Top 10 Free Things to do in Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna

October 14, 2021 Mikaela Didonna

Ravenna once was the capital of the Byzantine Empire in Italy, and it still has amazing mosaics recalling that heritage. Also make sure you visit Dante's tomb, as well as the little pile of rubble where local residents hid his urn during WWII to prevent it from being damaged.
Restaurants in Ravenna

1. Azienda Agricola Vignato Virgilio

Via Guizza 14, 36053 Gambellara, Ravenna Italy +39 0444 444262 [email protected] http://www.virgiliovignato.it/
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Azienda Agricola Vignato Virgilio

2. Basilica di San Giovanni Evangelista

Via Giosue Carducci, 48121, Ravenna Italy +39 0544 541688 http://www.romagnamia.com
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4.5 based on 267 reviews

Basilica di San Giovanni Evangelista

Reviewed By asiyahnoemik - Pula, Croatia

The Basilica of San Giovanni Evangelista was built by the Roman princess Galla Placidia in the fifth century AD. The history of church construction is extremely interesting. A marble inscription on the church of San Giovanni Evangelista indicates to us that Galla Placidia (392-450) built this church in memory of the shipwreck survivor, herself and her children. Their Journey took place from Constantinople to Ravenna after the death of her brother Honorio to take over the kingdom of the Western Empire instead of her son Valentinian, who was then too young. Some mosaics are unfortunately lost, but the church is a wonderful example of early Christian architecture. In the Middle Ages, the Benedictines added an important monastery to it. In the 14th century, both the church and the monastery were rebuilt in the Gothic style, because of these interventions, a beautiful portal is visible.

3. Basilica di San Francesco

Ravenna Piazza San Francesco 1, 48121, Ravenna Italy +39 0544 33256 http://www.turismo.ra.it/eng/Discover-the-area/Art-and-culture/Churches_-baptisteries/Basilica-of-San-Francesco
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Basilica di San Francesco

Reviewed By Bigo1955 - Ravenna, Italy

The Basilica of San Francesco is interesting to visit although it has undergone significant renovations over the centuries. In this church the funeral of the "Supreme Poet Dante" was celebrated in 1321. The remains of the "great poet" rest in the adjacent "Dante's tomb". Under the high altar, consisting of a sarcophagus of the fifth century, through a window you can see a crypt supported by pillars, intended to house the remains of Bishop Neone, founder of the church. The floor is submerged by the water whose level varies according to the tides. For better viewing, the light can be switched on in the crypt via a token switch (1 euro). For entries to the various monuments I recommend going to one of the "Information Offices" in the city.

4. Garibaldi's Hut (Capanno Garibaldi)

Via Baiona, 86, Ravenna Italy http://www.turismo.ra.it/eng/Discover-the-area/Art-and-culture/Villas_-historical-residences-and-theatres/Garibaldi%27s-hut
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Garibaldi's Hut (Capanno Garibaldi)

5. Tabeerna Beershop

Via Magazzini Posteriori 59, 48122, Ravenna Italy +39 328 315 2615 http://www.birrabizantina.it
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Tabeerna Beershop

6. Istituzione Biblioteca Classense

Via Alfredo Baccarini 3, 48121, Ravenna Italy +39 0544 482112 http://www.classense.ra.it/
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Istituzione Biblioteca Classense

7. Il Villaggio delle Cicogne

Via Manfredonia 11 Entrance to the Park: La Campaza via Romea Sud 395, 48124 Fosso Ghiaia, Ravenna Italy +39 0544 691373 [email protected] http://www.villaggiodellecicogne.it
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Il Villaggio delle Cicogne

8. Dante's tomb and Quadrarco of Braccioforte

Via Dante Alighieri 9, 48121, Ravenna Italy +39 0544 215676 http://www.turismo.ra.it/ita/Scopri-il-territorio/Arte-e-cultura/Monumenti-alla-memoria/Tomba-di-Dante-e-Quadrarco-di-Braccioforte
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Dante's tomb and Quadrarco of Braccioforte

Reviewed By 29gw

Wouldn't you visit the tomb of one of the greatest and most influential writers of all time...? Short visit, lovely location

9. Pineta di Classe

Viale dei Lombardi Via Corso Europa 8, 26508, Ravenna Italy +39 0544 482111 http://www.comune.ravenna.it
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Pineta di Classe

10. Basilica di Santa Maria in Porto

Via di Roma 19, 48121, Ravenna Italy +39 0544 212055 http://www.santamariainporto.com/
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Basilica di Santa Maria in Porto

Reviewed By rdudhia211 - London, United Kingdom

This church is really worth a visit, less ornate than many places in Ravenna but simply beautiful. Take time to look at the mosaics on the high wallls.

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