Statue of Octavian Augustus, Ravenna
Via Classense, 48100 Classe, Ravenna, Italia
The statue of Octavian Augustus (Statua di Cesare Augusto) on the outskirts of Ravenna is dedicated to the famous Roman politician, the founder of the empire. Besides, he founded a large military port where the ancient settlement used to be, becoming the person supporting the city’s further ...
Monument to Risorgimento Heroes, Ravenna
Piazza Anita Garibaldi, 48121 Ravenna, Italia
Monument to the Risorgimento Heroes (Monumento ai Caduti per l'Indipendenza) one of the central squares of Ravenna which was named after Giuseppe Garibaldi’s wife and companion. The monument is dedicated to all the citizens of Ravenna who died during the Italian struggle for independence during the ...
Porta Serrata, Ravenna
Via Mura di Porta Serrata, 48121 Ravenna, Italia
Porta Serrata was built during the Middle Ages and once served as a city gate in Ravenna. This beautiful monumental construction, however, lost its initial function and now only decorates the city landscape. The first time the gate was ever mentioned dates back to 1235. Originally, it was called ...
Porta Adriana, Ravenna
Via Camillo Benso Cavour, 135, 48121 Ravenna RA, Italia
Porta Adriana is one of the most ancient gates in Ravenna. It’s beautiful, monumental and impressive in size in comparison to other gates in the area. At one point Porta Adriana served as the western city gate.
History and design
The first mentions of the gate date back to the early 11th century, ...
Porta Gaza, Ravenna
Via Mura di Porta Gaza, 48121 Ravenna, Italia
Porta Gaza is located in the center of Ravenna and considered to be one the most ancient landmarks in the city. Today the gate looks quite plain and unjustly forgotten especially taking into account its century-old history. Besides, it has been serving as a decoration for quite some time. The first ...
Porta San Mamante, Ravenna
Via Bastione, 48121 Ravenna, Italia
Porta San Mamante is considered to be the most ancient gate in Ravenna. Today this beautiful construction is separated from any houses or walls. Its name derived from the old church and monastery that used to stand near the arch back in the day. It is generally believed that the gate was built in ...
Porta Ravegnana, Ravenna
Vicolo Portonaccio, 89, 48121 Ravenna RA, Italia
Porta Ravegnana isn’t what you usually imagine a gate should be. Besides, it never was the city gate of Ravenna in the first place. This undoubtedly beautiful arch was created as a decoration. Today it adorns one of the streets that leads to the historical center of the city.
History and design
The ...
Porta Nuova, Ravenna
Via di Roma, 2, 48121 Ravenna RA, Italia
Porta Nuova is one of the most beautiful and significant gates in Ravenna. This monumental and truly iconic construction has a rich history and an equally luxurious appearance. At one point, these city gates played a very important role in the defense of Ravenna.
History of Porta Nuova
In 1578, it ...
Mausoleum of Theoderic, Ravenna
Via delle Industrie 14, 48122 Ravenna RA, Italia
The Mausoleum of Theoderic (Mausoleo di Teodorico) is one of the early Christian landmarks in Ravenna that is widely known not only in Italy but also outside of it. This monumental stone construction is the only tomb of the famous barbarian king that survived till the present day. Besides that, it ...
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Ravenna
Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia (Mausoleo di Galla Placidia) is one of the most ancient and valuable historical heritage sites of Ravenna. Besides that, it is considered to be one of the most significant landmarks that date back to the early Christian times. The building is famous for, first and ...
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