Mausoleo di Teodorico
Walking in the hystorical center of
Ravenna (Piazza del popolo, Piazza
caduti and Piazza San Francesco) you
could find many cafeterias, cafes and
restaurants where you could taste
typical food such as caldarroste
(roasted chest nuts), cappelletti
(pasta filled with cheese and
sometimes meat) and italian coffee.
The Mausoleum of Theoderic , in Italian
Mausoleo di Teodorico is an ancient
monument just outside Ravenna, Italy. It
was built by Theoderic the Great as his
future tomb.
It is one of the UNESCO monuments in
Ravenna, very important for the story of
the city, and it is less than 2 kilometers far
from the center, quite easy to reach by feet
and extremely easy with the public
transports.
The characteristic of it is the biggest park
of Ravenna, all around the mausoleum,
where people and families can relax and
enjoy the nature after a walk in the city
center.
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San Vitale
Sant’ Apollinare Nuovo
One of the most important places
that you have to visit in Ravenna is
the Mausoleo of Galla Placidia, it is
near Via Cavour, which is the most
important street for shopping in
Ravenna. After that it is a good idea
to visit the Mausoleo (visiting hours
In the Basilica of San Vitale you could
see magnificent mosaics and frescos
which go back to the Roman empire;
around the basilica, very closed to the
center, there are tourists shops and haut
couture shops.
9am-7pm). The Mausoleo was built
by the Emperror of Rome for siter
Galla Placidia. The principal theme
is “victory of life over death”. If you
are interested in the mosaics, you
may go to the Liceo Artistico where
The Basillica of sant'apollinaire nuovo is an
extremely old and amazing church with all the
mind blowing mosaiques. The Basilica is
situated in the controlled traffic zone of the
city centre. Close to City Art Gallery,
Theodoric's Palace and S. Maria in Porto. Near
the church there is a nice park where you can
eat lunch, and have a relaxing walk.
you can see beautiful mosaics and
even make your own.
Since Dante is one of the most known
symbols of Ravenna, you have to visit his
tomb.His bones were brought to
Ravenna from Florence by the
Franciscans in 1692. They have been
guarded for centuries and they still rest
were they belong.But before heading to
the tomb, it is recommended to stop at
the café alighieri for a real italian
espresso.
Dante’s Tomb
The Basilica of Sant’Apollinare in Classe,
situated in Classe is easily accessible with
public transport. Buses run every half an hour
and is only 15 from the city centre of Ravenna.
In alternative you can ride the bicycle path
that allows you to reach directly the Basilica
crossing the periphery.
Galla Placidia
Sant’ Apollinare In Classe