Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
palace were only unearthed in 1993-94. Now fully restored, they show considerable
artistic merit, and are decorated with geometric and floral designs.
Tomba di Dante
MAUSOLEUM
(Via D Alighieri 9; 9.30am-6.30pm)
A son of Florence, Italy's Sommo Poeta (su-
preme poet), Dante Alighieri, was expelled from the city of his birth in 1302 for political
reasons and spent many years 'on the run'. He finally sought refuge in Ravenna, where he
died in 1321. As a perpetual act of penance, Florence still supplies the oil for the lamp that
burns continually in his tomb.
Courses
Gruppo Mosaicisti
(
www.gruppomosaicisti.com
; Via Fiandrini; beginner courses €550)
Runs mosaic courses catering to
everyone from beginners to artists.
ARTS
Mosaic Art School
ARTS
(
www.mosaicschool.com
;
Via Francesco Negri 14; 1-week course €660-760)
Runs mosaic courses ca-
tering to everyone from beginners to artists.
Festivals & Events
Ravenna hosts one of Italy's top classical-music events, and jazz fans are well served by a
jazz festival every May.
Ravenna Festival
(
www.ravennafestival.org
)
Renowned Italian conductor Riccardo Muti has close ties with
Ravenna and is intimately involved each year with this festival. Concerts are staged from
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