The tomb of Ostrogoth King Theodoric in Ravenna is a unique construction in a town famous for its early Christian monuments and Byzantine mosaics. The Mausoleum of Theodoric is one of eight sites in Ravenna inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. In contrast to the other early Christian monuments, which are rightly famous … Read more
Visit the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare (St Apollinaris) in Classe, a large, UNESCO-listed Byzantine church near Ravenna, to see the 6th-century apse mosaics and splendid architecture. The Basilica di Sant’Apollinare in Classe is one of the best-preserved churches from antiquity. The architecture is beautiful, but the magnificent Byzantine mosaics in the apse make this church near … Read more
Visit the National Museum of Ravenna to see archaeological finds, art, ceramics, coins, and historical items. The National Museum of Ravenna (Museo Nazionale di Ravenna) displays an eclectic collection of archaeological finds, art, and other historical items from the region. Although the museum is interesting to visit, it does not have any particularly must-see displays. … Read more
Getting to Ravenna in Italy is easy by car or public transportation (very cheap local trains) for day trips from Bologna and Ferrara, or stopovers from Venice. Cheap hotels makes sleeping over in Ravenna a good alternative to nearby cities and resorts. Ravenna is famous for its eight UNESCO World Cultural Heritage-listed sights with Byzantine … Read more
Visit the bell tower of San Giorgio Maggiore for some of the best panoramic views of Venice in Italy, including San Marco, the Doge’s Palace, and the Grand Canal. Some of the best aerial views of Venice are from the campanile of the San Giorgio Maggiore. From the square in front of the church, visitors … Read more
Buy time-slot reservation tickets to top sights in Venice to save time and skip the lines for admission to the Doge’s Palace, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, St Mark’s Basilica, and other top sites in Venice. Venice is one of the most popular and most crowded tourist destinations in Italy. Avoid long and slow-moving ticket queues … Read more
It is easy to visit Padua (Padova) on a day trip or stopover by train from Venice to see the top sights: Giotto’s frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel and the magnificent Basilica of St Anthony. Padua (Padova) is only half an hour by frequent train from Venice, making this small town an ideal day trip … Read more
It is easy to visit Pompeii and Naples on a self-guided day trip by high-speed train from Rome but few would regret staying overnight in Naples and enjoy a less rushed visit. It is possible to visit the ancient ruins of Pompeii on a do-it-yourself day trip from Rome. The fastest way to travel from … Read more
Art treasures from the Pompeii and Herculaneum excavations, including the best mosaics and frescoes, and the giant Farnese sculptures from ancient Rome are the top highlights in the magnificent MANN National Archaeological Museum in Naples, Italy. The National Museum of Archaeology in Naples (Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli — MANN) is one of the world’s … Read more
Skip-the-line time-slot reservation tickets are almost essential to visit the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Buy priority access tickets online and book well in advance, especially during summer and other holiday periods. Buying fast-track tickets online in advance is almost essential to visit the Gallerie degli Uffizi in Florence for much of the year. The Uffizi … Read more