Should I spend 1, 2, or 3 days in Ravenna?

Should you spend 1, 2, or 3 days in Ravenna?

Most people spend one to two days in Ravenna during their visit. The off-the-beaten-path town offers amazing highlights such as the famous sights and museums, the small town charm, the cuisine, and the nightlife scene.

Ravenna is a charming Italian town that is often overlooked by visitors but well worth a visit. The town is filled with colorful mosaics with many historic buildings displaying the art. Visitors will appreciate walking around town and visiting the museums that are centered around the longstanding art scene.

Do you have one or two days to visit Ravenna? Here's our comprehensive breakdown of how much time you might need for your trip along with some suggestions for things to do.

Is one day enough time in Ravenna?

Ravenna, a small town offering numerous sights and attractions, is fairy popular with visitors. Given only one day, you will likely find yourself hurrying to explore the museums and famous sights, wander through the small town, dine out at amazing restaurants, and enjoy the evening activities. To truly savor all that the town boasts, a more generous amount of time is advisable. Many travelers opt for one to two days to thoroughly relish the wonders of the town. However, if your schedule is tight, we have a handful of recommendations for making the most of your visit.

How to spend a day in Ravenna

Plenty of amazing museums and famous landmarks make Ravenna a special place to visit. Spend at least one full day visiting the sights that are appealing to you. Most sights in town are centered around the the beautiful mosaics. Neonian Baptistery is a good place to begin your visit. Other highlights include San Vitale, the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, and Sant'Apollinare Nuovo.

You'll absolutely want to spend some time enjoying the food scene in this town, so make sure you spend time at one of the local restaurants where you can taste the delicious cuisine for a meal or two. The region is most known for its first course dishes, so pasta lovers will enjoy dining on homemade egg pasta dishes that are served with meat or cheese sauces. You'll also find lots of grilled meats and many great desserts.

Ravenna is a very walkable city. With only a day in the town, you'll have no trouble exploring the local sights. There are care-free areas to the town that can only be explored on foot.

Is a weekend (two to three days) enough time in Ravenna?

Many visitors spend a weekend in Ravenna, as this is a good amount of time to see the off-the-beaten-path town's major attractions such as the famous sights and museums, the small town charm, and the cuisine. If you have a weekend here, we have a few suggestions of things to do below.

How to spend 2 days in Ravenna

Having a weekend (two to three days) in Ravenna will provide you with more time to take in the best activities in the town.

The small-town atmosphere of Ravenna is one of the main reasons that visitors come here. Spend at least part of your day exploring the town to see the many sights and attractions. It's a charming town that is known for its mosaics and quaint personality.

This town is very popular for nightlife. After the sun goes down, head out to one of the many popular venues around town. You'll find most of the pubs and clubs in town around Marina di Ravenna. There are a couple of places that attract a crowd, but many are open only during the summer months.

Public transit in Ravenna is easy and efficient. In just a few days, you should be able to get around the town quite easily. Buses in and around town are managed by START ROMAGNA and offer access to many nearby towns.

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