When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Situated 3.5 hrs north of Rome is Ravenna, a city in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Go for a fully local experience in this earthly paradise, for its magnificent art, architecture and history.
Here are 5 things you should not miss at Ravenna:
1. Lose Your Sense Of Wonder At The Basilica Di San Vitale
Also called the Church of San Vitale, Basilica Di San Vitale was built in the 6th century. Upon stepping into the church, expect to be overwhelmed by the mosaic decorations and marble surfaces, with the light seeping through the window as a cherry on top. How majestic.
2. Tour The Mosaics At Mausoleo Di Galla Placidia
Covered by the oldest mosaics in Ravenna, this humble-looking antique roman building is housed in the same complex as Basilica Di San Vitale. Built between the years 425 and 450, the Mausoleo Di Galla Placidia is one of the 8 structures in the World Heritage List.
3. Be Enchanted At The Ravenna Music Festival
For 2 months every year, the entire city becomes a musical stage filled with a plethora of performing arts such as symphonic and chamber music. Imagine sitting in the middle of an elegant historical theatre encrusted with ancient mosaics watching live musicians doing their magic and composing a tune that words can’t even describe.
4. Visit The Tomb Of Dante Alighieri
You must be wondering, who is Dante Alighieri? He is none other than the father of the Italian language. Holding the actual bones of the supreme poet, the outside of the tomb can be easily identified by the inscription that says, “Dante Poetae Sepulcrum”. Surrounded by a “zona dantesca”, you ought to remain silent whilst there!
5. Discover The Floating Town Of Comacchio
A miniature town in Italy, Comacchio is labelled as the “Little Venice”. Just a stone’s throw away from the Adriatic Sea, this miniature town is crossed by a maze of canals connected by a series of bridges. Be sure to check out their archaeology museum and old fish marinating factory. And the night lights too!
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