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- English
- Italian
- French
Ravenna is known worldwide as the Capital of Mosaics. During this half-day tour you will discover why this medium-sized town has earned its nickname and popularity visiting some of its beautifully-preserved World Heritage sites. You will get a general idea of the most important historical periods that marked the history and architecture of the town, making Ravenna three times capital and, most importantly, you will discover the beauty of the unique mosaics, becoming familiar with the main iconography features of early Christian mosaics.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1
UNESCO monument, bearing witness to the barbarian domination
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
We will have a walk in the so-called Zona Dantesca(Dante's zone), an area dedicated to the great poet where silence is kept by the citizens of Ravenna to respect his memory. There we will the church of San Francesco where his funeral was held in 1321, discovering its fascinating crypt.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Ravenna is also the town where the Florentine poet Dante found shelter during his exile and where he wrote the last part of his Divine Comedy. We will discover why Dante came to Ravenna and how much the poet was loved by its inhabitants.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
You will discover hidden traces of the Venetian domination of Ravenna.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
UNESCO monument, built to house the Roman empress' remains. You will be stunned by the beauty of its mosaic decorations.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6
UNESCO monument, the most relevant Byzantine church of the West.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7
UNESCO monument, probably the most ancient monument in town, dating back to the late IV / early V century. You will discover beautiful ancient Christian symbols.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8
We will visit the Chapel of Saint Andrew, UNESCO monument, showing beautiful mosaics dating back to the late V century.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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