What to see in Ravenna: must-see places and attractions in the city and surrounds

Ravenna, with its beaches and monuments, allows you to spend pleasant days filled with culture, art, and fun. The B&B Hotel Ravenna suggests the best way to visit Ravenna without missing even one of the world-famous masterpieces that the city holds within.

What are the main monuments to visit in Ravenna?

The city of Ravenna boasts eight early Christian monuments inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. These are religious buildings that reflect the city's religious, historical, and political events. The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia is a small building adorned with splendid mosaics on a midnight blue background and is located next to the Basilica of San Vitale, one of the finest examples of Byzantine architecture, combining Western and Eastern elements. The Neonian Baptistery, with its dome made of marble inlays, stuccoes, and polychrome mosaics, is one of the best preserved in Italy, as is the Arian Baptistery, built by the Goths, which preserves mosaics depicting the baptism of Jesus. The Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo, rich in mosaics, was also built during Theodoric's time, as were the Orthodox Archbishop's Chapel and Theodoric's Mausoleum, a unique architectural piece because its enormous dome was carved from a single block of stone. Finally, let's not forget the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare in Classe which, 5 kilometers from the city center, is a triumph of mosaics and marbles. Furthermore, in Ravenna, you can visit interesting Museums, such as the Domus dei Tappeti di Pietra (an underground Byzantine villa, consisting of 14 rooms with marble inlay or mosaic floors featuring refined geometries) or the Archiepiscopal Museum, with Massimiano's large cathedra. Finally, in Ravenna, you can visit, without needing to pay a ticket, the Tomb of Dante.

What are the attractions around Ravenna?

In addition to the nine Lidi (coastal resorts), beautiful in every season (besides being excellent summer destinations, the villages that host them are characteristic), the surroundings of Ravenna offer interesting and fun sites for all ages. Younger visitors will love the enchanted and adrenaline-pumping world of Mirabilandia and walks in the zoological and natural parks, while teenagers will have easy access to areas known for their nightlife like Cervia and Milano Marittima. The area also features relaxing thermal resorts, perfect for resting after much activity in the city beloved by Dante. Finally, both in the city and nearby, Ravenna offers excellent restaurants and trattorias where you can enjoy typical Romagna cuisine.

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