the Venetians as the core of the renewal process carried out under the dominance of the Serenissima in the city of Ravenna. Following the example of Piazza Saint Mark in Venice, in 1483 two columns were erected on the square. The Saint Mark's Lion was placed on the top of the column next to the palace, while on the other stood the statue of Saint Apollinaris, patron saint of the city. In the square we find: the Palazzo Merlato, which was built during the fourteenth century where in ancient times the Da Polenta family resided. On the south side of the square we find the Rector of Romagna's palace built in 1295, later it became the Apostolic Palace and the seat of the Legate of Romagna. Along the perimeter of the square we also find the Palazzo dei Rasponi del Sale, the current headquarters of the Unicredit bank. An interesting building with Public clock (Orologio pubblico) is also on the square. During our stay we were able to attend performances by Ukrainian musicians and dancers. Nice atmosphere.
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