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Municipal tower

Municipal tower

The Municipal Tower was built in the 12th century, and was initially called "dei beccai", due to the many shops selling game in this

Rocca Brancaleone Fortress

Rocca Brancaleone Fortress

The Rocca Brancaleone fortress was built by the Venetians in 1457 with the purpose of reinforcing the defensive system of the city.

Palazzo Merlato (or Palazzo Comunale)

Palazzo Merlato (or Palazzo Comunale)

The Town Hall of Ravenna (Palazzo Comunale di Ravenna) looks onto the main square of the city, Piazza del Popolo. The complex now consists

Palazzo Rasponi dalle Teste

Palazzo Rasponi dalle Teste

Palazzo Rasponi dalle Teste

Palazzo della Provincia

Palazzo della Provincia

Overlooking the so-called Zone of Silence, PALAZZO DELLA PROVINCIA is one of the most imposing public buildings of Ravenna. The current building, which has

Palazzo Baronio

Palazzo Baronio

Built in 1744 by Domenico Barbiani at the behest of the Guiccioli family, PALAZZO BARONIO is one of the most imposing buildings of the

Ravenna Monasteries

Ravenna Monasteries

As in much of Europe, from the first decades of the Middle Ages a number of monasteries began to spring up around Ravenna’s walls,

Casa del Mutilato

Casa del Mutilato

During the 1920s, Ravenna began to deeply renovate the city centre with the support of the fascist government. On the occasion of the 6th

Ravenna Covered Market

Ravenna Covered Market

Just a few dozen metres away from Piazza del Popolo stands the modern RAVENNA COVERED MARKET, an enormous commercial space where it is possible

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