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Province of Ravenna Attractions

If you're looking for things to do in Province of Ravenna, plan on being busy. This thriving city knows how to entertain. Whatever you're into, you'll be inspired by the huge range of attractions to get stuck into here. Keep reading to discover some of the best of them.

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1. Mirabilandia

With its range of roller coasters and themed worlds, Mirabilandia is a limitless playground for children of all ages. The theme park, which has a vast water world section, features some of the most exhilarating rides in Europe. Provide a thrilling time for your kids at the shows and rides of one of Italy’s largest amusement parks.

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Mirabilandia showing rides and a waterpark as well as a small group of people

2. Papeete Beach

Lounge on Papeete Beach, where a club and swanky beach bar and restaurant cater to the hippest clientele. With the Adriatic Sea swishing gently at the sandy shore and music wafting across the plush loungers, it is a place to see and be seen.

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3. Basilica of San Vitale

Eastern art blends with Catholic tradition in the Basilica of San Vitale, considered one of the most important destinations for early Christian art in the country. This octagonal church in central Ravenna is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors come from around the world to see its stunning mosaics, cavernous interior and the maze depicted on the church floor. Join a guided tour of the Basilica of San Vitale to learn about its history or attend a musical event to hear the church’s heavenly acoustics.

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4. Cervia Thermal Baths

Enjoy the healing properties of the waters of the ancient town of Cervia at Cervia Thermal Baths (Terme di Cervia). Salt miners first discovered the medicinal effects of the area’s mud and water after noticing the natural curing of their wounds. The first spa opened in the 1930s, followed by a public health resort in the 1950s. Today, Cervia Thermal Baths offers varied beauty and well-being services.

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5. Pineta di Cervia - Milano Marittima

Appreciate the beauty and peacefulness of the ancient Pineta di Cervia (Pinewood of Cervia), a vast woodland which stretches along the coast of Milano Marittima. Relish the clean air as you walk, jog or cycle along the paths.

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6. Ravenna Cathedral

With its blue-green dome and majestic façade, the Ravenna Cathedral is one of the city’s crowning jewels. The current incarnation dates back to 1734, although churches have stood on this spot since the 4th century. Pass through the arched portico and gaze at the opulent religious decorations in the interior.

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7. Dante Alighieri's Tomb

Visit Dante Alighieri’s Tomb to learn about how the Florentine poet’s politics led him to spend his final years in Ravenna. Dante Alighieri, considered among the most notable Italian writers in history, was buried in the city. Today visitors travel from around the world to pay tribute at his tomb. Visit Dante Alighieri’s Tomb to hold your own tribute, reflect in the peaceful atmosphere, admire the neoclassical monument and see the urn containing the epitaph written by Bernardo Canaccio.

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8. Piazza del Popolo

Bordered by the town hall and Baroque church, the Piazza del Popolo is the principal square in Ravenna. It was constructed beside a former canal by the Venetians in the 15th century. Admire the pair of columns topped by statues of saints, similar to the design of Venice’s Piazza San Marco.

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9. Mausoleum of Galla Placidia

The sister of Roman Emperor Honorius built the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia as her final resting place during the second quarter of the 5th century. Yet Galla Placidia’s body was never returned to Ravenna. She was instead buried in Rome in A.D. 450. Today, the small building is open to the public and features one of the most breathtaking interiors in the city.

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Mausoleum of Galla Placidia which includes interior views, heritage elements and religious elements

10. Adriatic Golf Club Cervia

Putt, drive and chip all day long at the Adriatic Golf Club Cervia, a popular golf club in the town of Milano Marittima. Just a stone’s throw from the Italian coastline, the course promises long days beneath the Mediterranean sun playing on stunning, immaculately maintained greens. The local climate means that you can play year round, working on your swing even as winter arrives.

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Adriatic Golf Club Cervia featuring a pond and golf

What to do in Province of Ravenna

Free Things to Do in Ravenna

Vacationing in Ravenna on a budget? The following can be seen for nix.

Palazzo di San Giacomo - Spend time at this historic landmark and learn a bit about the cultural heritage of the area.

Piazza dei Martiri - Find out for yourself why tourists and locals alike are drawn to the unique atmosphere of this place.

Things to Do in Province of Ravenna with Kids

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