Lonely PlanetJul 12
The ultimate weekend in Ravenna, Italy
Visit Ravenna once and you will find yourself returning again and again.
autumn-spring opera season in beautiful setting
19 things in this story
- Piazza del PopoloSightcentral square
- Villa ForisHotelrecommended property with beautiful reception area
- via CavourNeighborhoodstreet with cafes and shops
- Palazzo GuiccioliSightLord Byron's notorious haunt, home of Teresa Gamba Guiccioli
- Osteria del Tempo PersoRestauranttry Ravenna’s traditional capelletti pasta
- Basilica San VitalePlace of worshipwatch the sun set over it
- Casa Spadoni 44°12°Restaurantlocal specialties like piadina and squacquerone
- Ravenna FestivalFestivallive music event, late May to July
- Teatro AlighieriPlaceautumn-spring opera season in beautiful setting
- Mausoleum of Galla PlacidiaMuseumdecorated in rich mosaics, built around 425 CE
- San VitalePublic artworkheightens the wonder of mosaic creation
- Sant’Apollinare NuovoPlace of worshipmosaic story of Justinian and Theodora
- La MarchesiniRestaurantlocal favorite for stuffed piadini and eggplant flan
- Dimensione MosaicoPlaceoffers mosaic courses using traditional methods
- Ca’ de VenRestauranthistoric building with culinary delights
- Cestha Marine Fauna Recovery CentrePlacerecovers injured turtles
- MaPa BeachPlacebeach with sunbeds, kayak and paddleboard rentals
- Zanzibar Spiaggia 56Placebeach venue that turns into a lively night spot
- Mercato CopertoMarketredeveloped market with food suppliers and restaurants