@alidalifetravel: Exploring hidden gems in Italy 🇮🇹 Today we are in RAVENNA, a UNESCO protected, beautiful city in Emilia Romagna, about 50 miles east of Bologna. . Ravenna was the capital of the Western Roman Empire (402–476 AD), the Ostrogothic Kingdom (493–526 AD), and the Byzantine Exarchate (540–751 AD) . Ravenna is home to the world’s most extensive and best-preserved collection of 5th and 6th-century early Christian and Byzantine mosaics. Eight monuments in the city are UNESCO World Heritage sites, recognized for their supreme artistry that blends Roman, Christian, and Oriental styles. . Ravenna is the final resting place of Dante Alighieri, the "Father of the Italian Language," who spent his last years in exile here between 1318 and 1321. He finished his masterpiece, the Divine Comedy, while living in the city, drawing inspiration from its Byzantine mosaics and the pine forest of Classe. . Besides the history and art, Ravenna offers amazing gastronomy, picturesque streets and a distinct charm, unique to Emilia Romagna. . #unesco #italyhiddengems #ravenna #emiliaromagna #creatorsearchinsights

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