| Ravenna, Italy
is located on a low lying plain in the Emilia-Romagna region, to the left
of the Rivers Montone and Ronco. The Corsinis Canal, which was constructed
in 1736, connects Ravenna with Porto Corsini on the Adriatic Sea.
The city is actually inland, but is connected by a canal to the Adriatic
Sea. Ravenna served as the capital of the Western Roman Empire from
402 A.D., as well as the Visigoth Empire from 473 A.D. Italys ancient
culture and heritage have been marvelously preserved in the beautiful city
of Ravenna. There are many historical churches, basilicas, museums,
and villas to see while you are visiting Ravenna, to get a feel
of the old world culture of the city. The World Heritage list includes
eight monuments from Ravenna. They are the Neonian Baptistery, the
Basilica of Sant` Apollinare in Classe, the Basilica of San Vitale, the
Basilica of Sant` Apollinare Nuovo, the Mausoleum of Theodoric, the Mausoleum
of Galla Placidia, The Arian Baptistry, and the Archiepiscopal Chapel.
Besides these there are also
castles, towers, and Belltowers Rocca Brancaleone to give you a glimpse
of Italian history. Ravenna is recognized worldwide for its mosaics,
due to the fact that it has the riches heritage of 5th and 6th century
mosaics in the world. Ravennas coast winds between the beautiful
Adriatic Sea and magnificent pinewoods. Clean beaches and beautiful landscapes
are found in Ravenna. Visiting this beautiful and peaceful city
offers a glimpse of what Italy must have been like in the earliest centuries.
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