Culture of Ravenna. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
Among sites and landmarks of the city of Ravenna tourists will discover ancient religious buildings and constructions, majestic palaces, museums and scenic park areas aged more than several hundred years. The most remarkable object of tourist interest is the Basilica di Sant'Apollinare in Classe. The landmark is located near the city center. The first church was found on this place in the 6th century, however in course of time its appearance has been sufficiently changed. The Basilica has been extended and added to its present scale. Today city guests can observe a beautiful bell tower of the 9th century and a harmonic portico which was built in the 16th century.
This city is rich in historical and architectural complexes, which traditionally attract tourists from all over the world. Here you will see old churches and tombs that have survived from … Open
Ravenna offers its guest a vast selection of excellent restaurants of ethnic cuisine. Visitors will find there a great variety of the most popular Romanic dishes, one of the main ethnic … Open
An exact date of palace establishment is still unknown, admittedly it was built in the middle of the 8th century. The palace features original architectural style, its front side is decorated with refined arches and columns, eaves and loggias. The Battistero degli Ariani is a recommended site to include into a schedule of Ravenna vacation. This beautiful octagonal building was made of burnt bricks. The building looks amazing being embraced with a garden of ancient trees. The main elements of its interior decoration are magnificent ornaments and ancient mosaics covering its walls.
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Public palaces near Ravenna
♥ Palace 'Palazzo dei Diamanti' Ferrara, 65.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Palace 'Palazzo Ducale' Urbino, 84.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Palace 'Palazzo dei Diamanti' Ferrara, 65.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Palace 'Palazzo Ducale' Urbino, 84.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
Art galleries in Ravenna and around
♥ Art museum 'Pinacoteca Civica di Forlì' Forlì, 25.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Malatestiana Library' Cesena, 31.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Pinacoteca Comunale di Cesena' Cesena, 31.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Pinacoteca Civica di Forlì' Forlì, 25.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Malatestiana Library' Cesena, 31.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Pinacoteca Comunale di Cesena' Cesena, 31.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
Cathedrals and basilicas near Ravenna
♥ Basilica di S. Vitale, Ravenna, 0.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica di S. Maria in Porto, Ravenna, 0.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica di S. Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna, 4.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Cattedrale di S. Pietro, Cervia, 21 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica della Madonna del Molino, Lugo, 24.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica di S. Mercuriale, Forlì, 25.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Cattedrale di S. Croce, Forlì, 25.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica di S. Vitale, Ravenna, 0.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica di S. Maria in Porto, Ravenna, 0.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica di S. Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna, 4.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Cattedrale di S. Pietro, Cervia, 21 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica della Madonna del Molino, Lugo, 24.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica di S. Mercuriale, Forlì, 25.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Cattedrale di S. Croce, Forlì, 25.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
Unique spots in Ravenna and near
Italia in Miniature
From the series “Famous Miniature Museums of Architectural Objects and Cities”
Check on the map: Distance from Ravenna center - 44 km.
One of the most complex and beautiful is the model of St. Peter's Cathedral, over the creation of which six masters worked for 200 days. Four masters worked on the layout of the Tower of Pisa, it took them 6 months to create it. Some of the presented layouts are interactive, which makes an excursion even more interesting. On the territory of the park were laid mini-railways, and incredibly beautiful bonsai trees complement the landscape. …
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Two Towers of Bologna
From the series “Falling towers and buildings”
Check on the map: Distance from Ravenna center - 68.5 km.
Torre Degli Asinelli tower was built in the first half of the 12th century. Its height is 97 meters. It originally belonged to one of the city's noble families. The tower was used as an important defensive structure during the Middle Ages. The tower's deviation from the vertical axis is currently 2.1 meters. The tower is still accessible to the public despite the huge roll. An excellent observation deck is located on top of it. It is necessary to overcome a ladder of 498 steps to climb it. …
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Ravenna
Landmarks of culture on Ravenna map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Ravenna. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Ravenna: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Ravenna. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!