My hubby and I just returned from our three-week Italian adventure. I want to thank those contributors who helped me SO much in planning this trip! I would list names, but don't want to overlook anyone. Know that if you have written posts in the past two years regarding experiences in Padova, Venice, Ravenna, Assisi/Umbria, and/or Bologna, I probably read--and learned from--them while planning. THANK YOU for sharing--your advice helped to make this trip a memorable experience! (I'll share my own trip report later this month.)
Posted by
Forest Grove, OR
11831 posts
Glad you had a memorable trip! Now share your knowledge as we do! Are you already planning a return?
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Where did you stay in Ravenna, did you like it?
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OP
Vancouver, WA
525 posts
Renee, we stayed at Yard 19, a four-room B & B in Ravenna. I'd stay again. It's about a ten minute walk west of the train station,a few blocks from San Vitale and in the same block as the Domus dei Tappeti di Pietra. Our room was very clean and spacious; a lot of thought went into decorating. The bed was comfortable; there were extra blankets and pillows. No elevator. Breakfast is an extra 10 Euros per couple per day (croissants, pastries, small sandwiches, juice, coffee--good value for convenience, but it's close enough to a bar if you'd rather eat there). I found it on booking.com--this was one of the accommodations that I couldn't book directly so went through booking.com and everything went smoothly!
Laurel, YES to another trip! There was no time for Vicenza, Verona, or Treviso...then there are the Dolomites (got a tease as we flew over!)...Modena and surrounds...this was our second trip to Italy and we haven't been to Rome (I can already hear the shamers but it IS on the list!). Hmm...looks like I have more than one Italian trip to plan!
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Den, thank you for your response. I will check it out...we will be going there this September!
Posted by
Philadelphia, PA
187 posts
Hi den
any tips for Padova, Bologna and a day trip to Ravenna and day trip to Florence .
We will be there in May 4 nights Bologna 5 nights in Padova. I have apartment rentals booked.
Just some tips from your recent visit.
where to eat, getting around town via bus train station
Thanks
Greg
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32392 posts
Den,
It's great to hear that you had such a wonderful time! As Laurel mentioned, time to start planning the next one.
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OP
Vancouver, WA
525 posts
Greg, I sent you a PM.