Lonely PlanetJul 12
The ultimate weekend in Ravenna, Italy
Visit Ravenna once and you will find yourself returning again and again.
decorated in rich mosaics, built around 425 CE
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