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Ravenna, Italy

Ravenna is the capital city of the Province of Ravenna, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy. It was the capital city of the Western Roman Empire during the fifth century AD until its collapse in 476, after which it served as the capital of the Ostrogothic Kingdom and then the Byzantine Exarchate of Ravenna.

Type CityPopulation 156,475

Why go

  • City in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

History

Ravenna is the capital city of the Province of Ravenna, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy. It was the capital city of the Western Roman Empire during the fifth century AD until its collapse in 476, after which it served as the capital of the Ostrogothic Kingdom and then the Byzantine Exarchate of Ravenna. With a population of 156,475 inhabitants as of 2026, it is the 24th-largest city in Italy. Ravenna is also the second largest city in Italy by area with 653.82 km2.

Restaurants & places to go

La Ramona
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant · 146 Via Gasparetta, Faenza, 48018 · laramona-agriturismo.it
Indoor
Lincaran dla Ca' Vecia - Agriturismo
Romagnola, Pizza, Restaurant · Romagnola/Pizza restaurant · 13 Via Vico, Russi, 48026 · agriturismolincaran.it
Indoor
M11
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 18:00-24:00; Su 13:00-16:00,19:00-23:30 Features: takeaway · 11 Via Madrara, Russi, 48026 · m11shop.eu
Indoor
Ristorante La Cucoma
Restaurant · restaurant · 175 Via Molinaccio Prov.Le, San Pancrazio, 48026 · ristorantecucoma.com
Indoor
Trattoria da Luciano
Restaurant · restaurant · 1 Via argine sinistro Montone, Russi · trattoriadaluciano.it
Indoor

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Airports

Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport (FRL) 19 km to the centre
Forlì (FC), 45, IT — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Ravenna Airport (RAN) 13 km to the centre
Ravenna (RA), 45, IT — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Ravenna, Italy
Ravenna, Italy
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Ravenna, Italy — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ravenna, Italy. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.