Ravenna travel guide: mosaics, history and walking tour
Behind Ravenna’s unassuming brick facades lie some of the world’s most breathtaking, gold-leaf UNESCO mosaics. Once the capital of three ancient empires, this walkable, bike-friendly gem links shimmering 6th-century Byzantine vaults directly to Dante’s Tomb. Far from the tourist crowds, Ravenna seamlessly pairs extraordinary early Christian art with Romagna’s legendary cuisine, from warm piadina to handmade pasta, offering an unforgettable, unhurried Italian escape.
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