Ravenna

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Discover Ravenna: Private Tours, Experiences & Custom Travel

Ravenna is the capital city of the Province of Ravenna in the region of in northern Italy and was the capital city of the Western Roman Empire from 402-476 AD until its collapse. It then served as the capital of the Ostrogothic Kingdom until it was re-conquered in 540 by the Byzantine Empire. Afterward, the city formed the centre of the Byzantine 'Exarchate of Ravenna' until the invasion of the Lombards in 751, after which it became the seat of the Kingdom of the Lombards.â€‹

Although Ravenna is an inland city, it is connected to the Adriatic Sea by the Candiano Canal. It is known for its well-preserved late Roman and Byzantine architecture, with eight buildings comprising the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna".

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Ravenna Through Our Eyes

Photographed during our own travels and research, these images follow the journey through Ravenna, from the first view of the landscape to the small details that give the place its character.

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Fast Cars and Fine Food in Emilia Romagna Northern Italy with Optional Pre and Post Tours in Florence and Venice

Explore northern Italy and the land where speed was born on this 8 day epic journey through Emilia Romagna.

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Private Tour of Ravenna

Explore the stunning 6th-century mosaics of the city with the help of a private guide.

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The Road to Ravenna

Most of our guests arrive by private car, with a driver who knows these roads and where it is worth stopping along the way. These are the journeys we arrange most often.

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