RAVENNA AND ITS SURROUNDINGS
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offers many interesting opportunities for visitors who wish to stay in
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Not far from Ravenna are places of great
natural beauty, such as the pinewoods of san Vitale and Classe described by
Dante and Boccaccio in their poems and painted by Botticelli.
Near the river Lamone there is Punte Alberete, a lagoon area protected by WWF
and the Natural Park of Delta del Po.
This zone also has an historical importance, because the Italian hero of the
Risorgimento, Giuseppe Garibaldi stayed here in August 1849, during his escape
from the Austrians. In the small village named Mandriole, it is possible to
visit the house where Anita, Garibaldi’s wife, died.
In the neighbourhood of Ravenna there is the hut where Garibaldi took refuge
during his escape.
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For sea-lovers, a few minutes from the
centre of Ravenna, there are many seaside resorts; for instance in Marina di
Ravenna the modern harbour Marinara is very attractive for people fond of
sailing.
Along the Highway Main road Adriatica, some pleasant seaside resorts can be
found, such as Milano Marittima famous for its discos and coffee shops and
Cervia, ancient town famous for its Salinas and thermal baths.
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The small Repubblic of san Marino is
located at about one hour from Ravenna, noted for its atmosphere and its amazing
view.
Brisighella is a medieval town in the hills near Ravenna. It is possible
organize tours in order to visit its famous castle, the Pieve del Tho and the
so-called “Via degli Asini”. It is worth tasting the gastronomic speciality of
this area: the oil “Brisighello”.
Faenza, famous city of art, is about 30 minutes from Ravenna. It is worth
visiting the International Museum of Ceramics, Palazzo Milzetti, the Cathedral
and some ceramic workshops.
Specially recommended a visit to the Villa Romana in Russi, where it is possible
to admire mosaics pavements dating back to the 1st century A.D.
Following the Main road to Bologna make time for a visit to Bagnacavallo, a
medieval town with characteristic porches, a circular square Piazza Nuova and
the Pieve of San Pietro in Sylvis, decorated with frescos dating from the 14th
century.
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At few minutes from Bagnacavallo
there is Lugo famous for its Wednesday market, one of the most ancient in
the region. Among the monuments of this town are: the Rocca Estense, the
Pavaglione, the Rossini Theatre decorated by Bibiena, the monument and the
museum dedicated to Francesco Baracca the famous hero of the 1st World War |
