Dolce Vita lovers? Put your bags down in the province of Ravenna! Located in the Emilia Romagna region, one hour from Bologna and two hours from Venice and Florence, discover Ravenna, the largest city in this Italian province. A city with an exceptional religious heritage listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this former capital of the Byzantine Empire still has many vestiges of history to this day. Take the time to stroll through its historic old town with its discreet charm, on foot or by bike.
Walk through its streets and you will discover many classified early Christian monuments, such as the Basilica of St. Vital, the Baptistery of the Orthodox or the Basilica of St. Apollinaire le Neuf. Ravenna was one of the cradles of Christian spirituality: it still has eight monuments from the Byzantine period. Push the doors of these buildings and you will be able to admire the works that make up the legend of the province of Ravenna: the mosaics.
In Galla Placidia's mausoleum, admire the beauty of the mosaics covering the entire building's walls: look up for a few moments and you will discover a magnificent night blue mosaic dotted with stars. Don't miss the Basilica of San Vital, which is one of the most important buildings of Christian art in Italy: its apse chapel, the splendour of its sacred mosaics dating from the 6th century and the impressive vault of this sanctuary make it a particularly captivating place.
Located on the Adriatic Sea, the province of Ravenna enjoys a continental climate: its winters are cold and its summers very hot. Its beaches stretch over 36 kilometres of fine sand and welcome many tourists to its seaside resorts, from Casalborsetti to Lido di Savio and Lido di Dante. With your family, put your towel on the beach of Porto Corsini or Punta Marina Terme: let yourself be rocked by the warm atmosphere and natural beauty of the pine lined coast to enjoy a pleasant moment. Porto Corsini is the ideal place to learn about outdoor games, horse riding and even surfing!
The province of Ravenna is also known for its summer evenings, nightlife lovers will not miss a visit to the Marina di Ravenna where bars, restaurants and other discos mingle where you can dance all night and taste the many local specialities.
