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Ravenna
Ravenna holds eight UNESCO World Heritage monuments within its compact centre, their walls shimmering with the finest early Christian and Byzantine mosaics anywhere in the world. Once capital of the Western Roman Empire and later of the Byzantine Exarchate, this quiet Emilia-Romagna city packs an outsized dose of history into a few easy walking streets.
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Frequently asked questions about Ravenna
How do I get to Ravenna?
The usual route is to fly into Bologna Airport (BLQ), then take a regional train from Bologna Centrale, a journey of a bit over an hour direct, though some services require a change at Faenza. Ravenna's own train station sits close to the historic centre, so no onward transfer is needed on arrival.
How many days should I spend in Ravenna?
Allow ~2 days: one for the core mosaic sites of San Vitale and Galla Placidia, and a second for the outlying basilicas and a slower wander through the old town.
What is Ravenna known for?
Ravenna holds eight UNESCO World Heritage monuments within its compact centre, their walls shimmering with the finest early Christian and Byzantine mosaics anywhere in the world. Once capital of the Western Roman Empire and later of the Byzantine Exarchate, this quiet Emilia-Romagna city packs an outsized dose of history into a few easy walking streets.