Free self-guided walk · Ravenna

Mosaic trail

A free self-guided walk in Ravenna, from San Vitale and Galla Placidia through Piazza del Popolo to Dante's tomb and Sant'Apollinare Nuovo.

Distance
1.7 km
Walking time
23 min
Allow
About 1.5 hours with stops
Stops
5

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About this walk

This walk covers the heart of Ravenna on foot.

Buy a combined ticket for the mosaics.

  • Terrain: Flat.
  • Best time: Morning.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Basilica of San Vitale

    Start at San Vitale.

  2. Mausoleum of Galla Placidia

    Next door.

  3. Piazza del Popolo

    The square.

  4. Dante's Tomb

    The poet's tomb.

  5. Sant'Apollinare Nuovo

    Finish at the basilica.

Tips

  • Galla Placidia has timed entry in busy periods.
  • Dante's tomb is free.
  • Try piadina.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.