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Ravenna(Ravenna) is a beautiful Italian city that has a lot of unique features, thanks to which it can be called both a tourist and a seaside resort.

In terms of attractions, Ravenna can be called a treasure region that has preserved outstanding historical and cultural values, many of which are now included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. But the most famous are undoubtedly the early Christian and Byzantine mosaics that adorn the walls of churches, monuments and museums. And even today, Ravenna is one of the leading mosaic manufacturers in Italy.

As a seaside resort, Ravenna has also won worldwide fame, primarily for its beaches, which are located on the shore of one of the cleanest seas (Adriatic), as well as the hospitality of the locals and a well-developed infrastructure. Another thing that makes the beaches of Ravenna unforgettable is that along them is the beautiful Pineta di Ravenna forest.

The center of Ravenna is Piazza del Popolo(Piazza dell Popolo), which is a great place for walking as the historic city center is partially closed from public transport. It is here that the main celebrations and events take place.

Ravenna landmarks

Of course, there are a lot of attractions in Ravenna, and like in any other city in Italy, there is a huge variety, and imagine most of all these historical monuments are decorated with amazing Ravenna mosaics. You know, such an abundance of mosaics can be seen only in Istanbul.

8 most visited attractions in Ravenna:

In my opinion, all of Italy is like a huge attraction, it amazes with the variety of its landscapes. Since the article is about Ravenna, I would like to say that its surroundings, well, simply, are of extraordinary beauty - wide fields planted with fruit trees, pine trees, sandy beaches, valleys and canals.

For tourists who love nature and forest, near Ravenna there is perfect place called Oasis Alberete, where you can see reptiles, molluscs, amphibians and rare bird species. The best option to get to the forest is to rent a car. Continue heading towards Venice on the SS 309 Romea Nord motorway. And don't forget to dress appropriately, there are a lot of mosquitoes.

Ravenna airport

The nearest airport is Ravenna - Gastone Novelli(Gastone Novelli) is currently used mainly for air training as it competes with other larger international airports nearby, from which regular and charter flights are made - (Bologna 80 km away), G. Ridolfi (Forlì 20 km), (Rimini) and Marco Polo ().

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How to get to Ravenna from Bologna

• The distance from Bologna to Ravenna is 80 kilometers.

How to get to Ravenna from Rome

• The distance from Rome to Ravenna is 380 kilometers.

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How to get to Ravenna from Milan

• The distance from Milan to Ravenna is 288 kilometers.

Train station in Ravenna

Ravenna Train Station is just 10 minutes from the historic center. To which you can get on your own without resorting to a taxi, it is quite easy to do it, you just need to leave the station and go through Viale Farini and go to Via Diaz until you reach Piazza del Popolo.

3.5 million people pass through Ravenna train station every year, especially in the summer months.

Prices in Ravenna

As in any other town in Italy, Ravenna has a huge number of restaurants, cafes and bars. Very good restaurant very popular with Italians and tourists, it is located on Via Ponte Marino 3. The restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, including the fisso menu (dish of the day). Dinner here will cost between 20.00 - 25.00 euros, it includes pasta, a second, wine or beer and water.

Fisso lunches in restaurants will cost around 10.00 - 15.00 euros.

At lunchtime, while viewing the sights, you can use the services of pizzerias and paninotheques. One pizetta costs an average of 1.00 - 1.50, and paninos or local piadine 3.50, although you can buy cheaper in salumeria. Coffee in the bar 1.50 - 2.00 euros. But you need to remember that in the center, as a rule, everything is more expensive.

A very nice ice cream shop called Sorbetteria degli Esarchi is located on Via IV Novembre 11.

The price for parking in Ravenna is 1.50 - 2.00 euros per hour, parking tickets can be purchased in newspaper or tobacco shops.

Hotels in Ravenna

Without a doubt, an unforgettable vacation in Ravenna depends on the right choice of accommodation, therefore start your search and compare hotel prices in advance using the most popular service Booking, or use their search form, which is located on our website :

Ravenna port

In terms of importance, the port of Ravenna is one of the most important in the Emilia-Romagna region, and is also one of the twenty in Italy. Many cruise lines start their tourist routes from here. For example, companies such as Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises travel to the shores of Greece, the island of Cyprus and Turkey.

It is also possible to visit Sicily, in particular Catania, using the services of ferries or ships.

Ravenna's culinary traditions

Ravenna is a great place to sample some of the region's delicious food. These include piada, Cappelletti with meat sauce, I already wrote about them in.

Another an integral dish of city residents are passatelli in chicken broth. They include bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs and nutmeg.

Another delicious dessert considered typical of the region is caramelized figs with Squacquerone cheese.

Sangiovese is considered a typical regional wine.

Holidays and events in Ravenna

Well, these are of course just some of the events and activities.

Shopping in Ravenna

Ravenna has a huge number of shops for shopping, both expensive and not very expensive. Designer stores are located in Via Cavour.

A large number of shops and various shops selling food and souvenirs can be found in the historic center of Ravenna. ...

The large Mercato Comunale market, where you can find a wide range of food products, is located in the Andrea Costa square, it is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 7:00 to 14:00, on Friday from 7:00 until 16:00, and Sunday is a day off.

Weather in Ravenna

Ravenna is usually cold in winter due to high humidity, and fogs are common here. Sometimes at Christmas and New Year, snow may fall to the delight of local residents. And in summer, because of the same humidity, it is stiflingly hot here, and therefore I keep repeating that the best months to visit Italy are late spring and early autumn, but this can also include June.

Ravenna sea and beaches

To date Marina di Ravenna seaside resort dynamically developing, while being one of the best in Italy, and is very popular with Italians and tourists from other countries.

There is a large marina, which offers more than a thousand berths for ships up to 40 meters in length, which will appeal to those who like to ride a yacht. Wherein the pier is protected by two breakwaters total length 2.8 km

The best beaches in Ravenna are: Casal Borsetti, Marina di Romea, Marina di Ravenna, Porto Corsini, Punta Marina Terme, Lido Adriano, Lido di Dante, Lido di Classe, Lido di Savio.

In summer, the beaches of Ravenna are always full of people, all the beaches are well equipped (umbrellas, sun loungers and other services), and most importantly, prices are not very high. There are many restaurants and trendy clubs in the area.

Things to do in Ravenna

Not far from Ravenna (15 km) is the largest in Italy amusement park "Mirabilandia" there is everything that can give a thrill to the rest - roller coasters, a Ferris wheel, attractions, various performances, laser shows. The park is open from April until the end of September from 10:00 to 18:00, and on weekends in October and All Saints' Day (Halloween). Entrance € 33.00.

Also, using the popular online service GetYourGuide, you can pre-order an individual or group excursion on the city and main attractions, detailed information.

Also not far from Ravenna is Zoo safari where you can see animals at close range moving on own car or a small train provided by the zoo. You can visit the Zoo Safari from April to October from 10:00 to 16:30. From railway station Buses No. 4, No. 176 go to the zoo in Ravenna. More detailed information you can look at their website www.safariravenna.it

Among winter fun in Ravenna you can highlight the ice rink which is usually located Palazzo Mauro De Andre, on Viale Europa 1.

Finally, do not forget to look interesting video about Ravenna.

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What to do if your flight is canceled

If the flight is canceled more than 24 hours before departure, then passengers are transferred to similar flights of the airline. The costs are borne by the carrier, the service is free for the passenger. If none of the options offered by the airline suits you, most airlines can issue a "forced return". After confirmation by the airline, the money will be returned to your account. It can sometimes take several weeks.

How to check in at the airport

Online check-in is available on the websites of most airlines. Most often it opens 23 hours before the start of the flight. You can pass it no later than 1 hour before the departure of the plane.

To check in at the airport you will need:

• the identity card specified in the order,
• birth certificate when flying with children,
• printed itinerary receipt (optional).

• What you can take with you on the plane

  Carry-on baggage is items that you take with you on board the aircraft. Weight norm hand luggage can vary from 5 to 10 kg, and its size most often should not exceed the sum of three dimensions (length, width and height) from 115 to 203 cm (depending on the airline). Ladies' bag is not carry-on baggage and can be carried freely.

  The bag that you take with you on the plane should not contain knives, scissors, medicines, aerosols, cosmetics... Alcohol from shops duty free can only be carried in sealed bags.

  How to pay for baggage at the airport

  If the weight of baggage exceeds the norms established by the airline (most often - 20-23 kg), you need to pay for each kilogram of excess weight. In addition, many Russian and foreign airlines, as well as low-cost airlines, have tariffs that do not include free baggage allowance and must be paid separately as an additional service.

  In this case, baggage must be checked in at the airport at a separate Drop-off check-in counter. If you are unable to print boarding pass, you can get it at the regular check-in counter of the airline, and check in and drop off your baggage there.

  Where to find out the time of arrival if you are a greeter

  You can find out the time of arrival of the aircraft on the airport's online scoreboard. The Tutu.ru website has an online scoreboard of the main Russian and foreign airports.

  You can find out the number of the exit (gate) on the arrival board at the airport. This number is located next to the inbound flight information.

Ravenna - Enough small town in a province located about 10 kilometers from the coast Adriatic sea... Until the moment I visited there for the first time, I knew that Ravenna is famous among tourists all over the world for its mosaics. This fact, as well as the advice of many friends, convinced me that I must go to Ravenna! I hope the story about it below will help me convince you too :)

I would advise you to go to Ravenna for at least 2-3 days, so that you have time to leisurely explore all the sights (and there are enough of them), walk around the city and visit the coast.

How to get there

The most convenient way to get to Ravenna from Russia is by plane. If you want to visit it as part of your trip to Italy, road and rail links are also well developed, and it will not be difficult to get to the city. That is, in general, it is most convenient to get by land or air transport. This is exactly what I recommend. Because despite the fact that Ravenna is only a few kilometers from the Adriatic Sea, big port there is no, and you cannot get by ferry.

By plane

If you search the Internet for information about the Ravenna airport, you will immediately see that it is there, but you cannot fly from Russia to there (even with a transfer it will not work), since it serves a very small number of flights.

Therefore, it is most convenient to fly from Russia to one of the nearest cities with international airports, namely from Bologna. There is also an airport in Rimini, but now there are no tickets from Moscow and St. Petersburg to go there. Therefore, let us consider Bologna as the most convenient option.

Bologna

Bologna - the provincial capital is located about 80 km from Ravenna and can be easily reached by train. A ticket - Bologna - can be quite inexpensive - with Alitalia it costs about 150 EUR (9,500 RUB), albeit with a transfer in Rome. Travel time is 6-7 hours. But Alitalia also has direct flights, as does Aeroflot. Their travel time is the same - 3 hours 30 minutes, but they will cost more: 305 EUR (19,400 RUB) and 261 EUR (16,600 RUB), respectively. There are no direct flights from St. Petersburg, but with a transfer in Amsterdam, you can fly with KLM. The minimum travel time is 6.5 hours and the flight will cost 230 EUR (14,500 RUB). You can also fly Alitalia with a transfer in Moscow. Travel time will be the same, but it may cost a little more - 250 EUR (15,700 RUB). You can find flight options for your dates.

How to get from Bologna to Ravenna by train, I will tell you in more detail in the corresponding section below.

By train

In general, between large and not-so-large cities railway transport well developed. The station is a 7-10 minute walk from the city center, where all trains arrive (including the train from Bologna). From Bologna Airport you can take a train with a change in the center of Bologna. Trains to Ravenna run frequently, about every hour, a ticket will cost EUR 7.35 and travel time is 1 hour and 20 minutes. This is a train a la "train", and the price for it is always the same, so there is no need to buy a ticket in advance. But if you are coming from Milan, Rome or another city that is far enough from Ravenna, I advise you to buy your ticket online in advance on the Tren Italia website, it will be cheaper. For example, the ticket price from Milan starts from 20 EUR, from Rome - from 32, from Naples - from 43.

The railway station is located very close to the center, literally 7-10 minutes on foot. As a guide on the map below, I marked the path from the station to one of the central squares of Ravenna - Piazza del Popolo.

By bus

I doubt that you will decide to go to Ravenna from Russia by bus :) But if Ravenna is part of your European tour, the bus is the most economical way to get there.

It is very popular in Europe now bus company Flixbus, their buses will only cost you a few euros. Moreover, the buses are very comfortable, with air conditioning, a toilet and even free Wi-Fi.

You can get to Ravenna by it from Verona (the road will cost only 5 EUR), Rome (9 EUR), Milan (also 9 EUR) and other cities of Italy and Switzerland. There is no need to buy a ticket in advance to save money. Usually they are always there, and their price does not change. But just in case, the availability of tickets and the exact timetable can be checked with the company.

Buses do not arrive in the city center, from there you cannot walk to the same Piazza del Popolo. But you can take bus # 1 directly to the center or by bus # 80 to the railway station. The ticket can be purchased directly from the driver, or in any tobacco shop (look for the Tabacchina sign), the cost is the same everywhere - 1.30 EUR.

By car

Getting from Russia to Ravenna by car is not an easy task. This is a minimum of 2600-2900 kilometers (depending on the route chosen), toll roads and passing borders between countries. And the time of the latter is unpredictable, in my experience the queues between Belarus and Poland were simply gigantic.

Before embarking on such a long journey, keep in mind that this is 1-2 nights on the road. Again, depending on how much time you spent in line at the border, if you stood for a couple of hours, you can get by with one overnight stay at the hotel, but if you have stood somewhere 15, this is completely different.

Below, for example, I attach a route map - Ravenna.

In my opinion, the game is only worth the candle if you are planning a big and long Euro tour, which will include a thorough trip to Italy.

It's another matter if you rented a car in Italy (read about the features of car rental in the article below). In this case, getting to Ravenna will not be difficult for you.

From the north of Italy you can take the E35 highway (in it. Autostrada), which then turns into the E45. As you can see on the map below, it is convenient to get there from Bologna, Milan, Turin, Verona and Florence, if we talk about the northern part of the country.

You can also drive along the Adriatic coast from Venice on the SS309 highway. This is not a highway, like the E35, but you can see plenty of beauty.

By ferry

The port in Ravenna is very small, ferries do not arrive there. But you can rent a boat for further travel along the Adriatic.

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When is the season. When is the best time to go

Ravenna is located in a province in northern Italy. In general, this region has enough warm winters: the temperature fluctuates around zero degrees. While in summer it is hot, especially in July-August.

If you are going to go to Ravenna for sightseeing, and not on a beach holiday on Adriatic coast(which is located 10 km from the city), then I would advise the months from October to June. At this time, the weather is more or less comfortable for long walks. I was in Ravenna even in December, and even though it was cool outside, I was not cold at all.

But for beach holiday, of course, July, August and the first half of September are most suitable, but at this time there are most tourists (the Italians themselves traditionally have holidays in August). Prices may become slightly higher, but most often this applies to coastal cities, Ravenna is still located a little bit in the distance.

Ravenna in summer

As I wrote above, July and August are ideal months for a beach holiday, but for sightseeing, I would not recommend going in the summer. In my opinion, it is too hot there, the temperature reaches 30 degrees, and there are more tourists. Therefore, in my opinion, June is not at all suitable: the weather is hot, while the water in the sea is still cold :)

Ravenna in autumn

One of my favorite seasons to visit Ravenna and Italy in general. If in the first half of September it is still hot and there are a lot of tourists, then from the end of the month to mid-October it is still very warm outside, but there are much fewer people. If you wish, you can even swim :) But it still depends on the specific season and the degree of your hardening.

In addition, the harvest is taking place in the fall, so in Emilia-Romagna (where, in my opinion, all the most delicious is always served and sold like that), a feast begins! The freshest vegetables and fruits for every taste.

Ravenna in spring

From the beginning of March, it is already very warm and pleasant outside, so I definitely advise you to go to Ravenna in the spring. I've always liked it :)

Everything turns green quickly, it's nice to walk around the city and the coast after a long Russian winter. There are very few tourists, so tune in for a quiet and relaxing holiday.

Ravenna in winter

Despite the proximity of the Adriatic Sea, do not be alarmed and feel free to go to Ravenna in winter, if the opportunity presents itself. The temperature rarely drops below zero, but it gets quite cold by the evening. There are, of course, cloudy and rainy days, but there are also warm and sunny days. Snow is rare and does not last long (the photo below is a rare exception). If you are traveling in December, I can assure you that the city will be beautifully decorated, but rather restrained. In Italy, they do not decorate as massively as in Germany or Switzerland. I personally like Ravenna especially before Christmas. On the Piazza del Popolo sets up a Christmas tree, the Christmas market opens, selling Christmas decorations, desserts and hot mulled wine. It also hosts concerts and performances by local sports, dance and choral groups.

Ravenna - monthly weather

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Ravenna - monthly weather

Districts. Where is the best place to live

Ravenna is a very small town and quite calm. Therefore, there is no big difference in which part you live.

Relatively inexpensive accommodation can be found in the very center, so when I traveled, I stayed there. A night in the small Bed & Breakfast will cost about 35 EUR per person. You can book on, but you can check if there is a better price somewhere.

Outside the zone indicated on the map, you can find apartments (hotels, as you can see, are still located in the very center). You can use to search. And if suddenly you find an apartment that you really like, but it is located a little further away, do not worry, feel free to book, since Ravenna is still a small city, and it will be easy to get there :)

What are the prices for rest

Ravenna is a rather touristy city, but nevertheless relatively inexpensive.

If we talk about accommodation, then in the center you can find many small hotels where you will be served a delicious breakfast and a bike will be rented for free. And all this for 35 EUR per night.

For a delicious lunch or dinner, I advise you to get away from the tourist streets a little (read about them below). The cost of the dish will be 2–3 EUR less, and it will be unheated / defrosted food. And the cuisine of Emilia Romagna is known throughout Italy and you should not miss the opportunity to get to know her.

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The cost of food, accommodation, transportation, and more

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Major attractions. What to see

Ravenna is famous all over the world for its Byzantine and Aryan mosaics. I think if you are purposefully going to visit it, you are well aware of this. Therefore, be prepared for the fact that most of the sights will be associated with mosaics. You can buy a single ticket for viewing the main mosaics - for an adult it will cost 9.5 EUR and is sold at the box office near the Basilica of San Vitale. The ticket gives you the opportunity to see the following attractions (I will tell you more about each of them below).

I wrote the names in Italian in brackets, so that when you arrive in Ravenna it would be easier for you to find your way :).

You really need to see a lot, and if you are in Ravenna for 1-2 days, I advise you to familiarize yourself with the opening hours of each of the attractions in advance so as not to miss anything. And, to be honest, these are not all the interesting places in Ravenna that are worth visiting.

Top 5

The sights included in the ticket, which I wrote about above, are under the protection of UNESCO. I cannot but agree with their beauty and significance, therefore I will single them out as the TOP 5 of Ravenna :)

• Basilica of San Vitale VI century- one of the main churches of Ravenna with Byzantine mosaics... The building certainly deserves attention both outside and inside, as the vault is lined with marble mosaics. I spent more than one hour there!
  The address: Via San Vitale, 17.

• Basilica of San Apollinare Nuovo- another important church of Ravenna with very beautiful mosaics dedicated to the subjects of the New Testament, saints, angels and prophets.
  The address: Via di Roma, 53.

• Neonian Baptistery(or otherwise Orthodox) - the oldest building in Ravenna - is also known for its mosaics. But even without them, it is, in general, very beautiful inside.
  The address: Piazza Duomo, 1.

• Archbishop's chapel was built in the 5-6th centuries, while Museum was founded only in the 17th century. In addition to religious themes, the chapel's mosaic is famous for the ornaments of nature and birds.
  The address: Piazza Arcivescovado, 1.

• Mausoleum of Galla Placidia- do not be confused by the small size of the building, do not be disappointed ahead of time, because this is where the oldest mosaics of Ravenna are located. Pay attention to the mosaic of the night sky, it is mesmerizing :)
  The address: Via Giuliano Argentario, 17.

Beaches. Which is better

The distance of only 10 km from the Adriatic Sea makes Ravenna very attractive for tourists who come to the sea. And vice versa. At any time of the year in sunny weather nice to walk along the coast. In general, in summer this area is very touristy, well developed and there are many tourists. In the cold season, there are practically no people there, and you can safely walk along sandy beach almost alone.

I will single out a few good beaches near the city:

• Punta Marina- the closest of them to Ravenna is only 9 km away. You can get there by bus number 70, which departs from the railway station and takes only 20 minutes. The ticket will cost 2.30 EUR. But my favorite form of transport is still a bicycle. It will be very hot in summer, but at other times of the year - the best way, in my opinion :) And since Ravenna is a city of pedestrians and cyclists, the likelihood that you can rent one in your hotel is great. In summer, you can rent an umbrella and sun lounger on the beach, and there are many cafes and food vans open.

Below is a map of how to get from Ravenna to Punta Marina. The rest of the beaches are located a little further north and south along the coast:

• Marina di Ravenna- if you take 70 bus further, you will get to this beautiful beach, where you can also rent everything you need. The road will take half an hour.
• Lido adriano- also a good beach equipped with everything in season. You can also get there from the railway station by bus # 80. The beach is located a little further from the city, and the travel time will be 30 minutes.

• Marina di Ravenna;
• Porto Corsini;
• Marina Romea;
• Lido di Dante;
• Lido di Classe.

Churches and temples. Which are worth visiting

In addition to those basilicas that I have listed above, in my opinion, the following are noteworthy:

• Church San giovanni Evangelista- the first attraction that you will see if you arrive by train, as it is located right on the way from the railway station to the city center. Previously, its walls were also decorated with mosaics, but after the bombing during the Second World War, only a few fragments have survived. The entrance is free.
  The entrance is free.
  The address: Piazzale Anita Garibaldi.

• Ravenna Cathedral (Duomo di Ravenna)- despite the fact that this is the main temple of the city, it is one of the newest (18th century), since the previous Cathedral was destroyed and this one was erected in its place. But some elements of the interior have remained from the old temple inside. But, nevertheless, this is one of the few churches in Ravenna where there are no mosaics! Maybe that's why there is free admission?
  The address: Piazza Duomo.

• Ariana Baptistery (Battistero degli Ariani) looks like a Neonian on the outside. It has no other decorations besides the mosaics that adorn its dome. But it is still worth a visit, since every mosaic in Ravenna is unique :) The entrance costs 1 EUR.
  The address: Piazzetta degli Ariani.

• Basilica of Sant'Apollinare-in-class (Sant "Apollinare in Classe) was built in the 16th century on the burial place of one of the city's bishops. Here you can see the latest mosaics. The church is not located in the city center, so it makes sense to go to it (which is about 5 km from the center), only if you have enough time in Ravenna. Otherwise, I advise you to concentrate on the rest of the attractions. The entrance ticket will cost 3 EUR.
  The address: Via Romea Sud, 224.

Museums. Which are worth visiting

If, after examining the mosaics and cathedrals, you still have time in the city, I advise you to visit the following museums:

• V Ravenna Museum of Art (Museo d'Arte della città di Ravenna) presented as a permanent exhibition - objects of medieval and modern art, and temporary exhibitions. It is better to check the schedule of the latter in advance on the museum's website. An adult ticket will cost 3 EUR, a reduced one - 2 EUR.

The address: Via di Roma.

• MuseumDanteAlighieri- it presents exhibits related to the work of the writer. Also nearby is Dante's grave. Admission for an adult costs 3 EUR, for children, students and seniors - 2. Please note that it is closed on Mondays.

The address: Via Dante, 3.

• Domus dei Tappeti di Pietra- a complex of buildings where you can also admire a unique mosaic (there are 14 halls and 3 courtyards in the complex!). This is one of the main archaeological finds in Italy over the past decades. The cost of a full ticket is 4 EUR, a concession ticket is 3.

The address: Via Gian Battista Barbiani, 16.

Parks

In my opinion, the Adriatic coast is better suited for walking (you just have to leave the city and you will immediately see the unimaginable nature of Emilia-Romagna), but there are a couple of parks in the city. Although I would not call it that green.

• Giardini Pubblici- a park in the historical center of the city. It is quite small, but it is pleasant to walk there and be a little outdoors between examining the mosaics and the sights of the city. Playgrounds are equipped for children.
  The park is free to enter, but note that it closes at sunset.

The address: Viale Santi Baldini, 4.

• Parco regionale del Delta del Po is not just a park, but rather a nature reserve not far from the city. If the weather permits, you can walk there at least all day! A great option if you want to not only see the city, but also beautiful nature region.

The address: C.so G. Mazzini, 200-44022 Comacchio, Ferrara. From the train station you can take bus number 4, the journey takes approximately 30 minutes.

Tourist streets

I can honestly, it is difficult to single out any separate tourist streets in Ravenna. In my opinion, the historic center of the city is one long street :) The center is almost all pedestrian, consisting of small and not so streets, courtyards and squares. Therefore, to explore the city, it is best to just walk in the center, where your eyes are looking, and you will still see all the sights in one way or another. Or the same route can be done by bike.

Just in case, I have marked the busiest streets of the center on the map: via Camillo Benso Cavour, via Mentana, via Mario Gordini, via Angelo Mariani, via Corrado Ricci.

What to see in 1 day

If you came to Ravenna for only 1 day, I will say right away that you will have a desire to return :). Because it is unrealistic to get to know this city properly in just a day! In order to have time to see the main things as quickly as possible, I advise you to visit the main mosaics (see the section "TOP 5 attractions"). This will take the whole day. So immediately upon arrival in Ravenna, go to the ticket office for a ticket in order to have time to see as many mosaics as possible.

• 10:00 - buy a subscription and immediately go to the Basilica of San Vitale;
• 11:30 - The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia is very close, go straight to it;
• 12:30 - walk a little to the center to the Neonian Baptistery and enter it;
• 13:30 - then go to the Archbishop's Chapel, which is literally around the corner;
• 14:30 - dinner. Try not to have lunch later, because then in restaurants the kitchen may close until the evening;
• 15:30 - walk a little more through the old center of Ravenna to the Basilica of San Apollinare Nuovo;
• 16:30 - and now that all the main sights have been examined, take a leisurely look at the ancient buildings of the city, Piazza del Popolo, Dante's grave;
• 18:00 - the time when most of the restaurant is not yet serving dinner, so during this short break you can go to the hotel and take a breath;
• 20:00 - be sure to look at the evening historic center, and go to the local restaurant or Enoteca, where you will be treated to typical dishes of the region and local wines will be offered.

The day will fly by completely unnoticed!

What to see in the vicinity

If you don't have much time left, this is great because there are many must-see spots in the Emilia-Romagna region.

Adriatic

For example, my favorite thing is to rent a bike in Ravenna (and you can ask them at your hotel or guest house) and go along via Adolfo Bellucci to Adryatic coast... In clear weather, this walk will be a pleasure even in the cold season. I pedal for 9 kilometers, enjoying the beautiful fields of Emilia Romagna. There are special parking lots on the coast where you can leave your bike and go for a walk along the embankment on foot (well, or swim, if you come to warm months).

Bologna (80 km)

Speaking of traveling through this region of Italy, one cannot fail to mention Bologna- its capital, which is located just 80 km from Ravenna. In this medieval city, you can spend several days at once. For me, in terms of its beauty and atmosphere, it is on a par with Rome and Venice. Medieval cathedrals, open galleries, the oldest university Universita degli studi di Bologna - you should lay at least 2-3 days to see them. How to get to Bologna, I wrote above in the section "Transport: by train".

Ferrara (80 km)

About the same distance from Ravenna is the city Ferrara... Like Ravenna and, it is under the patronage of UNESCO, from which you can immediately understand what to see there is something: medieval cathedrals, palaces and houses, the world's oldest wine bar Al Brindisi, opened in 1435, and, of course, the unique kitchen. You can get from Ravenna by train, the journey will take about an hour.

San Marino (65 km)

Ferragosto

A celebration in honor of the end of the main agricultural work of the season. Traditionally celebrated on 15 August. In Ravenna and on the beaches there is live music, processions, fireworks and numerous celebrations. The restaurants serve the freshest food.

Safety. What to watch out for

In general, I can say that Ravenna is a rather calm city, there is no mafia, about some dangerous areas I can’t say anything. The small town, locals everyone knows each other more or less, so it is safe enough in all parts of the city.

As elsewhere, in tourist spots I would advise you not to walk around with an open bag and not put your wallet in your pants pocket. That's all:)

Things to do

Emilia-Romagna is quite a tourist province, the famous beaches and the Adriatic coast attract people from all over the world, so there is a lot to do in the city and its suburbs. Especially in the season. I'm sure you will find something to your liking - shopping, relaxing on the beach, boat / ship trips, restaurants, bars and dancing.

Shopping and shops

Ravenna is certainly not the main shopping center, not only in Italy, and not even in Emilia-Romagna, but the main shops are there. There are no boutiques, but you can find mass-market stores on the tourist streets (you can see them on the map above). For example, Calzedonia, Intimissimi, Zara, Bottega Verde, Pandora, Sephora.

A little further from the center you will find shopping center Centro Commerciale Le Maioliche, where stores of the same segment are also represented. It is located at the following address: Via Bisaura, 1/3 - 48018 Faenza - Ravenna.

Early January and July are my favorite time for shopping, as there are sales and you can buy things very profitably with discounts from 30% to 50%.

If you are looking for more expensive shops, then I would still advise you to go to Bologna, there you can find almost everything.

Bars. Where to go

Before dinner, usually around 6 pm, the aperitivo begins in Italian bars. You order a cocktail (traditionally Aperol or Campari Spritz), accompanied by snacks. As a standard, these are chips, nuts and olives, but they can also be mini bars. There are even bars where the aperitivo offers a whole buffet of appetizers. That's what I go to Italian bars for :) But it is also possible to have something to drink there after dinner.

Depending on the abundance of snacks, the price varies from 5 to 10 EUR on average.

Unfortunately, there are not many bars in Ravenna, there are more of them on the coast. But if you even see the Aperitivo inscription in a restaurant, feel free to go in and try it. Only if you see the Bar sign, don't get confused, in Italy in such places they serve coffee with croissants in the morning, and not cocktails in the evening!

I will list a few good bars in Ravenna and on the coast, where I also advise you to look (they usually close around 12):

• Bagno Giada. Address: Viale Petrarca Pedonale Sud;
• Fargo. Address: Vicolo Padenna;
• La Baia Dei Pirati. Address: Piazza A Saffi, 6;
• Cavour Bar. Address: Via Camillo Benso Cavour, 51.

Clubs and nightlife

In Italy, it is difficult to find a nightclub in our understanding. Italians love to talk and eat too much to go to discos, where it is impossible to do it :)

Therefore, I would rather call the nightclubs in Ravenna discobars. That is, in the evening there you can go to the aperitivo, drink cocktails and stay dancing. Of course, there are more such places on the coast, where parties are constantly taking place on weekends in summer (they are usually closed off season). In terms of prices, they usually do not differ from bars: depending on the level of the establishment, a cocktail costs 5-10 EUR.

There is also a paid entrance, which usually costs up to 10 EUR. There is no particular dress code, but you cannot go to clubs in flip flops, swimsuits, sneakers and sneakers.

Of the most interesting places, I can advise you the following:

• Fellini scalinocinque. Address: Piazza John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 15;
• BBK. Address: Viale C. Colombo, N171;
• Bar Noi & Marilyn. Address: Viale petrarca 452.

How to get around the city

As you already understood, Ravenna is a very small city, and it is a city of pedestrians and cyclists. In general, the center and the main areas close to it can be reached on foot. Therefore, in 90% of cases, you will not need transport.

Only if you decide to get to the coast :).

Taxi. What features are there

I'm not sure if you need a taxi in Ravenna.

It is not profitable to travel 80 kilometers from the airport to Ravenna. In my opinion, it is convenient to get to the coast by taxi. The main thing is to look for an official taxi, usually these are white cars with tariffs written on them, there is a meter.

It always surprises me, but Uber in Italy usually costs more than a standard taxi, so in order to save money, I do not advise using it there.

Buses

If you want to get to the Adriatic Sea, above I tell you in detail on which bus and from where you can do it. A bus ticket can be purchased from the drivers or at the tobacco shop (look for the sign that says Tabacchina). It will cost the same there. It's just that there is always a chance that the driver will run out of tickets, yet we are in Italy :)

Transport rental

If you are planning a further trip to Italy or just want to ride along the Adriatic coast (and it is most convenient to do this by car), then Ravenna has offices of the main international car rental companies (Europcar, Avis, Hertz). I would advise using them as they provide more comprehensive coverage. There are local companies, but they have limited opening hours (they close early and often have lunch breaks) and usually only have one office. Therefore, it is more convenient to use the services of Europcar, Avis or Hertz, since you can take a car in Ravenna and return it, for example, in Bologna or Milan. You can compare prices from different distributors.

From the documents you will need international law and credit card with a sufficient amount of funds, since such companies usually freeze a deposit of 1000-1500 EUR (the exact figure depends on the car model).

A liter of gasoline will cost 1.2–1.3 EUR / liter.

If you are going to Emilia Romagna during the season, I advise you to book a car on the website in advance, as there are many tourists and the cheapest and most high-quality cars are quickly disassembled.

The most unexpected thing for me when driving in Italy is the small streets. Therefore, I do not advise renting a large car, it is better to rent a small one so that it is comfortable to drive everywhere: Fiat 500, small Wolkswagen or Audi.

In Italy, it is officially allowed to drive after one glass of wine or a small glass of beer. But I do not advise you this in any case.

Friends, you often ask, so we remind you! 😉

Flights- you can compare prices from all airlines and agencies!

Hotels- don't forget to check prices from booking sites! Don't overpay. This !

Rent a Car- also aggregation of prices from all distributors, all in one place, let's go!

Anything to add?