Ravenna, Italy

Ravenna

Glittering Byzantine mosaics in eight UNESCO monuments.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Ravenna

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the Basilica of San Vitale and its glittering golden mosaics from the 500s.
  2. AfternoonSee the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia's starry ceiling and the tomb of Dante.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old town around the Piazza del Popolo.

Day 2

Visit the Sant'Apollinare in Classe basilica, or the beaches of Marina di Ravenna.

What to eat

Piadina, a flatbread filled with squacquerone cheese and ham.

Local tips

Make the most of Ravenna

Beat the crowds

Ravenna is calm. The mosaic monuments are busiest midday.

Best photo spot

The golden mosaics of San Vitale and the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia.

Getting there

Trains from Bologna take about 1.5 hours.

Don't miss nearby

The beaches of the Adriatic coast nearby.

Good to know

A combined ticket covers most of the mosaic monuments. Dante's tomb is in Ravenna.

Plan your visit

Getting to Ravenna

Getting there

  • Forlì Airport (FRL)25 km away
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ)75 km away
  • Ferrara65 km away
  • Bologna70 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryItaly

Questions

Ravenna: good to know

Is Ravenna worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. Glittering Byzantine mosaics in eight UNESCO monuments.

How many days do you need in Ravenna?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Ravenna?

You can visit all year. Ravenna is calm. The mosaic monuments are busiest midday.

How do you get to Ravenna?

The nearest airport is Forlì Airport (FRL), about 25 km away. Trains from Bologna take about 1.5 hours.

What is there to see near Ravenna?

Nearby hidden places include Ferrara (66 km), Bologna (69 km) and Florence (105 km).

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