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BASILICA OF SAN VITALE, RAVENNA
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BASILICA OF SANT'APOLLINARE IN CLASSE, RAVENNA
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PIAZZA DEL POPOLO, RAVENNA |
MAUSOLEUM OF GALLA PLACIDIA, RAVENNA |
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RAVENNA |
RAVENNA, EMILIA ROMAGNA |
Located in the Romagna plain, near the Adriatic, Ravenna is a popular tourist destination worldwide.
Classe, the port of Ravenna, during the Roman Empire was the main strategic port in the eastern Mediterranean. Ravenna was the seat of the Roman Empire in the 5th century and then of Byzantine Italy until the 8th century.
During these periods the city was enriched by precious sacred and secular monuments, Ravenna has a unique collection of mosaics and monuments of early Christianity. |
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The following buildings, constructed in the 5th and 6th centuries, were inserted from the Unesco in the list of the world-heritage patrimony of the Humanity: the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the Neonian Baptistery, the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, the Arian Baptistery, the Archiepiscopal Chapel, the Mausoleum of Theodoric, the Church of San Vitale and the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe. They show great artistic skill, including a wonderful blend of Graeco-Roman tradition, Christian iconography and oriental and Western styles.
FEATURED HOTELS IN RAVENNA:
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Via Corrado Ricci, 29, 48100 Ravenna
Located in the center of Ravenna, near the Tomb of Dante, this Residence / Hotel offers modern apartments and studios with kitchenettes. Free Wi-Fi. Public pay parking is available with a pass. |
Via Carlo Cattaneo 33, 48100 Ravenna
Small Hotel situated in the historical center of Ravenna in an excellent position to visit the main attractions of the city. Free wireless internet in the reception area. Parking nearby and at a great price. |
Via Di Roma, 140, 48100 Ravenna
Hotel conveniently located in the center of Ravenna, with a good value for money. Free Wi-Fi. Small private parking or garage. |
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Piazza del Popolo, Ravenna |
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