Our hotel in Ravenna is located near the station, privileged position to visit the museums and monuments of Ravenna, and in a few minutes to reach on foot without the use of transports.
We have prepared for you, a list of the most famous places to visit in Ravenna, indicating the minutes needed to reach them on foot.

The first seven listed monuments of Ravenna have been declared World Heritage by UNESCO, the United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture.

• Basilica of St. Apollinaris Nuovo

Just 5 minutes walk.
Founded by Theodoric in the sixth century, is the greatest testimony of the encounter between romanitas and barbaritas in Italy. A spectacular set of different cults: Catholic and Arian. The basilica is characterized by the characteristic cylindrical shape (typically Ravenna) of the bell tower. Survive the marvelous mosaics of the ancient building with the largest mosaic surface that has come to us from antiquity.

Just 10 minutes walk.
The Arian Baptistery is an important witness to the domination of the Goths and of their worship. It is structured in central octagonal, with four apses on the outside. The dome houses a stunning mosaic that celebrates the theology of the baptism of Christ, according to the Aryan character. "No other city in the world with the remains of late antiquity has managed to keep a baptistery dedicated to the cult of Aryan, with wall decorations" Unesco.

Just 10 minutes walk.
It was built as a private oratory, by Bishop Peter II. It is the only monument of nature, orthodox, to have been erected during the reign of Theodoric. The visitor is struck by the message anti-Aryan, content in the mosaic of the atrium, which is Christ the Warrior in the act of crushing the beasts of heresy, the indictment against the government of Theodoric. On the left wall mosaics represent an entire fleet of small birds, from which comes the mystery of the duckling.

Just 13 minutes walk.
It was built as a future tomb, in white marble from Istria by Theodoric the Great. It is the most famous funerary construction of the Ostrogoths. The most striking feature of the building is made up of the cover formed from a single huge monolith in the shape of shell, stone Aurisina of 300 tons and 11 meters in diameter. There is also a band with a decorative motif "pincer", the only evidence in Ravenna, a decoration derived from goldsmith cheek.

Just 13 minutes walk.
It is the oldest monument of Ravenna, and no other building at the time, so well preserved architectural form and interior decoration. The brick building is octagonal, with four large niches that branch out. Also famous for hitting the father of psychoanalysis, Jung, who bewitched by the magic of its mosaics, said he had here, a illuminating vision, between the unconscious and consciousness.

Just 15 minutes walk.
Unique example of Byzantine art, because it combines in an original way eastern and western styles of early Christian and Byzantine. It is the most famous church in Ravenna. Inside, arouses considerable attention, the maze floor. In the past, was the symbol of sin and the path to purification. Finding the way out of the maze is a true act of rebirth.

Just 18 minutes walk.
Galla Placidia was built around 425-450. This small mausoleum is a building shaped like a Latin cross, now famous for the splendor of mosaics covering the walls of the educated, the lunettes and the dome. The iconographic themes developed in the decorations represent the theme of eternal victory of life over death. Inside, visitors are fascinated by the myriad of stars in the dome, creating a charming and irresistible.

We have chosen other places of historical and cultural near our hotel, which may to like: parks, theaters, museums and much more for your stay in Ravenna!

Just 10 minutes walk.
The Planetarium was born in Ravenna in 1985, and is a wonderful opportunity to see all the stars up to the sixth magnitude. It has floodlights for the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and other powerful astronomical instruments. Do not miss the fabulous workshops.

Just 10 minutes walk.
The exhibition of the Art Museum of the City of Ravenna, located at the Loggia Lombardesca, historic building erected in the sixteenth century and features at the end in the Istrian stone. In addition to the already established conservation and heritage, you can enjoy a wide cultural production. The museum offers several art workshops: the great themes of the contemporary in a historical perspective, the boundaries of creativity emerging from the interventions of heritage, the recovery of material culture and manufacture.

Just 12 minutes walk.
The museum is located in the center of the Friars Minor Dante at the tomb of Dante Alighieri. It is structured into sections that collect representations inspired by the work of the Poet: illustrations, paintings, medals, coins, small bronze sculptures and philately.

Just 14 minutes walk.
A fantastic environment tailored for the dolls, designed as a miniature of the real world. The dolls here are not only exposed, but taken in their natural environment, which is made with original materials, such as the world of large wood, porcelain, metals, textiles.

Just 12 minutes walk.
Rocca Brancaleone was built in 1457 and was part of the city walls. The fortress is divided into two parts: the fortress itself, the castle where he lived, and the citadel. The area has now been equipped children's park, an arena and hosts the annual summer film screenings, music and outdoor events.

Just 23 minutes walk.
The public park, has works in mosaic, with the theme of peace. The authors come from all over the world. The result is a sort of outdoor museum, unique in the world. The art that is internationally famous Ravenna, testifies permanently, that creativity is the best source for a future of true peace.

Just 15 minutes walk.
The Domus of Stone Carpets is one of the most important Italian archaeological sites, recently discovered. It is located within the Church of Santa Eufemia. It is located about 3 feet below street level, and consists of 14 rooms paved with colorful mosaics and marbles, a private building belonging to the fifth-sixth century Byzantine Empire.

Just 10 minutes walk.
The design was entrusted to the Venetian Tommaso and Giambattista Meduna, already restorers of the Gran Teatro La Fenice in Venice. On 10 February 2004, the 350 years since the birth of Arcangelo Corelli, the auditorium, was officially dedicated to the composer, ushering in the presence of Riccardo Muti. For the 2012 season, are provided in addition to opera and dance, interesting educational sessions.

For further information on the monuments of Ravenna, we suggest some web site!
www.ravennamosaici.it
www.turismo.ra.it
www.centrodantesco.it
www.racine.ra.it
www.museocitta.ra.it
www.museodellebambole.it
www.domusdeitappetidipietra.it
www.teatroalighieri.org