Ravenna city in the region of Emilia Romagna in north-eastern Italy is a haven of art and beauty! Nicknamed ‘The Mosaic City’, the many religious buildings, palaces and monuments of the city are adorned with intricate mosaics for you to admire. Stay in a lovely holiday villa in Ravenna where you can relax after a wonderful day of discovering the history, art and culture of the area.
There are eight incredible UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Ravenna for you to explore including early Christian monuments like the Baptistery of Neon, the Basilica of Sant ‘Apollinare Nuovo and the Mausoleum of Theodoric. These eight sites of interest would make an excellent starting point in your tour of Ravenna!
The famous Master poet of Italy, Dante Alighieri held the city of Ravenna close to his heart. He even mentioned it in his masterpiece poem, The Divine Comedy. Dante is buried in a beautiful little tomb in the city that tourists can visit.
There are eight incredible UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Ravenna for you to explore including early Christian monuments like the Baptistery of Neon, the Basilica of Sant ‘Apollinare Nuovo and the Mausoleum of Theodoric. These eight sites of interest would make an excellent starting point in your tour of Ravenna!
The famous Master poet of Italy, Dante Alighieri held the city of Ravenna close to his heart. He even mentioned it in his masterpiece poem, The Divine Comedy. Dante is buried in a beautiful little tomb in the city that tourists can visit.
Every year, on the anniversary of his death people gather to celebrate the life and literary works of Dante Alighieri. Beautiful oil lanterns light up his final resting place on this night and are truly a wonderful sight to behold.
Why not learn more about this fascinating man by visiting the Dante museum in Ravenna? It displays a wonderful collection of his literary masterpieces and tells his exciting life story. Read excerpts of his Divine Comedy poem which details his vivid imaginary passage through Hell, Purgatory and Heaven!
Music lovers would enjoy attending one of many frequent performances of classical and opera music, held in the stunning Teatro Alighieri in the city. It is beautifully decorated with mosaics which depict many stories of Ravenna’s colourful past. These glorious visions breathe life into the walls!
Why not learn more about this fascinating man by visiting the Dante museum in Ravenna? It displays a wonderful collection of his literary masterpieces and tells his exciting life story. Read excerpts of his Divine Comedy poem which details his vivid imaginary passage through Hell, Purgatory and Heaven!
Music lovers would enjoy attending one of many frequent performances of classical and opera music, held in the stunning Teatro Alighieri in the city. It is beautifully decorated with mosaics which depict many stories of Ravenna’s colourful past. These glorious visions breathe life into the walls!
The old centre of Ravenna is built mostly for just pedestrians which makes it easy for tourists to stroll around the many places of interest here with ease. In the evening, why not relax at a quaint little eatery in one of the city squares and enjoy a steaming bowl of delicious pasta as you watch the world go by?
The city is truly a wonderful sight to behold at night and is a perfect time to walk around after a satisfying meal. So come and see for yourself...a holiday to Ravenna would be a splendid way to immerse yourself in a wealth of beauty and culture!
The city is truly a wonderful sight to behold at night and is a perfect time to walk around after a satisfying meal. So come and see for yourself...a holiday to Ravenna would be a splendid way to immerse yourself in a wealth of beauty and culture!
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picture 1: Madaki / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Husky / CC BY 3.0;
picture 3: Georges Jansoone / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: Madaki / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Husky / CC BY 3.0;
picture 3: Georges Jansoone / CC BY-SA 3.0