Ravenna

Ravenna straddles the lowlands between the Po Delta and the Adriatic Sea in Emilia-Romagna, and its historic maritime links helped make it the capital of the Western Roman Empire in the fifth century. The city’s defining legacy is its Early Christian mosaic art: eight monuments, including the Basilica of San Vitale and the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, form a UNESCO World Heritage site. Their deep-blue and gold interiors preserve late Roman and Byzantine imagery with remarkable clarity. The archaeological area of Classe recalls Ravenna’s former role as a Roman port. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of Emilia-Romagna connects regionally.

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