Ravenna - Northern Italy's little gem

If you are waiting for a holiday in Emilia-Romagna, one of the most beautiful parts of sunny Italy this year, we sincerely envy you! It is a unique place where the landscape harmonizes perfectly with the architecture of small, medieval towns, and the hospitable Italians encourage travelers to get to know their culture at every turn.

When traversing this region, cut by gentle hills and valleys, it is worth stopping for a while in the beautiful Ravenna - perhaps less famous than other cities in this part of the country, but undoubtedly having its own special charm. If you've been to Rome, Venice or Florence and you're fed up with loud, chaotic Italian cities, we have good news: you'll love Ravenna at first sight! This small town is just perfect for long, romantic walks.

Visiting Ravenna should be spread over a few days, so that you can calmly soak up its atmosphere. Let's start with a bird's eye view - if you manage to climb one of the church towers, you will see that Ravenna looks great - hundreds of tenement houses with red-tiled roofs and defensive towers, including the famous Torre Civica , create a unique, harmonious whole. Time to go down! Ravenna is a feast for the eye: it is here that you can see some of the most beautiful Italian mosaics - paintings made of tens of thousands of tiny pieces. Look up to admire the intricate vaulting of the Gallo Placid Mausoleum, and then ... all around to be enchanted by the riot of colors of the mosaic covering every section of the wall of the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe .

Walking and buying

It is worth combining leisure in Ravenna with shopping. After all, it is one of the most interesting Italian cities related to fashion. At almost every corner, we are greeted by a friendly owner of a small boutique - inside we will find clothes and accessories created by the greatest fashion designers: Armani, Versace or Dolce & Gabbana. It is true, we will not find large and anonymous department stores here, but in fact (we will tell you our secret) it is in these small, inconspicuous shops that you can find the most interesting fashion gems ... and at the best price! If you are fed up with scarves and silk ties, you will surely be eager to immerse yourself in the world of local handicrafts. Ravenna artisans have been famous for their products for centuries. Small mosaic pictures or traditional, rich Italian jewelry are just some of the magical souvenirs that you can buy here. But we are in Italy, in addition to fashion and shopping, a full stomach is also important here! Eating in Ravenna is a real pleasure - most of the products are fresh seafood straight from the waters of the Adriatic Sea. After lunch, it is worth jumping into one of the hundreds of cafes within the old town for a moment and having an excellent capuccino "on the fly".

Camping in Ravenna

Before you decide to stay overnight in Ravenna , take some time to research. After all, it is not worth wasting a good holiday due to bad location or noise at night. The best solution for people who value comfort and privacy will be Camping Piombioni , which meets all the requirements of demanding tourists. The beach is only 50 meters away from the clean and tempting with warm sand, and the campsite itself is surrounded by a hundred-year-old pine forest. Peace and quiet are the main advantages of this place. Here you can calmly place your children in the hands of the animators who are always ready to play, and play a volleyball match with your neighbor in the next tent. In the evening, it is worth plunging into the silence of the forest, sipping excellent wine and eating a delicious pizza.