Ravenna 3-Day Itinerary

Ravenna's main square, flanked by two Venetian-style palaces and a clock tower. It's the social hub, with benches under arcades and a central fountain.

🕐 Always open

💡 Grab a coffee from Caffè del Popolo (€1.50 at the counter) and people-watch. Free Wi-Fi is available in the square from the municipal network.

Ravenna's main square, lined with Venetian-style arcades and two stone lions. The 16th-century clock tower and the Palazzo del Municipio dominate the space.

🕐 Always open

💡 Sit on a bench by the fountain with a takeaway coffee from Caffè Letterario on the corner. The square comes alive at aperitivo hour (around 6pm) when locals gather.

Le Tradizioni di Nick · ££

Al gallo · ££

Housed in a former Benedictine monastery, this museum displays Roman and Byzantine artefacts, mosaics, and medieval armour. Free entry on the first Sunday of each month.

🕐 08:30-19:30 Tue-Sun, closed Mon

💡 The cloister garden is a peaceful spot to rest—few tourists find it. Check their website for free day dates if you're on a tight budget.

6th-century Byzantine church with world-famous mosaics depicting Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora. Entry to the church is free; the attached museum and mausoleum require a combined ticket.

🕐 09:00-19:00 daily (last entry 18:30 for free area)

💡 Arrive before 9am to avoid crowds. The mosaics are best seen in morning light filtering through the apse windows.

A large, peaceful park on the edge of the historic centre with walking paths, a lake, and playgrounds. Perfect for a picnic break from sightseeing.

🕐 Always open

💡 Bring your own lunch – there are few cafes nearby. The park is quiet on weekday afternoons.

Ravenna's main square, surrounded by Venetian-style palaces and cafes. It's free to walk through and the best spot to watch local life go by.

🕐 Always open

💡 Stop at Caffè del Popolo for the best espresso in town – cheap and proper Italian. Arrive around 6pm for the evening passeggiata.

Stella

Mataluna

The oldest surviving monument in Ravenna, built in the late 4th century. The ceiling mosaic depicts Christ's baptism with the River Jordan personified as a man

💡 The baptistery is small – you can see the entire ceiling mosaic in under 15 minutes. Best to visit late afternoon when the sunlight hits the dome directly.

A small cross-shaped chapel with the oldest and finest mosaics in Ravenna. The deep blue starry ceiling is breathtaking. Part of the same site as San Vitale.

💡 It's included in the combined ticket with San Vitale. Stand in the centre to see how the mosaics change colour as natural light filters through alabaster windows.

6th-century Byzantine church with world-famous mosaics depicting Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora. The intricate gold and green tiles cover the apse and c

💡 Buy a cumulativo ticket (good for five sites) to save money; the basilica alone costs €10, but the combo is €12.50 and covers the main mosaic sites.

A 6th-century Byzantine church famous for its glittering mosaics of Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora. The octagonal structure is a UNESCO World Heritage s

💡 Buy a combined ticket for all five mosaic monuments (€12.50) at the Basilica ticket office to avoid queues. Go early morning to see the mosaics in the best light.

Ristorante

Bar Dollaro