The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia has the oldest Christian mosaics in Ravenna and is a top sight for day trippers and passengers on shore excursions from Venice. Time-slot reservations are essential. Galla Placidia’s mausoleum, behind the Basilica di San Vitale, has the oldest and among the most impressive mosaics in Ravenna. The building itself is … Read more
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 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 Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland’s premier art museum, featuring a world-class collection ranging from Old Master paintings to contemporary works. → Read more
Kinderdijk near Rotterdam and Dordrecht has the largest collection of historic windmills in the Netherlands. The area is easily explored on foot, but cycling is more fun. The 19 historic windmills at Kinderdijk near Rotterdam form the largest collection of working windmills in the Netherlands. These windmills, inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list, … Read more