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Rimini, Bologna and Ravenna
The Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy has everything. Art cities, lesser-known small towns, and varied countryside. UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a rich history, and the
In 2021 the city of Ravenna celebrated the 700th anniversary of the death of Dante Alighieri. But how did this famous Florentine poet come to
The Byzantine mosaics of Ravenna, in northern Italy, are a major tourist attraction. Spread across eight buildings from the early Christian period, these magnificent artworks
Even by the standards of Emilia-Romagna, which is full of art cities, Ravenna is a treasure trove of history, art, and culture. This city, once
In self-imposed exile from England, the English poet Lord Byron found a new chapter of his life in Italy. He wrote some of his most
This post is by Marica Gatti. Since 2006, Bologna has been a UNESCO Creative City of Music. This important acknowledgment celebrates the city’s long history