Things to do in Ravenna

An inverted roller coaster, a tower drop and one of Europe’s largest houses of horrors are among the highlights in the themed worlds of this amusement park.

Listen to opera, join a historical tour or admire breathtaking 6th-century mosaics at this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

While Galla Placidia’s body was never actually laid to rest in this mausoleum, it attracts visitors for its stunning mosaics and reliefs.

Standing between two plazas, this 18th-century Baroque cathedral has an imposing façade and myriad religious artworks. Check out the historic relics in the museum.

Pay your respects to one of Italy’s most accomplished poets at a charming tribute located at the final resting place of Dante Alighieri.

Admire the fascinating geometric proportions of this ancient tomb that was fit for a king and view the picturesque park from the balcony.

Sculpted saints rise from the cobbles of this central plaza whose historic buildings provide a window into its Venetian past.

One of Ravenna’s most popular historic sites is this mosaic-walled church with a turbulent past dating back to the 6th century.

Inspect the colorful domed mosaic of Christ to learn about the religious philosophies of the Arians and their king in this baptismal structure.