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Having played a critical but sometimes forgotten role in history, Ravenna was the capital of the Western Roman Empire when it fell in 476. Then beginning a few decades later, it became the Italian capital of the Byzantine Empire for two centuries. During these periods, the city’s many famous and gorgeous mosaics were created, including a staggering eight locations that have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The oldest, from about 430, is the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
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5 of 5 stars
Manchester
May 14, 2009

I stayed with friends and family in Ravenna. It is a beautiful place. It has the main square with lots of smaller streets which are lined with shops. The beaches are beautiful. They have lots of...more

4 of 5 stars
england
Sep 26, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I have just spent three days in Ravenna -went to see the mosaics after seeing them on a programme on BBC4 (TV).They are breathtaking ! They are a UNESCO world heritage site -and no wonder. Ravenna...more

May 24, 2003
4/4 found this review helpful

As noted in many websites, Ravenna deserves its claim to fame for its mosaics. Anyone who enjoys Roman and Byzantine history must make a stop here. The mosaics are breathtaking and incredibly...more

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