The basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna: its octagonal brick mass, the arched windows and the marble portal
Ravenna

Ten minutes to the mosaics by car.

Ravenna's historic centre and UNESCO monuments are nearby; Punta Marina beach is 8 km away. Parco Cesarea is behind the house.

The golden mosaic of the apse of San Vitale: Christ between two angels on a gold ground, with Byzantine figures at the sides

The mosaics

San Vitale, Galla Placidia, Sant'Apollinare: eight UNESCO monuments between the centre and Classe, all of them doable in a single day (or in three, with no hurry).

San VitaleGalla PlacidiaDanteBasilica of Sant'Apollinare
The sandy beach of Punta Marina Terme with its light blue umbrella, sunbeds and swimmers in the water

The sea

Punta Marina Terme is 8 km away, with beaches and beach clubs: you can cycle there and return in time for dinner.

Punta MarinaBeach clubsPinetaAperitivo on the beach
Parco Cesarea with its tall trees, the lawn and the houses behind
Behind the house

The green you do not expect.

Behind the house is Parco Cesarea, with a wide lawn, tall trees and benches in the shade. Mirna's breakfast is served in the lounge; a walk in the park is just outside.

  • Parco Cesarea — behind the house
  • Cycle path to the centre
  • Bakery and small shops below the house
  • Quiet at night, alive by day
01

The historic centre

2 km, 8 minutes by car (or 25 on foot if the evening is lovely): fifth and sixth century mosaics, Dante's tomb, the fish market and the osterias.

02

The station

2 km: and if you send us a message with your booking, Giosuè will pick you up himself. We can also take you back to the station.

03

Mirabilandia

15 km, open from spring to autumn: if you travel with children it is the stop you cannot skip (set aside a full day).

The map

Where we are, in two minutes.

Address Address shared on booking, 48124 Ravenna (RA)
By car Ravenna exit of the SS309 / RA15, then 5 minutes — free parking in front of the building
Punta Marina beach with the colours of sunset and the line of the horizon
Ravenna in summer

The sea, eight kilometres away.

Punta Marina: beach in the morning, aperitivo at sunset, and for dinner you are back home, with Mirna and Giosuè.