Mausoleum of Galla Placidia

The Mausoleum is one of the oldest buildings in the city. It was built during the Roman Empire Era between 425-450. It is one of the eight places that have been added to UNESCO'S World Heritage Sites List. The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia was built as a chapel which was devoted to Saint Lawrence. The chapel was built by Galla Placidia, sister of Emperor Honorius. The Mausoleum's architecture is well-planned and is enough to impress you. The chapel is decorated with themes that depict the conquest of eternity over death. The inside of the Mausoleum is adorned with beautiful mosaics that are enough to woo the observer. If you're an architecture lover, then this place is bound to interest you.

Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

Sant'Apollinare Nuovo is a famous Basilica Church located in the heart of Ravenna. Sant'Apollinare Nuovo is said to be one of the best sites to see if you are passing the nearby cities of Ravenna, namely Venice and Bologna. Sant'Apollinare Nuovo used to be a royal church in the regime of Theodoric, who belonged to the Ostrogothic Empire. The Basilica showcases a mixture of the western as well as the eastern styles. The interior of the church is usually bare-faced and this draws the tourists' attention to the walls above their heads, which display inexplicable forms of mosaics. If you are someone who loves to admire artistic and historical sites, then you should definitely pay a visit to this Basilica.

Arian Baptistery

The Arian Baptistery is another contribution made by Theodoric the Great. It was built between the fifth and the sixth centuries. It was during the same time that the Sant'Apollinare Nuovo was also being constructed. Arian Baptistery is one of the eight sites that have been listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Later, in 540, a monastery was attached to the Baptistery. Later, after the destruction of the Second World War, everything around the Baptistery was destroyed, which exposed the exterior of the Baptistery for the first time. People often like to visit this place to look at the ruins of the Second World War and what has remained of the original structure.

Tomb of Theodoric

This is the place where the tomb of the greatest king of the Ostrogothic Empire is located. Unlike the famous Christian and Byzantine architecture, this place has been constructed in a rather unique manner. The Tomb of Theodoric is also a part of the World Heritage Sites List created by UNESCO. The tomb is famous for its long sustenance from the late-Roman to the medieval ages. However, the body of Theodoric was removed from here after the Byzantine Empire took control and conquered the Goths. The inner area of the tomb is usually empty and that is the reason why tourists can enter the place for a quick peep. This is one of the most visited places in the city of Ravenna.

Venice

This city is located near the historic city of Ravenna. The city is known to be the "city of canals" and is debatably one of the most beautiful cities to be found in Italy. The city is full of impressive bridges, architecture, and a lot of canals. The city has pleasant weather and the best time to visit the city is in the months of April-June. You can easily hire a taxi from Rydeu to ease your trip from Ravenna to Venice.

Verona

Verona is known for its rich antiquities that belong to the times of the Roman Era and is most popular for the love story of Romeo and Juliet. Verona is one of the sites listed by UNESCO, which implies that the city has a rich cultural heritage and, if you wish to visit the city, then a period of three days would be more than enough to cover the whole town. Verona can be easily accessed from Ravenna via a taxi or a train. So, if you're visiting Ravenna, make sure that you pay a visit to the incredible city of Verona.

Florence

This city is known to be the art capital of the country. Known for its gorgeous architecture as well as busy streets, Florence is one of the best cities in Italy. The city is full of shopping complexes and you can easily cover the whole city within a span of two to three days. For anyone who is a history lover, Florence is the right place for you.

Bologna

This city is located at a distance of 69 kilometres from Ravenna and is known for its famous dish, which is locally known as ragú. You will be able to find everything in Bologna. From good architectural sites to the oldest university in the western world, Bologna has everything in store. People who visit Ravenna love to explore the nearby cities and Bologna is one of them. One can easily reach this city by taxi and your taxi booking procedure can be made easy through Rydeu.